Which medications are best for treating acute low back pain?

Acute low back pain is a common cause of disability. An analysis in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research examined which non-opioid drugs are best for treating this condition. The analysis, which included all randomized controlled trials published to date (18 studies with 3,478 patients), showed that muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) could effectively and rapidly reduce symptoms. The combination of […]

Indian Medical Students who fled Ukraine Face Uncertain Future

A war-torn Ukraine sent almost 18,000 students back to India, but they did so with an unstable and unclear future. Several Indian students are still seeking options to finish their medical degrees domestically. Kharkiv National Medical University, which previously housed thousands of Indian students, is now covered with debris. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the students were obliged to leave […]

Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma but are often irregular and inconsistent

Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma, however they are often irregular and inconsistent leading to an increase in hospital readmissions, new research has found. Two studies, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, have highlighted the gaps and opportunities across the primary care network in childhood asthma care to ensure services remain accessible in the wake of GP […]

Is ‘Heeramandi’ India’s story to Tell?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s first OTT production Heeramandi is being marketed as his interpretation of the courtesans of Lahore’s Red Light District. The Netflix series stars Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sharmin Segal, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Shaikh and Sonakshi Sinha. Following the release of Heeramandi‘s poster, Bhansali impressed some with his recollection of South Asian folklore, mythology and history while dressing his […]