Efavirenz
Research conducted in China has identified a new effective HIV/AIDS treatment option, particularly for individuals switching from lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) based regimens due to treatment failure or intolerance. The study, published in Virologica Sinica, highlights the efficacy and safety of switching to the single-tablet regimen of bictegravir/emtricitabine/
HIV
People with HIV (PWH) struggling with co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD) often face significant barriers to medical care, including stigma related to SUD in HIV treatment settings. Research suggests that retention in care is essential for successful management of the illness and reducing HIV transmissions in the US. A qualitative
Entertainment industry
Shah Rukh Khan, a renowned Bollywood actor, recently revealed how he advised his son Aryan Khan to take the leap and direct the web series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The actor held a meet and greet with his fans in Mumbai, where he shared the story of how he
Epstein, Jeffrey
President Donald Trump has expressed his sympathy for the British royal family after Prince Andrew lost his royal titles due to his ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump's comments came on Sunday, a day after King Charles made the decision to strip Andrew of his titles
Adipose tissue
Investigators at the Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, have conducted a study examining the causal relationships between visceral adipose tissue (VAT) accumulation and diabetes complications. The team used two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses to explore the links between VAT and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Stock markets
The domestic stock markets are now in a healthier state compared to last year, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The report highlights that the earnings cycle appears to be bottoming out, with growth expected to accelerate into double digits. The earnings for the second quarter of
Antipsychotic agents
Research from the University of Siena details new data on the advantages and disadvantages of oral and long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications for treating schizophrenia. The study, published in International Clinical Psychopharmacology, aimed to support clinicians in choosing the most suitable formulation based on clinical symptoms. Financial support for the research
Anisotropy
Researchers from Northwestern Polytechnic University have developed a machine learning-based data-driven approach to model anisotropic and tension-compression asymmetry behavior of elastoplastic materials using limited experimental data. This innovative technique utilizes artificial neural networks to improve the predictive capability under unknown large deformations. The proposed approach has been successfully applied to
Balloon angioplasty
A recent study published in Current Opinion In Cardiology has shed light on the relationship between symptom relief and the likelihood of successful treatment in patients with stable coronary artery disease. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at Imperial College London, found that the nature of angina symptoms
India. Indian Space Research Organisation
India's heaviest satellite, CMS-03, weighing about 4,410kg, was successfully launched into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) using the LVM3-M5 rocket also known as 'Bahubali'. The satellite, exclusively developed for the Indian Navy, marks the 103rd launch from Sriharikota and the eighth successful mission of the LVM3
Chronic pain
Patients with endometriosis often experience comorbid depression and anxiety, yet the underlying mechanisms connecting these conditions are unclear. Recent research from Fudan University in Shanghai, China, aimed to address this knowledge gap by examining the prevalence of depression and anxiety in endometriosis patients and exploring neuroimmune mechanisms mediated by inflammatory
Terrorists
A knife-wielding assailant stormed a London-bound train, leaving 11 people injured and a rail staff member fighting for their life. Authorities have ruled out terrorism as a motive, but the exact cause of the attack remains unclear. British Transport Police (BTP) have arrested two suspects, with one still in custody
