Alarming Rise in Pollution-Related Health Issues: 4 in 10 Delhi-NCR Families Seek Medical Attention Amid ‘Very Poor’ Air QualityA recent survey conducted by community platform LocalCircles reveals a concerning trend in Delhi-NCR, with 40% of families reporting that at least one member has sought medical care for pollution-related ailments within the last three weeks. This spike in health issues comes as air quality in the capital region remains in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 349 on Monday morning, with even more severe readings in Bawana and Jahangirpuri, where AQI levels exceeded 400.
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New Global Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes Prioritize Patient-Centered CareThe International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is finalizing updated global guidelines for Type 2 diabetes management, set to be launched during the World Congress in Bangkok, April 2025. These guidelines were developed with a flexible approach to assist countries in providing patient-centred diabetes care that adapts to their specific settings and capabilities.
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Gut Microbe Changes Signal Early Rheumatoid Arthritis RiskA new study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases has reported on a connection between changes in gut microbiota to the early onset of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting that specific bacterial strains in the gut could serve as early indicators for RA in high-risk individuals. The study observed 124 individuals over 15 months, with 30 eventually developing rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers found that changes in certain bacterial strains, particularly from the Prevotellaceae family, became apparent around 10 months before the onset of clinical RA.
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Indian Experts Call for Obesity to Be Recognized as a Chronic Disease for Better ManagementIn a recent study by Novo Nordisk, involving 2,000 individuals with obesity (PwO) and 300 healthcare professionals in India, findings revealed the significant need for a comprehensive, sustained strategy to manage obesity. Dr. Maya Sharma, Vice President of Clinical, Medical, and Regulatory at Novo Nordisk India, highlighted the importance of going beyond basic lifestyle modification to support PwO. “Effective obesity management demands tools that not only promote initial weight loss but also help maintain it,” she stated.
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IL-35: A Breakthrough in Immunotherapy for Type 1 and Autoimmune DiabetesA recent study discovered that Interleukin-35 (IL-35), an immune-regulatory protein, offers significant potential for treating type 1 diabetes and autoimmune diabetes mellitus. By reducing the activity of certain immune cells that produce inflammatory chemicals, IL-35 minimizes pancreatic cell infiltration, a primary factor in these diseases.
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