Introduction Obesity is a major health challenge in Asia contributing to almost half of the children below 5 years of age being obese (1). World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a lower BMI threshold (≥25 kg/m²) for defining obesity due to heightened metabolic and cardiovascular risks at lower body weights compared to other populations (1). Des

Hello, and a warm welcome to MedX, where we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of medicine.  FDA Approves First Rapid 1-Minute HIV Self-Test The FDA has approved the first 1-minute HIV self-test, marking a major step toward accessible and private HIV screening. Using just a drop of blood, individuals can obtain accurate results i

During the festive season of Diwali, we often encounter cases linked to dietary and lifestyle indulgence. This case highlights an episode of acute pancreatitis following festive overeating and alcohol consumption.

Introduction Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is one of the most common and distressing adverse effects of long-term opioid therapy in patients with chronic noncancer pain. Conventional management strategies, including dietary modification and laxatives, often provide limited relief. Naloxegol, an oral peripherally acting μ-opioid receptor antagon

Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes are characterized by circulating autoantibodies and lymphocytic infiltration of the affected tissues or organs, eventually leading to organ failure (2). Alopecia universalis (AU) is defined as an inflammatory scarring hair loss disorder. AU is the severe form of alopecia areata characterized by the complete loss o

Overview of MASLD: Definition, Determinants, and Clinical Implications Metabolically-dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is characterised by fat accumulation in the liver, accompanied by a minimum of one cardiometabolic risk factor, while excluding other detectable causes (1). As illustrated in Figure 1, the presence of cardiomet

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare operations beyond the clinical setting. This upcoming episode dives into how AI is driving smarter revenue cycle management (RCM)—from automating claims and reducing errors to improving financial outcomes for providers while keeping patient care at the center. Date: 29th September 2025 Time: 9:00

Introduction Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of healthcare-associated infectious diarrhoea worldwide (1). The burden is substantial, with over 500,000 cases annually in the United States alone and significant mortality among hospitalized and elderly populations (1). Although several antibiotics achieve initial resoluti

Introduction: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder with symptoms of abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding (1). Therapy for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis includes biologic and small-molecule therapies (1). However, none of these agents is associated with a high incidence of clinical r