Living kidney donors have lower risk of all types of fractures but excess risk of vertebral fractures: JAMA Medha Baranwal21 March 2024 7:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent survey study comprising 2132 living kidney donors and 2014 controls revealed a significantly lower overall rate of fractures among...
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio indicative of periprosthetic joint infection after joint replacement: Study Medha Baranwal21 March 2024 6:00 PM ISTCanada: Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can be a valuable triage test for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total joint...
Primary dengue infections can also lead to severe disease among kids, study questions common belief Medha Baranwal21 March 2024 3:00 AM ISTIndia: A collaborative study in India has questioned the currently widely held belief that severe dengue is associated predominantly with secondary...
Breast arterial calcification on mammography could identify women at high risk of CVD in future: Study Medha Baranwal21 March 2024 2:15 AM ISTUSA: Breast arterial calcifications (BAC) on a screening mammogram may identify women at potentially increased risk of future cardiovascular disease...
Hospitals with high mitral surgical volumes yield best M-TEER outcomes at one year: Circulation Medha Baranwal20 March 2024 10:00 PM ISTUSA: New data suggests that transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) of the mitral valve for mitral regurgitation, can be safely performed in centers...
Is performing hypospadias surgery in early childhood a wise decision? Study sheds light Medha Baranwal20 March 2024 8:30 PM ISTGermany: Findings from a recent survey revealed satisfaction of 90% of the patients with early hypospadias surgery with average health-related quality...
Annual mammography with clinical exam is "likely sufficient" than semiannual after breast-conserving surgery: Study Medha Baranwal20 March 2024 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study found that evidence is insufficient to support semi-annual mammography in the early postoperative period after breast-conserving...
Milk intake may protect against type 2 diabetes in patients with lactose intolerance: Study Medha Baranwal20 March 2024 7:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Nature Metabolism has shown a protective association between milk intake and type 2 diabetes among lactase...
ACG and SAR release consensus recommendations on the role of imaging for GI bleeding Medha Baranwal20 March 2024 3:30 AM ISTUSA: The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) have released consensus recommendations on the role...
Are all sugars equal? Study finds fruits score over honey, fruit juices, and sugar-sweetened beverages Medha Baranwal20 March 2024 1:30 AM ISTUK: In a recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition, Javier T. Gonzalez, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, UK, sought...
GLP-1 receptor agonists use in youth with type 2 diabetes tied to decreased HbA1c levels: Study Medha Baranwal19 March 2024 9:30 PM ISTUSA: Real-world use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in children and adults between the ages of 11 and 23 with type 2 diabetes...
Overactive bladder in men significantly correlates with sexual dysfunction: Study Medha Baranwal19 March 2024 8:15 PM ISTPoland: A large representative population-level study has suggested no significant impact of an overactive bladder (OAB) on men's sexual activity but...
