SGLT2 inhibitors significantly reduce inflammatory markers like IL-6 alongside blood sugar control Medha Baranwal1 Dec 2023 10:00 AM ISTIran: A recent meta-analysis and systematic review reveals significantly reduced levels of the pro-inflammatory biomarker interleukin-6 (IL-6) with...
Breastfeeding significantly reduces weight and insulin levels at 6-8 weeks after delivery regardless of diabetes Medha Baranwal1 Dec 2023 9:45 AM ISTPoland: Breastfeeding is beneficial for both the baby and the mother, especially if she is diagnosed with diabetes, including gestational diabetes...
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin I useful for predicting preeclampsia in pregnant women: Circulation Medha Baranwal1 Dec 2023 9:30 AM ISTGermany: A recent study published in Circulation has uncovered a potential role for high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) as a complementary...
Abnormal lipid profiles among kids born small for gestational age linked to increased risk of CVD later Medha Baranwal1 Dec 2023 9:00 AM ISTPoland: Children born small for gestational age (SGA), even those not suffering from obesity or overweight in early childhood, have an abnormal lipid...
IV levothyroxine infusion of no significant benefit in improving donor heart utilization from brain-dead donors: NEJM Medha Baranwal1 Dec 2023 6:00 AM ISTUSA: Intravenous (IV) levothyroxine infusion versus saline infusion failed to increase the rate of hearts transplanted from hemodynamically unstable...
Combination of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and steroid therapy effective in people with sudden hearing loss: Study Medha Baranwal1 Dec 2023 5:00 AM ISTJapan: A recent study published in Otology & Neurotology has found an enhanced recovery rate with the combination of hyperbaric oxygen therapy...
Psoriasis patients may be at higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease Medha Baranwal30 Nov 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: A recent study published in Nephrology has shown an association between genetically predicted psoriasis and a higher risk of chronic kidney...
REMAIN-2 Trial reveals long-term safety and efficacy of recaticimab in patients with non-FH and mixed hyperlipidemia Medha Baranwal30 Nov 2023 10:30 AM ISTChina: A recent study has shown the long-term efficacy and safety of add-on recaticimab as a treatment option in patients with non-familial...
Breast milk examination may help in early detection of cancer during pregnancy and postpartum period Medha Baranwal30 Nov 2023 10:00 AM ISTSpain: Breast milk (BM) obtained from breast cancer patients carries cell-free tumour DNA (ctDNA), surpassing plasma-based liquid biopsy for molecular...
Repeat injection of a liposomal formulation of steroid shows promise in knee osteoarthritis: Study Medha Baranwal30 Nov 2023 9:45 AM ISTAustralia: A phase III randomized controlled trial revealed that two intra-articular injections of a liposomal formulation of dexamethasone given six...
Suitable skin hygiene habits help reduce pruritus of hands and pain in individuals with hand eczema Medha Baranwal30 Nov 2023 4:00 AM ISTChina: Pruritus of the hands and pain can be reduced by considering and promoting suitable skin hygiene practices in the follow-up and treatment of...
Roxadustat beneficial for improving iron metabolism in peritoneal dialysis patients Medha Baranwal30 Nov 2023 3:00 AM ISTChina: Results from a real-world study have shown the superiority of roxadustat over erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) as a therapy for iron...
