High-dose statin therapy reduces MACE risk in stable CAD patients with high cardiac troponin levels Medha Baranwal3 July 2023 11:15 AM ISTJapan: High-dose statin treatment may reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in stable coronary artery disease (CAD) patients...
Rare case of Lichen Planus in patient on Pembrolizumab reported Medha Baranwal2 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTPunjab: A recent case study published in Indian Dermatology Online Journal described developing a rare immune-related adverse side effect in a patient...
Diabetes and prediabetes not independent risk factors for AF Medha Baranwal2 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTSweden: Upon adjustment for potential confounders, a recent study found that the association between glycemic status and atrial fibrillation and...
Ezetimibe does not increase risk of new - onset diabetes : IMPROVE-IT substudy Medha Baranwal1 July 2023 11:45 AM ISTUSA: Statins have been linked to an increased risk of new - onset diabetes (NOD). However, there seemed no clarity on whether adding the nonstatin...
Type 2 diabetes: Combo of semaglutide and cagrilintide reduces blood sugar and leads to weight loss Medha Baranwal1 July 2023 11:00 AM ISTUSA: Co-administration of once-weekly cagrilintide 2·4 mg with once-weekly semaglutide 2·4 mg (CagriSema) improves glycemic control and leads to...
Patients taking Zuranolone for major depression symptoms showed quick mood improvements: Phase 3 trial Medha Baranwal30 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry supports the potential of zuranolone for treating a major depressive disorder in...
Daily oral orforglipron leads to significant weight loss in obese/overweight people: NEJM Medha Baranwal30 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Daily oral orforglipron led to weight loss in adults with obesity, or with overweight plus at least one weight-related coexisting condition, and...
Early introduction of SGLT2 Inhibitors attenuates association between dysglycaemia and CVD risk: Lancet Medha Baranwal29 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTItaly: Poor glycemic control in the first three years after diagnosis is associated with a subsequent increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)...
Continuous glucose monitor clinically effective tool for individuals with diabetes on peritoneal dialysis: A Report Medha Baranwal29 Jun 2023 11:00 AM ISTHong Kong: A report study published in Diabetes Care showed satisfactory performance of a real-time CGM sensor in peritoneal dialysis (PD)...
Vaginal tamoxifen capsule, potential new hormone-free treatment for women with postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy Medha Baranwal28 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Vaginal tamoxifen capsule (DARE-VVA1) is safe, and results in minimal systemic exposure to tamoxifen in postmenopausal women with moderate to...
PET/CT valuable for distinguishing benign from malignant portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis Medha Baranwal28 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTEgypt: A small retrospective study has revealed that 18F-FDG PET/CT could be a valuable new imaging technique in differentiating between benign and...
FDA approves first oral JAK inhibitor for treatment of alopecia areata in adolescents Medha Baranwal28 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved ritlecitinib (Litfulo), a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, for adults and adolescents with...
