Synchronized left ventricular pacing as effective as conventional CRT in patients with HF and LBBB Medha Baranwal20 April 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: Results from the AdaptResponse study have shown cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) using an algorithm designed to minimize unnecessary right...
Visual skin examination by clinician to screen for skin cancer inadequate: USPSTF recommendation Medha Baranwal20 April 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. There are different types of skin cancer varying in disease incidence and severity....
Clopidogrel bests aspirin for long-term maintenance after PCI: Analysis of HOST-EXAM Trial Medha Baranwal19 April 2023 11:30 AM ISTKorea: A post hoc analysis of the HOST-EXAM trial has suggested using clopidogrel over aspirin monotherapy, irrespective of diabetes presence, in...
Is micro-CT effective for assessing tumour margins during breast-conserving surgery? Medha Baranwal19 April 2023 9:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Annals of Surgical Oncology revealed that micro-CT (computed tomography) is promising as an additional tool to...
Prehabilitation before colorectal cancer surgery boosts postop recovery: JAMA Medha Baranwal19 April 2023 9:15 AM ISTNetherlands: Findings from the PREHAB trial revealed the benefit of a multimodal prehabilitation program before the colorectal cancer surgery, as...
Dexamethasone use tied to lower mortality odds in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with mechanical ventilation: JAMA Medha Baranwal19 April 2023 6:45 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open supports the continued dexamethasone use among hospitalized COVID-19 patients.The national...
Management of adult acute and acute-on-chronic liver failure in critically ill patients: Key uptakes from guidelines Medha Baranwal18 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent article published in the Critical Care Medicine reports guidelines for managing adult acute and acute-on-chronic liver failure in the...
Most Dietary supplements not meeting nutrient needs of women during pregnancy Medha Baranwal18 April 2023 10:00 AM ISTUSA: No US dietary supplements provide critical nutrients in the doses required for pregnant women, is a conclusion drawn from a recent study...
FURL or all-seeing needle-assisted PCNL, which is better for treating calyceal diverticulum stones? Medha Baranwal17 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: Calyceal diverticula (CD) stones can be treated minimally invasive and effectively by percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and flexible...
Routine axilla scanning may be omitted for all diagnostic breast ultrasound exams Medha Baranwal17 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Routine axillary scanning in all patients undergoing a diagnostic breast ultrasound gives a low rate of incidental findings; and has minimal...
How relevant is new version of chatbot for healthcare and research? Medha Baranwal17 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: In the past decade, there have been advancements in deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI). A recently launched chatbot, ChatGPT...
Cases of new COVID variant causing itchy eyes in children on rise in India Medha Baranwal17 April 2023 4:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: A new report has stated that a new COVID-19 variant may cause previously unseen symptoms in children, which recently landed on the WHO's...
