Loss of smell and taste in COVID-19 patients linked to low QOL, depression: Study Medha Baranwal30 April 2021 6:15 AM ISTUSA: COVID-19 associated loss of smell or taste may have a substantial impact on quality of life and may lead to depression, and loss of appetite, a...
Dexmedetomidine, Propofol give similar outcomes in septic ventilated patients: MENDS2 trial Medha Baranwal29 April 2021 11:59 PM ISTUSA: The administration of dexmedetomidine or propofol yields similar outcomes in mechanically ventilated adults with sepsis being treated with light...
Hypertension in adults may be initially screened with office BP measurement, recommends USPSTF Medha Baranwal29 April 2021 12:45 PM ISTUSA: The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a recommendation statement which is a reaffirmation of the 2015 recommendation...
IV use of tranexamic acid not linked to thromboembolism risk: Study Medha Baranwal29 April 2021 1:04 AM ISTGermany: IV administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) does not increase the risk of thromboembolism, irrespective of dosing, according to a recent...
Coblation cryptolysis safe, effective for treatment of tonsil caseum-induced halitosis: Study Medha Baranwal28 April 2021 9:27 PM ISTTurkey: Coblation crptolysis is a safe, effective, complication-less, minimally invasive, and practical alternative method for the treatment of...
Bariatric surgery lowers death risk in diabetics: JAMA Medha Baranwal28 April 2021 9:26 PM ISTCanada: Bariatric surgery may lower the risk of death and diabetes-specific cardiac and renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and severe...
Bimekizumab scores over adalimumab in achieving plaque psoriasis clearance: NEJM Medha Baranwal28 April 2021 10:50 AM ISTUK: Bimekizumab was shown to be noninferior and superior to adalimumab in reducing signs and symptoms of plaque psoriasis in a 56-week trial. However,...
Fully vaccinated people safe without masks outdoors: CDC Medha Baranwal28 April 2021 8:00 AM ISTUSA: Fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks during runs, rides, dining outdoors at restaurants, or small outdoor gatherings with...
Ultrasound combined with DBT decreases mammography screening recall rate: Study Medha Baranwal28 April 2021 7:30 AM ISTUSA: Whole-breast ultrasound combined with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) screening exams in women with dense breast tissue lowers the rate of...
Oral corticosteroid burst increases risk of adverse events in children: JAMA Medha Baranwal27 April 2021 3:00 PM ISTTaiwan: Oral corticosteroid burst treatment in children with respiratory and allergic conditions increases the risk of sepsis, pneumonia, and GI...
Severe ketoacidosis doubled during COVID-19 period in diabetic children: Study Medha Baranwal27 April 2021 9:45 AM ISTCanada: The researchers in a recent study observed a significant increase in severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) among children presenting with...
5 hours of moderate exercise weekly during young age may prevent hypertension later: Study Medha Baranwal27 April 2021 8:45 AM ISTUSA: There is a need to increase the moderate physical activity (PA) levels currently recommended by 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines for hypertension...
