Tranexamic acid plus uterotonic agents significantly reduce postpartum blood loss: NEJM Medha Baranwal27 April 2021 8:15 AM ISTUSA: Tranexamic acid treatment in women who underwent cesarean delivery and received uterotonic agents significantly reduced blood loss greater than...
Glucocorticoids use associated with an increased VTE risk, finds study Medha Baranwal27 April 2021 7:15 AM ISTNetherlands: Glucocorticoids use is associated with an increased VTE risk which is due to a combined effect of the treatment and the underlying...
US FDA clears marketing of device for rehabilitation of stroke patients Medha Baranwal26 April 2021 2:30 PM ISTUSA: The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the marketing of a new device that assists in rehabilitation for stroke patients with upper...
Portal venous system thrombosis after bariatric surgery rare but lethal: Study Medha Baranwal26 April 2021 10:30 AM ISTChina: The incidence of portal venous system thrombosis after bariatric surgery is rare but can be potentially lethal, finds a recent review in the...
Chest radiography useful for early COVID detection, particularly in older adults: Study Medha Baranwal26 April 2021 5:37 AM ISTUSA: Chest x-rays are effective for COVID-19 detection, particularly in patients aged more than 50 years, according to a recent study, The findings of...
GLP-1 receptor agonists lower asthma exacerbations in those with asthma and diabetes Medha Baranwal24 April 2021 11:00 AM ISTUSA: The administration of GLP-1R agonists in adults with asthma and type 2 diabetes results in lower counts of asthma exacerbations versus other...
Rituximab treatment may increase ICU admissions, mortality in COVID-19 patients: Study Medha Baranwal24 April 2021 4:31 AM ISTFrance: The administration of rituximab in patients with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases is associated with more severe COVID-19...
Frailty index not related with hearing scores after cochlear implantation in elderly: Study Medha Baranwal24 April 2021 4:17 AM ISTUSA: Lower frailty index and more improvement in pure-tone average (PTA) predict the better quality of life (QoL) after cochlear implantation in older...
Contact sensitization to alcohol in disinfectants is rare, finds study Medha Baranwal24 April 2021 4:14 AM ISTGermany: Alcohols and DDAC are rarely responsible for allergic contact dermatitis and accused products should be checked for other allergens and...
Vitamin D, omega-3 and probiotics lower risk of testing positive for COVID-19: BMJ Medha Baranwal23 April 2021 8:45 AM ISTWomen taking probiotics, vitamin D supplements, omega-3 fatty acids, and multivitamins are at a slightly lower risk of testing positive for...
Breast MRI identifies lesions in patients with normal mammogram, ultrasound: Study Medha Baranwal23 April 2021 7:45 AM ISTFrance: Breast MRI can be useful for the management of patients with suspicious nipple discharge and normal ultrasound and mammogram, finds a recent...
Mediterranean diet may lower CVD risk in familial hypercholesterolemia patients: Study Medha Baranwal22 April 2021 10:34 PM ISTBrazil: Higher adherence to Mediterranean diet may improve lipid levels and inflammation in familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) patients, finds a...
