Statins use not associated with any muscle symptoms, finds BMJ Study Medha Baranwal26 Feb 2021 11:00 AM ISTUK: There was no effect of atorvastatin 20 mg on muscle symptoms versus placebo in patients who had reported severe muscle symptoms previously when...
Intensive insulin therapy may aggravate pre-existing diabetic retinopathy: Case Report Medha Baranwal25 Feb 2021 5:30 PM ISTChina: A recent case study, published in the journal Medicine, describes the case of a type 2 diabetes female patient who experienced rapid...
Semaglutide with intensive behavioral therapy causes significant weight loss in obese: JAMA Medha Baranwal25 Feb 2021 6:00 AM ISTUSA: Once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide paired with intensive behavioral therapy and initial low-calorie diet resulted in triple weight loss as...
Lower your sodium intake for better BP, suggests study Medha Baranwal25 Feb 2021 6:00 AM ISTItaly: Reducing dietary sodium consumption by any amount can lower blood pressure over the long term and is beneficial for everyone including those...
Use of BP drug hydrochlorothiazide linked to skin cancer: Study Medha Baranwal25 Feb 2021 5:45 AM ISTUK: Blood pressure drug hydrochlorothiazide is associated with an increased risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer, finds a recent study in the British...
FDA gives clearance to Brainlab's robotic device for spinal surgeries Medha Baranwal25 Feb 2021 5:30 AM ISTUSA: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given clearance to Brainlab's Loop-X Mobile Imaging Robot and Cirq, a robotic surgical system for...
Use of Vitamin C, Thiamine, and Hydrocortisone for Sepsis fails in major study Medha Baranwal25 Feb 2021 5:30 AM ISTUSA: Treatment with vitamin C, thiamine, and hydrocortisone does not significantly improve ventilator- and vasopressor-free days compared to placebo...
Virtual 3D models facilitate personalized treatment of complex acetabular fractures: Study Medha Baranwal24 Feb 2021 11:00 PM ISTNetherlands: Virtual 3D models based on CT data can be used for providing patient-specific treatments and surgical planning for patients with complex...
Recipient of lung transplant dies after receiving COVID-19 infected lungs: Case Report Medha Baranwal24 Feb 2021 8:15 PM ISTUSA: A recent case study describes the case of a woman in Michigan who contracted COVID-19 and died 2 months after receiving a lung transplant from a...
Topical Tranexamic acid may not help reduce nosebleeds or need for nasal packing: Study Medha Baranwal24 Feb 2021 8:15 PM ISTUK: Topical tranexamic acid is not effective in controlling bleeding and reducing the need for anterior nasal packing in patients with atraumatic...
Women with high BP during pregnancy may develop diabetes later on: Study Medha Baranwal24 Feb 2021 11:45 AM ISTCanada: Women with prior hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds a recent study in the...
History of long, irregular menstrual cycles tied to increased risk of diabetes: JAMA Medha Baranwal24 Feb 2021 11:45 AM ISTUSA: Women who had long and irregular menstrual cycles throughout life are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), finds a recent study in the...
