Steroids use in RA patients linked to high blood pressure Medha Baranwal11 July 2020 7:30 AM ISTUK: The use of steroids by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients increases the risk of high blood pressure or hypertension in them, according to a recent...
Low carb high-fat diet may reduce blood sugar significantly in diabetes Medha Baranwal10 July 2020 12:30 PM ISTUSA: The consumption of low carbohydrate, high fat (LCHF) diet by type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients may lead to a significant reduction in blood sugar...
Lung ultrasound may improve heart failure diagnosis and reduce hospitalization risk Medha Baranwal9 July 2020 3:01 PM ISTMexico: The use of lung ultrasound (LUS) in clinical follow-up of heart failure (HF) patients significantly reduces the risk of urgent visits for...
Baloxavir may prevent influenza in exposed household contacts: NEJM Medha Baranwal9 July 2020 2:33 PM ISTJapan: Single-dose of Baloxavir may help in the prevention of influenza in household contacts of patients with the flu, a recent study...
Polymer-free stents no better than durable-polymer stents in long run Medha Baranwal9 July 2020 10:15 AM ISTGermany: Polymer-free versus durable polymer drug-eluting stent (DES) yielded no measurable differences at 10 years in patients with coronary...
Colorectal liver metastases: Tranexamic acid reduces blood transfusions after hepatectomy Medha Baranwal8 July 2020 11:45 PM ISTCanada: Intraoperative administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) decreases red blood cell transfusions (RBCT) in hepatectomy for colorectal...
Pregnant women with COVID-19 infection at higher risk for ICU admission: CDC Medha Baranwal8 July 2020 8:05 AM ISTUSA: Pregnant women with COVID-19 infection are more likely to get admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) and receive mechanical ventilation,...
Dapsone effective treatment of severe hidradenitis suppurativa Medha Baranwal7 July 2020 9:49 PM ISTDelhi: Dapsone, in combination with other therapies, may be an effective treatment for patients with moderate to severe with hidradenitis...
Kids frequently receive Opioids and steroids for pneumonia and sinusitis during ED visits Medha Baranwal7 July 2020 6:46 PM ISTUSA: Children receive opioid and steroid prescriptions for pneumonia or sinusitis at a higher frequency in the emergency department (ED) than in the...
Dropping Aspirin and continuing with P2Y12 inhibitors safe 1 month after PCI: Study Medha Baranwal7 July 2020 11:57 AM ISTBoston, MA: Aspirin discontinuation 1-3 months after PCI and continuing with P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy reduces bleeding risk, according to a...
Women with miscarriage at higher risk for subclinical hypothyroidism Medha Baranwal7 July 2020 11:22 AM ISTUK: Women with a history of miscarriage or subfertility are at a higher risk for subclinical hypothyroidism, according to a recent study in...
Gynecologic Cancer: Apixaban effective oral option for post-surgery thromboprophylaxis Medha Baranwal6 July 2020 8:00 AM ISTUSA: Oral apixaban may be a safer alternative to subcutaneous enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis after surgery for gynecologic cancer,...
