Is Abatacept effective in preventing type 1 diabetes in at-risk individuals? Phase 2 trial provides insights Medha Baranwal23 March 2023 11:45 AM ISTUSA: Results from a phase 2 clinical trial indicate that abatacept use did not significantly delay the progression to abnormal glucose intolerance of...
Compared to BMI, Waist to height better survival indicator in HF patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 March 2023 11:30 AM ISTUK: A new study published in European Heart Journal has suggested a need to test the potential benefits of intentional weight loss in patients with...
Intake of caffeinated coffee does not lead to more daily premature atrial contractions: NEJM Medha Baranwal23 March 2023 11:15 AM ISTUSA: Coffee is one of the most popular beverages and is consumed across the globe. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has...
New system, ProtegoÃ’ may protect medical personnel engaged in Cath lab from radiation hazard Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 March 2023 10:15 AM ISTHonorHealth Research Institute researchers have announced that it is among the first healthcare providers in the U.S.to use an advanced radiation...
Step forward in gene therapy to treat cause of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes Dr. Nandita Mohan23 March 2023 9:00 AM ISTPeople with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy are born with normal hearts but begin to develop an irregular heartbeat in their 20s or 30s. These...
Metformin and thiazolidinedione combo protects against occurrence of AF in diabetes patients Jacinthlyn Sylvia22 March 2023 10:45 AM ISTA new study published in Diabetes research and Clinical Practice suggests that the most effective anti-diabetic medication for people with type 2...
COVID-19 pandemic tied to significant reduction in physical activity including daily step counts: JAMA Medha Baranwal22 March 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: A research letter published in JAMA Network Open shows an association between COVID-19 and reduced physical activity. This may have implications...
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy tied to risk of cognitive decline later: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), especially preeclampsia/eclampsia, are at higher risk of cognitive decline...
Myocardial revascularization improves myocardial function and prognosis in ischemic cardiomyopathy Medha Baranwal21 March 2023 11:45 AM ISTItaly: Myocardial revascularization has been recommended to improve myocardial function and prognosis in ICM (ischemic cardiomyopathy). In a recent...
Cinnamon intake improves dyslipidaemia particularly in PCOS patients Medha Baranwal21 March 2023 11:30 AM ISTIran: An umbrella meta-analysis has shown that cinnamon consumption improves dyslipidaemia in some metabolic disorders, particularly PCOS, and...
Canagliflozin consistently effective for patients of different age groups with diabetic kidney disease Dr Kartikeya Kohli21 March 2023 9:15 AM ISTAustralia: Canagliflozin consistently reduced adverse kidney and cardiovascular events in patients with diabetic kidney disease independent of sex or...
Short night-time sleep linked with nearly doubled risk of peripheral artery disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTSleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% raised likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to...
