Brisk walking of 11 minutes daily could reduce risk of premature death, study claims Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 March 2023 11:15 AM ISTUK: A recent study has suggested that small increases in physical activity among inactive adults can provide substantial protection against a range of...
Oral combined lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide superior to nifedipine for BP control in postpartum hypertension Medha Baranwal6 March 2023 10:45 AM ISTUSA: Combined hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril therapy give superior short-term BP (blood pressure) control for postpartum hypertension versus...
Liraglutide reduces ectopic and visceral liver fat in both diabetics and non-diabetics: Study Medha Baranwal6 March 2023 10:30 AM ISTChina: Liraglutide safely and significantly reduces ectopic and visceral liver fact regardless of the absence or presence of type 2 diabetes (T2D), a...
Existing chest scans may be used for predicting surgical risks: Study Isra Zaman6 March 2023 9:15 AM ISTInstead of special heart scans, physicians can use images of the chest captured months earlier, and for other reasons, to estimate patients’ risk of...
Only Weight loss not good enough for treating dyslipidemia among women Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 March 2023 7:00 PM ISTObesity continues to become more common worldwide, despite the health risks and increased mortality posed by the diseases and conditions that...
Posterior pericardiotomy reduces postoperative AF and pericardial effusion risk after cardiac surgery Jacinthlyn Sylvia4 March 2023 10:15 AM ISTPosterior pericardiotomy (PP) is a safe and effective technique that reduces the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and pericardial...
Refusal of high-risk patients to take statin common and tied to higher LDL cholesterol levels: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Over 20 percent of patients at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease refused to take statin medications; this trend was particularly...
Does diabetes status in patients with left main disease affect the decision for CABG or PCI? Study sheds light Medha Baranwal3 March 2023 11:30 AM ISTUSA: A meta-analysis of four randomized, controlled trials showed that among patients undergoing revascularization for left main disease and deemed...
Consumption of whole grains may prevent cardiovascular disease and mortality: Study Medha Baranwal3 March 2023 11:15 AM ISTChina: Consuming whole grains rather than refined grains can prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD), and all-cause...
Ultrasound renal denervation is effective for BP control across hypertension of varying severities: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 March 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: Ultrasound renal denervation (uRDN) reduces blood pressure compared with a sham procedure, a recent study has shown. The study appeared in JAMA...
Study finds for older adults, every 500 additional steps taken daily associated with lower heart risk Isra Zaman3 March 2023 9:30 AM ISTWalking an additional 500 steps, or about one-quarter of a mile, per day was associated with a 14% lower risk of heart disease, stroke or heart...
Dietary nitrate in the form of beetroot juice reduces restenosis after PCI in stable angina: NITRATE-OCT trial Medha Baranwal2 March 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: New data from the NITRATE-OCT trial has shown that dietary nitrate may effectively reduce restenosis risks after PCI (percutaneous coronary...
