Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants may prevent ischemic stroke in AF patients: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia14 Sept 2022 11:00 AM ISTSweden: Following an acute ischemic stroke in individuals with atrial fibrillation, early commencement of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants...
Expanded dulaglutide weekly doses at par with 1.5 mg dose in type 2 diabetes with CVD risk: Study Medha Baranwal14 Sept 2022 10:45 AM ISTUSA: Findings from a post-analysis of the AWARD-11 study have suggested similar favorable effects of dulaglutide 3.0 mg and 4.5 mg on several...
Home-measured pulse pressure better predictor of CVD risk in type 2 diabetes patients Medha Baranwal14 Sept 2022 10:30 AM ISTJapan: Home-measured pulse pressure (PP) compared to clinic-measured PP is better for predicting new-onset cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes...
Common bacteria may help some viruses that cause cancer by suppressing the Immune system Isra Zaman14 Sept 2022 10:00 AM ISTGut bacteria have a profound impact on health by aiding digestion, providing nutrients and metabolites, and working with the immune system to fend off...
Electrocardiographic abnormalities in South Indians, a community study Dr. Nandita Mohan14 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTResearchers analyzed ECG abnormalities in adults as part of a community survey of prevalence of coronary artery disease and risk factors from South...
High blood pressure may lead to osteoporosis related bone damage Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Sept 2022 8:15 PM ISTAccording to a new study high blood pressure may accelerate bone aging. Further among patients with high blood pressure osteoporosis related bone...
Neonates with low gestational age and birthweight at increased risk of elevated BP and CKD Jacinthlyn Sylvia13 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: In a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, it was shown that the risk of chronic kidney disease...
Dapagliflozin improves myocardial reserve flow in type 2 diabetes patients: DAPAHEART Trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Sept 2022 11:00 AM ISTSGLT-2 inhibition in type 2 diabetes patients increases myocardial flow reserve (MFR). ITALY: According to a recent study published in the...
Correction of hypothyroidism and vitamin D insufficiency improves statin tolerance, claims study Medha Baranwal13 Sept 2022 10:30 AM ISTUSA: Statin tolerance may be improved by either correcting vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency and/or subclinical hypothyroidism or changing from a...
Childhood obstructive sleep apnea tied to higher risk of adverse systolic BP outcomes: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia13 Sept 2022 10:15 AM ISTChina: A new study carried out by Sizhi Ai and colleagues found that moderate-to-severe childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is closely linked to...
TAVR affordable and effective strategy for aortic stenosis treatment compared to SAVR Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTTreatment of aortic stenosis (AS) has been revolutionized by minimally invasive, catheter-based transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). ...
Liver function markers predict cardiovascular and renal risk: CANVAS trial Medha Baranwal11 Sept 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Higher levels of gamma-glutamyl transferase (γGT) may independently predict death risk and high CV risk, while canagliflozin protected against HF...
