Statin use not linked to cognitive decline, dementia in older adults: Study Hina Zahid23 Jun 2021 10:15 AM ISTThe present study adds to previous research by suggesting that statin use at baseline was not associated with subsequent dementia incidence and...
Atrial fibrillation linked to dementia development in older adults: Study Medha Baranwal22 Jun 2021 10:00 AM ISTSweden: Atrial fibrillation is associated with ventricular enlargement and accelerated progression of white matter lesions in older adults,...
Inverted T wave during AF rhythm associated with CV events: Study Medha Baranwal22 Jun 2021 10:00 AM ISTJapan: Inverted T wave is commonly observed in electrocardiogram (ECG) of atrial fibrillation (AF) patients and its presence during AF rhythm is...
Adiposity, waist-hip ratio and BMI linked to hypertension:JAHA Dr Satabdi Saha22 Jun 2021 9:15 AM ISTObesity and hypertension are 2 of the main causes of noncommunicable diseases and mortality worldwide. It is well known that adiposity itself is a...
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists beneficial for kidney failure patients: Study Medha Baranwal22 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTTaipei, Taiwan: The use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists may improve outcomes in kidney failure patients without causing an increase in...
FDA approves first direct oral anticoagulant for treatment of VTE in kids Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Jun 2021 4:21 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) as first oral medicine for venous thromboembolism in kids.Dabigatran...
High-dose SGLT2 inhibitors tied to superior blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes: Study Medha Baranwal21 Jun 2021 11:44 AM ISTChina: The use of clinically approved high-dose SGLT2 inhibitors may help in improving blood sugar levels, body weight and blood pressure in patients...
P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy 3 months after PCI sufficient to lower CV mortality: BMJ Medha Baranwal21 Jun 2021 10:00 AM ISTBern, Switzerland: The use of P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy versus DAPT is associated with a similar risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and death,...
Tai chi reduces depression, anxiety and improves sleep in stroke survivors: Study Hina Zahid21 Jun 2021 9:15 AM ISTUSA: Tai chi, an internal Chinese martial art, may help in reducing anxiety, depression, and stress plus improves sleep in stroke survivors, according...
Peri-coronary fat may be a "game-changer" in cardiovascular risk prediction: JACC study dr. Abhimanyu Uppal21 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe "holy grail" in coronary artery disease (CAD) research is the early identification of patients at increased risk to experience myocardial...
Targeted hypothermia as good as normothermia in reducing mortality among cardiac arrest survivors: NEJM dr. Abhimanyu Uppal19 Jun 2021 10:28 AM ISTTargeted temperature management is recommended for patients after cardiac arrest, but the supporting evidence is of low certainty. Last month results...
Thin, stretchable biosensors could make surgery safer Hina Zahid19 Jun 2021 9:45 AM ISTLOS ALAMOS, N.M. - A research team from Los Alamos National Laboratory and Purdue University have developed bio-inks for biosensors that could help...
