Type 2 diabetes linked to early coronary artery disease: Study Medha Baranwal24 Jun 2021 9:15 AM ISTUSA: Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are at increased risk of developing coronary artery calcium (CAC) at a younger age compared to those without...
Dalteparin bridging does not prevent arterial thromboembolism in AF patients: Study Medha Baranwal24 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTCanada: A recent study found no benefit of postoperative dalteparin bridging for preventing major thromboembolism in patients with atrial fibrillation...
Gliclazide XR effective and safe in diabetic Indian Patients fasting during Ramadan, shows latest Study Hina Zahid23 Jun 2021 12:45 PM ISTGliclazide XR (extended-release) can be used at Iftar without dose modification for maintaining optimal blood sugar levels during Ramadan fast in...
Potato consumption can help reduce sodium retention and risk of high BP: Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli23 Jun 2021 11:00 AM ISTIncreased potassium intake has been linked to improvements in cardiovascular and other health outcomes. The researchers at Purdue University have...
Mumbai hospital performs coronary angioplasty on a 10-year old with a rare lipid disorder. dr. Abhimanyu Uppal23 Jun 2021 10:45 AM ISTMumbai: Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a primary genetic dyslipidemia characterized by elevation in serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol...
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...
