Fish oil supplements don't raise bad cholesterol Hina Zahid3 Jan 2021 5:30 PM ISTThe Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) has published a new research paper in conjunction with The Cooper Institute on the omega-3s EPA and DHA in...
Extended follow-up of MAIN-COMPARE, do we have final winners for the never-ending debate? dr. Abhimanyu Uppal2 Jan 2021 10:30 AM ISTHistorically, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has been regarded as the first choice for patients with unprotected left main coronary artery...
Conservative therapy for inpatient hypertension bests antihypertensive intensification: JAMA Dr Kartikeya Kohli2 Jan 2021 7:00 AM ISTA research team of America suggests, in the absence of evidence of end-organ damage, conservative management was associated with improved outcomes...
Elevated heart rate increases microalbuminuria risk in diabetics, finds study Medha Baranwal1 Jan 2021 3:45 PM ISTTaiwan: Increased resting heart rate is associated with an increased risk of microalbuminuria development in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients, finds a...
An ECG at admission can predict COVID-19 outcomes, reports study dr. Abhimanyu Uppal1 Jan 2021 12:00 PM ISTUSA. Several risk factors have been reported to be associated with COVID-19 severity and outcomes including right ventricular (RV) dysfunction and cor...
Chronic Pancreatitis patients at higher risk of MI, finds study MD Bureau1 Jan 2021 9:30 AM ISTChronic pancreatitis (CP) is a serious disorder which can have a severe impact on the quality of life in addition to life-threatening long-term...
Dash diet reduces high BP, improves vascular health in young: Study Medha Baranwal31 Dec 2020 6:45 PM ISTUSA: DASH diet can improve high blood pressure (BP) and endothelial function in adolescents with elevated BP and hypertension, reveals a recent study...
Stopping RAS inhibitors tied to worse outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease Dr Kartikeya Kohli31 Dec 2020 4:45 PM ISTSmall studies have suggested that a group of medications called RAS inhibitors may be harmful in persons with advanced chronic kidney disease, and...
Alpha1 blockers may not improve Lower urinary tract symptoms in females MD Bureau31 Dec 2020 4:30 PM ISTThe European Urological Association guidelines suggest that, relative to placebo, alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blockers (α1- blockers) reduce urinary...
Atrial fibrillation in patients with migraine with aura tied to ischemic stroke : Study Medha Baranwal31 Dec 2020 4:30 PM ISTFrance: Young adults having migraine with aura and cryptogenic stroke should be evaluated for atrial fibrillation, suggests a recent study in the...
TAVR better than SAVR after mediastinal radiation for valve replacement: JACC Medha Baranwal31 Dec 2020 3:33 PM ISTUSA: TAVR has benefits over SAVR in patients who require valve replacement after undergoing mediastinal radiation, suggests a recent study in the...
High BP during pregnancy tied to memory and cognitive decline later, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Dec 2020 8:35 AM ISTWomen who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy may be more likely to have lower scores on tests of memory and thinking skills 15 years later...
