Thyroid storm: Both beta-1 selective beta-blockers and propranolol fail to improve in-hospital mortality, study finds Medha Baranwal25 April 2024 8:30 PM ISTJapan: In a breakthrough retrospective cohort study, researchers have shed new light on treating thyroid storm, a life-threatening condition...
qSOFA score may predict prognosis in ICU patients with sepsis across socioeconomic levels: Study Dr Monish Raut24 April 2024 9:30 PM ISTRecent research paper investigates the association between Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) and 28-day mortality in intensive care unit...
Metagenomic next-generation sequencing improves diagnosis of intra abdominal infections in sepsis patients: Study Dr Riya Dave23 April 2024 7:30 PM ISTResearchers have found that metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) of paired plasma and peritoneal drainage (PD) fluid samples offers superior...
Analysis of direct laryngoscopy versus video laryngoscopy in critically ill patients Dr Monish Raut22 April 2024 8:45 PM ISTTracheal intubation is essential for managing the airways of severely unwell individuals. Around 80% of intubations in emergency departments and...
FDA fast tracks enibarcimab for the treatment of septic shock Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 April 2024 7:45 AM IST It is believed that modulation of ADM pathway may improve outcomes in patients with septic shock. The Food and Drug Administration has granted...
Fluid accumulation tied to major adverse kidney events in critically ill patients: Study Medha Baranwal15 April 2024 8:15 AM ISTSwitzerland: A recent study published in Annals of Intensive Care has shown a significant association between fluid accumulation and major adverse...
Lower oxygenation target in ICU patients with COVID-19 tied to more days alive without life support: JAMA Medha Baranwal12 April 2024 7:00 AM ISTDenmark: An arterial oxygen pressure (PaO2) target of 60 mm Hg versus 90 mm Hg led to more days alive without support in intensive care unit (ICU)...
Seizure prophylaxis in mild and moderate TBI tied to reduced risk of early posttraumatic seizures: JAMA Medha Baranwal11 April 2024 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent meta-analysis including 8 studies has suggested a small, albeit significant, reduced risk for early posttraumatic seizures (PTS) for...
Plasma Aldosterone levels may not predict ICU mortality in patients treated for COVID-19: Study Medha Baranwal9 April 2024 10:30 PM ISTPoland: Plasma aldosterone levels do not predict 28-day mortality in patients treated for COVID-19 in the ICU, a recent study published in Scientific...
Solar-powered oxygen efficacious and cost-effective means of supplying oxygen in rural settings:Lancet Dr. Shravani Dali8 April 2024 9:00 AM ISTSolar-powered oxygen efficacious and cost-effective means of supplying oxygen in rural settings suggests a new study published in the...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Reduces Mortality in Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia6 April 2024 2:15 AM ISTNecrotizing soft tissue infections are life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention usually leading to high mortality rates...
Postoperative hypothermia tied to reduced length of stay after surgery in adult acute burn patients: Study Medha Baranwal3 April 2024 8:00 PM ISTAustralia: A recent study published in the journal Burns has revealed an association between postoperative hypothermia and a reduced length of...
