Elevated leukocyte count and creatinine predict mortality associated with AKI Jacinthlyn Sylvia13 Jun 2022 9:45 AM ISTA new study published in Journal of International Urology and Nephrology suggests that higher creatinine levels and leukocyte counts were linked to...
Labetalol controls BP better than nitroglycerine in hypertensive crisis: Indian Study Medha Baranwal6 Jun 2022 10:15 AM ISTAligarh: Labetalol is more effective in controlling blood pressure (BP) in comparison to nitroglycerine (NTG) among patients with a hypertensive...
Intraoperative hypotension associated with persistent acute kidney disease: BJA Jacinthlyn Sylvia3 Jun 2022 7:30 PM ISTUSA: Intraoperative hypotension is related to persistent but not delayed acute kidney disease after noncardiac surgery, says an article published in...
Hypoalbuminemia after surgery accelerated by presence of inflammation, finds study Dr Monish Raut3 Jun 2022 10:00 AM ISTCirculating albumin escapes from the plasma pool at a rate of 5% per hour, corresponding to an intravascular half-life (T1/2) of 7–10 hours. This...
Extended lung ultrasound protocol effective diagnostic tool in pulmonary consolidation Dr. Shravani Dali1 Jun 2022 7:45 PM ISTIn the hands of experienced physicians, the extended lung ultrasound protocol can be a powerful diagnostic tool to determine the presence of...
Late preterm or moderate preterm babies have increased cardiometabolic risk: JAMA Medical Dialogues Editorial Team31 May 2022 7:30 PM ISTChildren born late or moderately preterm have a greater risk of cardiometabolic risk (CMR), says an article published in the Journal of American...
Nano-curcumin supplementation promising for treating ICU patients with sepsis: Study Medha Baranwal31 May 2022 10:00 AM ISTIran: Nano-curcumin (NC) supplementation is a promising treatment strategy for critically ill patients with sepsis, a recent study in Food and...
Button battery impaction causes severe pediatric airway injuries: JAMA Dr. Hiral patel31 May 2022 9:15 AM ISTCANADA: Button battery ingestion causes severe airway injuries, mainly tracheoesophageal fistulae and vocal fold paralysis in younger children, a...
Sepsis-associated hypoglycemia on admission linked with increased mortality in ICU patients Dr. Nandita Mohan30 May 2022 9:00 AM ISTHyperglycemia is a common response to acute illness, but it is not often. The frequency and cause of hypoglycemia in septic patients have not been...
Midazolam or Propofol - which is better in acute phase for ventilated patients with sepsis Dr. Nandita Mohan30 May 2022 9:00 AM ISTA recent study reported that Propofol is a better choice of sedative compared to Midazolam based on a light sedation protocol that might be associated...
Prophylactic antiemetics fail to reduce nausea and vomiting induced by IV opioids in ED Dr. Hiral patel27 May 2022 7:45 PM ISTCHICAGO: Prophylactic Metoclopramide (antiemetics) does not reduce the risk of vomiting, nausea, or the need for rescue medication when provided...
Admission procalcitonin in septic shock associated with mortality risk: Study Medha Baranwal26 May 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Admission procalcitonin (Procal) level in septic shock may be a risk factor for increased mortality but further studies are needed before...
