Patients of diabetic foot ulcer have greater odds of dying than undergoing amputation: Study MD Editorial Team16 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a new study conducted by Rosemary C. Chamberlain and colleagues, death is a greater risk than amputation among diabetes patients. The...
Higher total white blood cell and neutrophil counts linked to increased risk of fatal stroke MD Editorial Team15 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a new study, the WBC count, particularly the Neutrophil (NEUT) count, is associated with an increased risk of fatal all stroke...
Drugs to counter anxiety and depression may trigger post-surgery delirium, study finds Hina Zahid15 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTOlder people taking a drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia -- nitrazepam -- as well as those on antidepressants, are twice as likely to suffer...
Ketorolac not significantly related to bleeding risk in kids operated for perforated appendicitis MD Editorial Team13 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTKetorolac is an opioid-sparing medication that is commonly used in children. Ketorolac, on the other hand, should be avoided in children with...
Use of Bougie fails to ensure successful Intubation in first attempt in Critically ill patients: JAMA MD Editorial Team10 Dec 2021 9:42 AM ISTAccording to a new study conducted by Brian E. Driver and colleagues, the use of a bougie did not significantly increase the incidence of successful...
High-flow oxygen through nasal cannula reduces mechanical ventilation need in severe Covid-19: Study Dr. Shravani Dali9 Dec 2021 9:15 AM ISTThe use of high-flow oxygen through a nasal cannula is better than conventional oxygen therapy in severe Covid-19, according to a recent study...
Dermatological lesions in ICU indicative of many underlying disorders: JAPI MD Editorial Team9 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTIndia: A descriptive study by Ankitha Srivastava and team has revealed that dermatological diseases are common with a wide range of spectrum and they...
Delayed surgical start tied to postoperative complications in hysterectomy: Study MD Editorial Team8 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTBaltimore, MD: A new study suggests that delayed surgical start time extended hospital stay and increased blood loss among patients who received a...
IV contrast administration through CT increases hemodialysis risk after traumatic injury: Study MD Editorial Team7 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTChapel Hill, NC: A new study states that intravascular contrast delivery by computed tomography or angiography is related to an increased likelihood...
Rivaroxaban and aspirin combo improves CV outcomes in stable ASCVD: COMPASS Trial MD Editorial Team4 Dec 2021 1:50 PM ISTCardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Though new medications and the use of effective secondary prevention strategies, 5%...
Admission blood sugar may predict prognosis in sepsis patients: Study MD Editorial Team3 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTChina: Sepsis, being one of the severe illnesses, is usually encountered in critically sick patients, particularly when diabetes is present. According...
Administration of calcium does not improve outcomes during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: JAMA Dr. Shravani Dali2 Dec 2021 10:45 AM ISTAdministration of calcium does not improve outcomes during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in adults, according to a recent study published in the JAMA...
