Lung ultrasound helps predict COVID-19 patient outcomes Hina Zahid15 Feb 2021 10:00 AM ISTLung ultrasound, considered a simple method for diagnosing lung disease, can also help predict the clinical progression of severe COVID-19 patients,...
Primary PCI equally effective in cancer patients with STEMI and those without cancer: Study Medha Baranwal10 Feb 2021 5:15 PM ISTDelhi: Primary PCI is underused in cancer patients with active STEMI, despite it being associated with lower MACCE and in-hospital mortality just like...
Early Intervention in Laryngeal Injury After Intubation reduces risk of tracheostomy,JAMA Dr Satabdi Saha9 Feb 2021 9:53 AM ISTA recently published study reports in JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg suggests that early intervention for patients with postintubation laryngeal...
Dexmedetomidine and propofol equally safe, effective as ICU sedatives: Study Hina Zahid3 Feb 2021 3:45 PM ISTSedative medications used in intensive care are associated with increased delirium, which is in turn connected with higher medical costs and greater...
Melatonin improves sleep quality and benefits ICU patients: Study Medha Baranwal1 Feb 2021 7:15 PM ISTBrazil: Melatonin supplementation improves sleep quality in ICU patients taking analgesics and/or sedatives, according to a recent study. The findings...
Drug-coated balloon superior to drug-eluting stent for small-vessel CAD: Study Medha Baranwal31 Jan 2021 6:59 PM ISTItaly: Defying the recent trend of using everolimus-eluting stent (EES) in patients with SVD lesions, a recent study has found a novel drug-coated...
Relative hypotension in shock patients treated with Vasopressor may lead to AKI Dr. Nandita Mohan25 Jan 2021 7:45 PM ISTResearchers have recently noted that vasopressor-treated patients with shock are often exposed to a significant degree and duration of relative...
Albumin infusion during dialysis prevents hypotension in hypoalbuminemic patients: Study Medha Baranwal18 Jan 2021 7:45 PM ISTUSA: The administration of albumin before dialysis in hypoalbuminemic patients (who need hemodialysis) improves fluid removal and results in...
Biodegradable tracheal stents make breathing easier for kids with tracheal stenosis Hina Zahid17 Jan 2021 6:30 PM ISTPediatric laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS), a narrowing of the airway in children, is a complex medical condition. While it can be something a child is...
Direct admission to cath lab for primary PCI lowers death risk in STEMI patients: JAHA Medha Baranwal6 Jan 2021 7:00 PM ISTIsrael: Direct admission of PPCI-treated patients with STEMI to the cath lab decreases mortality by shortening D2B and P2B intervals,...
AF after CABG tied to increased risk of stroke, heart failure: JAHA Medha Baranwal5 Jan 2021 6:00 PM ISTSweden: In patients undergoing bypass surgery, postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes but...
Central line associated bloodstream infections tied to appreciable morbidity and mortality MD Bureau3 Jan 2021 3:15 PM ISTCentral line associated bloodstream infections tied to increased morbidity
