CRP point-of-care test reduces antibiotic use in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD, reveals research Jacinthlyn Sylvia16 Dec 2024 8:00 PM ISTA new study found that the C-reactive protein point-of-care test (CRP-POCT) is a low-cost technique for safely lowering antibiotic use in...
Enhanced Flap Technique Achieves 100% Success Rates in Head and Neck Reconstruction: Study Finds Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri16 Dec 2024 8:00 AM ISTOsaka Metropolitan University researchers have developed a technique for head and neck reconstruction that shifts the placement of transferred tissue...
Primary Immunodeficiency Doubles Chronic Rhinosinusitis Risk, But Not Its Severity: Study Reveals Medha Baranwal15 Dec 2024 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study has revealed that patients with IgA and IgG deficiencies are over twice as likely to develop chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) compared...
lower pulmonary gas exchange in Long COVID patients associated with impaired cognitive function: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Dec 2024 9:00 PM ISTIn patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a study being presented...
Heavy alcohol intake may increase risk of developing tuberculosis in Diabetes patients: Study Dr. Shravani Dali12 Dec 2024 8:15 PM ISTHeavy alcohol intake may increase the risk of developing tuberculosis in Diabetes patients suggests a study published in the respiratory...
Prophylactic NIV and HFNO Reduce Postextubation Respiratory Failure in High-Risk Non-COPD Patients, Study Finds Medha Baranwal11 Dec 2024 8:30 PM ISTFrance: In non-COPD patients at high risk of extubation failure, prophylactic noninvasive ventilation (NIV) alternating with high-flow nasal oxygen...
Lung ultrasound score easy and effective bedside tool for assessing lung parameters in mechanically ventilated patients: Study Dr Monish Raut10 Dec 2024 9:00 PM ISTLung ultrasound is a developing and beneficial method for identifying compromised alveolar air and the presence of interstitial and alveolar fluid. It...
Allergic rhinitis increases risk of moderate-to-severe OSA in children: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia9 Dec 2024 9:00 PM ISTA new study published in the journal of Sleep and Breathing showed that a higher risk of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to severity of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposi, claims research Jacinthlyn Sylvia9 Dec 2024 7:45 AM ISTA new study published in the Ear, Nose and Throat Journal found that the severity of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis is influenced by...
WHO Grants Prequalification to Rapid Molecular TB Test Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Dec 2024 6:00 AM ISTThe World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the prequalification of the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra, a rapid molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis...
Benralizamab, new treatment effective for attacks of asthma and COPD: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Dec 2024 8:45 PM ISTAn injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further...
Indoor Air Purification Significantly Improves Respiratory Health of Children, reports JAMA study Dr Riya Dave4 Dec 2024 9:15 PM ISTResearchers have found improvements in the respiratory health of children due to indoor air purification, which would be highly relevant in areas with...
