Eosinophil to platelet ratio can predict acute exacerbation of COPD Jacinthlyn Sylvia27 Jan 2024 5:00 AM ISTIn a recent study published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease identified eosinophil to platelet ratio (EPR) as a...
Gene therapy restores hearing in children with hereditary deafness Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Jan 2024 4:23 PM ISTA new study co-led by investigators from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, demonstrated the effectiveness of a gene therapy towards...
Can poor olfaction lead to faster decline in mobility among older adults? Dr. Shravani Dali25 Jan 2024 2:30 AM ISTResearchers have found that poor olfaction may signify impaired mobility in older adults. The study has been published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head...
Morphine promising treatment to palliate cough in IPF patients: PACIFY COUGH study Medha Baranwal22 Jan 2024 5:00 PM ISTUK: Findings from the PACIFY COUGH study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine have shown morphine to be promising as an effective treatment to...
Type 2 inflammation may accelerate lung function decline in individuals with chronic airway diseases: Study Medha Baranwal19 Jan 2024 6:00 PM ISTDenmark: A recent study has shown that type 2 inflammation indicated by increased blood eosinophils (BE) and a fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO)...
Tadalafil use fails to improve lung function, quality of life in patients with severe asthma: Study Medha Baranwal19 Jan 2024 10:00 AM ISTIran: Once-daily use of Tadalafil (20 mg) for one month did not affect laboratory and clinical outcomes in patients with severe asthma, according to...
Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus Anshika Mishra19 Jan 2024 9:15 AM ISTVideo gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systematic review of...
Increased risk of bronchiectasis observed in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis Jacinthlyn Sylvia17 Jan 2024 8:30 PM ISTIn a recent study published in the journal of CHEST analyzed the coexistence of bronchiectasis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by revealing that...
Young video gamers worldwide may be at risk for hearing loss due to 'unsafe listening': Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Jan 2024 6:00 AM ISTUSA: The daily level of sound exposure from video games is close to the maximum permissible sound exposure levels, finds a systematic review of the...
Aroxybutynin and atomoxetine combo good treatment option for sleep apnea in patients with low CPAP adherence Dr Riya Dave16 Jan 2024 2:30 AM ISTA recent Phase II clinical trial has unveiled promising results for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with AD109, a novel combination...
Atypical-sleep EEG patterns during weaning of patients on long-term assisted ventilation predict weaning failure: Study Medha Baranwal14 Jan 2024 9:15 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in CHEST journal has shed light on the effect of atypical sleep EEG patterns on weaning from prolonged mechanical...
Chronic ear infections in children can delay language development later: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Jan 2024 6:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology suggests that parents should take ear infections in their...
