Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Associated with Reduced Antibiotic Use Jacinthlyn Sylvia2 Nov 2023 1:30 AM ISTSeasonal influenza vaccination has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), potentially curbing the need for...
Nintedanib and pirfenidone combo tied to less decline in FVC compared with monotherapy in IPF Dr. Shravani Dali1 Nov 2023 12:00 PM ISTNintedanib and pirfenidone combo well tolerated and tied to less decline in FVC compared with monotherapy in IPF suggests a new study published in the...
Dupilumab may rapidly improve sleep parameters among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps Aditi30 Oct 2023 2:30 PM ISTChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prolonged inflammation of the sinus (nasal cavity and paranasal) and is classified into CRSwNP (CRS with nasal...
No casual link found between GLP-1 drugs like Novo Nordisk Ozempic, thyroid cancer: EMA Ruchika Sharma29 Oct 2023 12:30 PM ISTThe European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said its safety panel did not find a causal link between popular GLP-1 drugs such as Novo...
Inhaled Amikacin May Reduce Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Risk Dr Riya Dave28 Oct 2023 8:00 AM ISTA recent multicenter, double-blind, randomised controlled trial suggests that a 3-day course of inhaled amikacin, administered to critically ill...
Sigh breaths do not significantly increase ventilator-free days: JAMA Niveditha Subramani26 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTMechanical ventilation is a type of therapy that helps in artificial breathing or when one can't breathe on their own. Mechanical ventilation keeps...
Does nafamostat reduce death in COVID-19 patients? Study sheds light Medha Baranwal26 Oct 2023 10:00 AM ISTAustralia: The researchers found a 93% posterior probability that nafamostat reduced the odds of death or organ support among hospitalized patients...
Enhanced nasal suctioning not better than minimal suction for infant bronchiolitis: SNOT trial Medha Baranwal25 Oct 2023 9:45 AM ISTCanada: A randomized trial has revealed mixed benefits of enhanced nasal suctioning in babies discharged from the emergency department (ED) for...
AAP sounds alarm on excessive noise and risks to children's hearing in updated policy statement Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 Oct 2023 10:45 AM ISTThe parent's universal cry in response to loud music-"Turn that thing down!"-is well-founded, as evidence shows that children and teens risk hearing...
Dental extractions within 2 weeks of RT do not develop into osteoradionecrosis in head and neck cancer patients Medha Baranwal23 Oct 2023 5:00 AM ISTCanada: A retrospective cohort study of 879 patients with head and neck cancer revealed an important association between the timing of pre-radiation...
7 Steps to Protect your Sinus Health- Dr Vikas K Agrawal Dr. Vikas Agrawal21 Oct 2023 3:30 PM ISTSinuses are crucial for several bodily functions, including filtering air, producing mucus, and enhancing our sense of smell. However, sinus issues...
Surgery more effective for managing deviated nasal septum than medical management with nasal sprays: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTUK: Septoplasty, a surgery to straighten a crooked septum, is more effective than a defined medical management regimen with a nasal steroid and saline...
