Study finds positive correlation between Asthma and total cancer risk Jacinthlyn Sylvia21 April 2023 9:45 AM ISTA new study by Yi Guo and team showed that in the US population, there is a positive correlation between asthma and total cancer risk. The findings of...
Is stereotactic radiosurgery effective for treating vestibular schwannomas related to neurofibromatosis type 2? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Stereotactic radiosurgery is effective for patients with vestibular schwannomas related to neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and not causing...
Long Covid smell loss linked to changes in brain Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 April 2023 3:45 AM ISTOlfactory impairments and anosmia from COVID-19 infection typically resolve within 2-4 weeks, although in some cases, symptoms persist longer.UCL...
Preterm babies at higher risk of having asthma or COPD in adulthood Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 April 2023 9:00 AM ISTNorway: A nationwide register study from Finland and Norway found that preterm babies are more likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
Hearing aids may prevent dementia in people with hearing loss: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: Hearing aid use in people with hearing loss is associated with a risk of dementia similar to those without hearing loss, implying that about 8%...
Supraperiosteal injection of dexamethasone not effective in reducing edema and ecchymosis after rhinoplasty Dr Ishan Kataria17 April 2023 9:30 AM IST The nose is the most important organ in facial beauty; for this reason, various surgeries have been performed throughout history to modify the...
Hearing aids may protect against a higher risk of dementia linked with hearing loss: Study Isra Zaman17 April 2023 9:15 AM ISTDementia and hearing loss are common conditions among older adults. The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care, published in...
Parathyroidectomy may not arrest Kidney Function decline in elderly with primary hyperparathyroidism Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran13 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: New research has revealed that parathyroidectomy, a surgical procedure to remove one or more parathyroid glands, has no effect on long-term...
Patients with prior bariatric surgery are at higher risk of hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy Medha Baranwal12 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTIreland: A significantly greater risk of hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy is observed in patients with a history of bariatric surgery. Patients who...
Study finds parathyroidectomy not effective on kidney function in older adults with hyperparathyroidism Isra Zaman12 April 2023 9:15 AM ISTPrimary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder associated with an increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The only treatment is...
Low-Frequency Sound in Incubators May Harm Premature Infants' Hearing in NICUs Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran11 April 2023 10:00 AM ISTAustria: A recent study published in Frontiers in Neonatology has highlighted the significant noise levels that preterm-born infants experience...
Antiviral Therapy in Influenza: Decoding the Scope of Oseltamivir Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 April 2023 11:54 AM ISTWe live in an age where seasonal patterns, epidemics and pandemics are common phenomena. One such rampant problem is Influenza (flu), which is...
