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...
Targeted Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Improves Sleep Quality and Daytime Alertness for Patients with Sleep Apnea: JAMA Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran7 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A new study has found that targeted hypoglossal nerve stimulation (THN) may be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with...
Modified MRC assessment and FEV1.0 can predict frequency of acute exacerbation of COPD Jacinthlyn Sylvia7 April 2023 9:15 AM ISTWhen the severity of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worsens, the incidence of acute exacerbation (AE) rises, says an article...
Endoscopic Management of Different Pediatric Frontal Sinus Pathologies Dr Ishan Kataria5 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTAlthough paranasal sinus disease has been extensively studied in literature, it has yet to be comprehensively studied in the pediatric population....
