Association of prior head injury with sense of smell in older adults Isra Zaman22 July 2022 9:45 AM ISTStudy in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head &Neck Surgery investigated the associations of prior head injury, number of prior head injuries, and head injury...
High blood pressure may double the risk of severe COVID, even after full vaccination Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTHaving high blood pressure more than doubled a person's risk for hospitalization from an Omicron-variant COVID-19 infection-even despite full...
PCOS in mothers linked to increased risk of health problems in their children Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTChildren born to mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of developing infections, allergies and other childhood...
Antihistamines superior to benzodiazepines in the treatment of acute vertigo: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia20 July 2022 12:00 PM ISTUSA: Acute vertigo is a distressing and disabling condition. Antihistamines and benzodiazepines are frequently prescribed as "vestibular...
Race based spirometry equations may miss emphysema Isra Zaman20 July 2022 9:15 AM ISTA secondary data analysis of the CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development In Young Adults) Lung study found that emphysema is often detectable on CT...
Ciprofloxacin plus fluocinolone acetonide, combo effective for treating Acute Otitis External Dr. Hiral patel18 July 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Ciprofloxacin 0.3%, plus fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%, the otic solution is efficient and safe in treating acute otitis external (AOE), states...
Home oxygen has no benefit in patients with COPD and moderate hypoxemia: Lancet Jacinthlyn Sylvia16 July 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine suggests that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and mild...
Genomic sequencing effective at hearing loss detection in newborns? Dr. Nandita Mohan15 July 2022 9:00 AM ISTHearing loss, including sensorineural and conductive hearing loss, is a common complication among newborns worldwide.1 The incidence is estimated to...
No Benefit of taking Fluticasone Furoate inhaler for COVID-19 Symptoms, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 July 2022 1:00 AM IST A study led by the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) in partnership with Vanderbilt University found no symptomatic or clinical benefit to...
Allergen Immunotherapy safe and effective therapy for allergic Rhinitis with Rheumatic Autoimmune Disease Dr.Niharika Harsha B14 July 2022 9:30 AM ISTAllergen Immunotherapy was found to be a safe and effective treatment modality in patients with allergic rhinitis complicated by Rheumatic Autoimmune...
Diagnosis and management of sleep Apnea in CVD patients: APSC issues consensus statements Medha Baranwal11 July 2022 7:30 PM ISTSingapore: A review article published in European Cardiology Review reports consensus statements on the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep...
People practicing intermittent fasting at Lower risk of severe complications from COVID-19 Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 July 2022 9:30 AM ISTIntermountain researchers have found in a new study that COVID-19 patients who practiced regular water-only intermittent fasting had lower risk of...
