Short term use of Methylphenidate for ADHD not fraught with CV risks: JAMA Aditi8 March 2024 2:15 AM ISTAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a prevalent neurodevelopmental condition, affects about 5-10% of school-aged children and 2-5% of...
Handheld ultrasonographic devices with clinical examination may help diagnose pulmonary and cardiac diseases: JAMA Aditi7 March 2024 4:00 AM ISTIn sub-Saharan Africa, agreement between clinicians using a handheld ultrasonographic device and expert sonographers using a high-end ultrasonographic...
Plant-based diet intake over time appears beneficial in reducing hip fracture risk, finds study Aditi7 March 2024 4:00 AM ISTFractures are a concern for older adults due to age-related bone loss, especially in women after menopause. Globally, 1 in 3 women over 50 will suffer...
Treatment of H. pylori infection may reduce risk of colorectal cancer and associated mortality: Study Aditi7 March 2024 1:45 AM ISTAlthough H. pylori infection does not itself cause illness but, chronic infection is associated with long-lasting inflammation in the stomach, which...
Gout patients with negative dual-energy CTs generally have milder illness and lower comorbidities: Study Aditi6 March 2024 11:15 PM ISTDual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is used in the imaging of gouty arthritis. It has become increasingly widely used in recent years. DECT is a...
Add on batoclimab tied to sustained improvement in activities of Daily Living score in Myasthenia Gravis : JAMA Aditi6 March 2024 7:30 PM ISTMG is caused by autoantibodies disrupting the neuromuscular junction. The neonatal fragment crystallizable receptor (FcRn) antagonists, efgartigimod...
Higher consumption of sugary or artificially sweetened beverages may increase risk of developing CKD: JAMA Aditi5 March 2024 5:00 AM ISTChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health concern worldwide, affecting over 800 million people. As CKD is irreversible, lifestyle changes are...
Endoscopic gallbladder stenting prevents recurrent cholecystitis among patients with deferred cholecystectomy: Study Aditi5 March 2024 2:00 AM ISTThailand: Endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder stenting (ETGS) effectively prevents recurrent cholecystitis in patients whose cholecystectomy was...
Diabetes linked to changes in hematological parameters including increase in TLC and absolute differential counts: Study Aditi5 March 2024 1:15 AM ISTT2DM is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for approximately 90% of all cases. It is characterized by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic...
Increased consumption of plant-based food and limiting meat may improve heart health, finds study Aditi2 March 2024 4:45 AM ISTPlant-based diets are becoming popular in Germany and Western countries because of sustainable lifestyles, animal welfare, and health concerns. A...
Sarcoidosis tied to greater risk of developing venous thromboembolism: Study Aditi1 March 2024 10:00 PM ISTChronic inflammation has been increasingly identified as a potential risk factor for VTE. While research on this topic is ongoing, it is essential to...
Both GA and conscious sedation reasonable anaesthetic approaches for patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy Aditi1 March 2024 8:00 PM ISTEndovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is established as the standard treatment for managing patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients with large...
