Preoperative testing for COVID-19 important, regardless of vaccination: ASA and APSF Statement Hina Zahid8 Aug 2021 6:33 PM ISTUSA: The American Society of Anesthesiologists and Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation has released updated guidance on perioperative testing...
Widely used preoperative urinalysis usually unnecessary: JAMA study Hina Zahid7 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTMassachusetts: Urinalysis screening that is routinely performed in patients before surgery and other medical procedures is usually unnecessary, finds...
Researchers develop non-invasive method for diagnosis of celiac disease Hina Zahid3 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTSpain: Researchers from Spain have developed a non-invasive method that uses saliva for the can help in the diagnosis of celiac disease. The study,...
MRI reduces overdiagnoses by half in prostate cancer screening: Study Hina Zahid24 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe future of prostate cancer diagnostics probably includes both improved blood tests and MRI. Sweden: Prostate cancer screening by magnetic resonance...
PROPr score validated in patients of hemodialysis or kidney transplant in new Study Hina Zahid19 July 2021 8:30 AM ISTCanada: A new study published in CJASN has established the validity of the score in patients on hemodialysis or who had recently received kidney...
Researchers identify new biomarkers for coronary microvascular disease Hina Zahid15 July 2021 8:30 AM ISTUSA: The researchers have identified specific biomarkers for coronary microvascular disease (CMD) that might reduce future hospitalizations in...
Blood test for cancer accurate enough for disease screening: Study Hina Zahid12 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe multi-cancer detection test, if used alongside existing screening tests, could have a profound impact on how cancer is detected and, ultimately,...
Novel biomarker for early detection of heart disease in prediabetes patients: JAPI Medha Baranwal6 July 2021 10:30 AM ISTDelhi: Measuring serum retinol-binding protein-4 (RBP4) levels can be used for the early assessment of cardiovascular risk in patients with...
Exhaled breath temperature effective tool for assessing airway inflammation in asthmatics: Study MD Bureau3 July 2021 9:30 AM ISTEBT can be used as an adjunct tool in the assessment of airway inflammation among asthmatic patients. Delhi: Exhaled breath temperature (EBT)...
Polygenic risk score can predict children's risk of developing scoliosis: Study Hina Zahid28 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTJapan: The researchers from Japan have developed and validated a genetic risk score for predicting the onset and severity of adolescent idiopathic...
Researchers develop non invasive sticker patch for faster diagnosis of tuberculosis Hina Zahid26 Jun 2021 8:15 AM ISTIsrael: A sticker patch devised by Technion scientists can catch compounds released by the skin and is a novel means of diagnosing tuberculosis. The...
Researchers develop blood test for early detection of tuberculosis in infants Hina Zahid10 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A highly sensitive blood test that detects a protein secreted by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB infection, can help in the early...
