CRP POCT implementation in nursing homes may help combat antibiotic resistance: BMJ Study Medha Baranwal29 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTNetherlands: A recent study showed C reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP POCT) to safely reduce antibiotic prescribing for suspected lower...
ROX index predicts high flow nasal cannula failure in COVID-19 patients with AHRF: Study Medha Baranwal28 Sept 2021 9:30 AM ISTJharkhand: Results from a recent meta-analysis suggest that the ROX index is a good predictor of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) failure in COVID-19...
Breath ketone analyzers non-invasively detect ketosis in adults with type 1 diabetes: Study Medha Baranwal27 Sept 2021 11:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study in the Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications has pointed out that a non-invasive breath ketone analyzer may be considered...
Triglyceride glucose index superior to HOMA-IR for predicting type 2 diabetes: Study Medha Baranwal22 Sept 2021 9:30 AM ISTKorea: A recent study in the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice has shown the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index to be superior to HOMA-IR...
Expression of Leptin mRNA can be used as biomarker for diagnosing diabetes, study finds Medha Baranwal20 Sept 2021 9:15 AM ISTLeptin mRNA expression can be used as a predictive and diagnostic biomarker for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Saudi Arabia: The study published in...
JAMA study supports the use of genetic testing for patients with early-onset atrial fibrillation Medha Baranwal18 Sept 2021 10:15 AM ISTUSA: The results from a recent study in the journal JAMA Cardiology support the use of genetic testing in patients with early-onset atrial...
Intensive BP control can modify risk associated with elevated troponin T and natriuretic peptide levels: JAMA Medha Baranwal17 Sept 2021 10:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study has noted that the risk of heart failure and death in people with elevated hs-cTnT and NT-proBNP levels can be modified with...
Atrial fibrillation screening tied to lower stroke risk in elderly: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe findings indicate that at least 2,300 cases of stroke or death could be avoided per year in Sweden if a national screening of atrial fibrillation...
Blood test holds great promise for detecting serious placental disorder Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Sept 2021 8:00 AM ISTIn tests with more than 100 women, the blood test had 83.8% probability for confirming the presence of placenta accreta and 92% probability for ruling...
Researchers develop quick, inexpensive leptospirosis test Hina Zahid7 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTThailand: The researchers at Chulalongkorn University have developed a innovative lateral flow strip test for leptospirosis screening that is quick,...
Routine pressure wire assessment of no additional benefit for diagnosing cause of chest pain: Study Hina Zahid3 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTRIPCORD2 found that a strategy of systematic FFR in all major coronary arteries amenable to revascularisation was cost-neutral compared to...
Study sheds light on challenges and opportunities of early diagnosis of fibrotic ILD MD Editorial Team3 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTDelhi: A recent study has pointed that although timely identification and accurate diagnosis of fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) poses several...
