Toddlers who engage more in physical activity and less screen time have better executive function, study finds Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Oct 2022 7:30 PM ISTUSA: A recent study reported in The Journal of Pediatrics found that 2-year-old children who spent less time looking at screens and engaged more in...
Posterior partial fundoplication recommended for GERD management: UEG and EAES guideline Medha Baranwal12 Oct 2022 7:30 PM ISTUK: A recent article, published in United European Gastroenterology Journal, reports evidence-informed European recommendations on surgical management...
CCTA for evaluating acute chest pain in ED: SCCT guidance Medha Baranwal11 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has published new guidance for physicians and hospitals alike regarding best practices...
Diabetes management in patients with CKD: Key takeaways from ADA and KDIGO guidance Dr Kartikeya Kohli8 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization have released joint guidance on...
To prevent hypoglycemia, Discontinue sulfonylureas once insulin is initiated: ADA and EASD's Consensus update Medha Baranwal7 Oct 2022 12:00 PM ISTUSA: Agents such as sulfonylureas that cause hypoglycemia in themselves should be discontinued once insulin is initiated, a recent consensus report by...
Renal transplantation- Recommendations for enhanced recovery after surgery Medha Baranwal6 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTUK: A recent article published in the British Journal of Surgery has reported Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol recommendations for...
Management of acute heart failure syndromes in ED: ACEP recommendations Medha Baranwal6 Oct 2022 11:30 AM ISTUSA: The American College of Emergency Physicians has issued a clinical policy that addresses critical issues in the evaluation and management of...
Thiazolidinediones with high glucose-lowering efficacy reduce secondary CV endpoints; ADA and EASD's consensus Medha Baranwal4 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Thiazolidinediones are oral medications having high glucose-lowering efficacy and durability of glycemic effect, according to a recent consensus...
Lp(a) as a causal risk factor for cardiovascular outcomes -- ESA consensus statement strengthens evidence Medha Baranwal2 Oct 2022 10:45 PM ISTEurope: The European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) has released a recent consensus statement on lipoprotein(a) in atherosclerotic cardiovascular...
Rabies Prophylaxis in Children: IAP Guidelines Ayesha Sadaf30 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTRabies is a zoonotic disease caused by Lyssavirus transmitted to human beings by bites from rabid animals. It is almost always fatal but can be...
SGLT2 inhibitors reduce HF, MACE and improve kidney outcomes in CKD: ADA/ EASD consensus report Medha Baranwal30 Sept 2022 12:00 PM ISTSGLT2 inhibitors should be used in patients with heart failure (HF) because they improve kidney and HF outcomes, according to a consensus report...
Lactulose recommended for secondary prophylaxis of hepatic encephalopathy in latest EASL guidelines Medha Baranwal27 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTEurope: Lactulose is recommended as secondary prophylaxis following the first episode of overt hepatic encephalopathy recommends the European...
