CGM may reveal insights into steroid-induced hyperglycemia: Study Dr Riya Dave6 April 2026 10:00 AM ISTResearchers have found that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) may provide detailed insights into steroid-induced hyperglycemia (SIH), showing...
EMPEROR-Preserved Score Predicts Outcomes and Identifies Greater Absolute Benefit with Finerenone Dr Riya Dave6 April 2026 8:15 AM ISTIn the FINEARTS-HF Trial, the EMPEROR-Preserved Trial risk score showed broad applicability across outcomes. While baseline risk did not alter the...
Tirzepatide Lowers Cardiovascular and Kidney Events vs Dulaglutide in High-Risk Diabetes: Study Dr Riya Dave6 April 2026 8:00 AM ISTIn a new post hoc analysis, tirzepatide was associated with a lower incidence of a composite cardiovascular and kidney outcome compared with...
Low-Dose Atropine Slows Myopia Progression in Children, finds Phase 3 STAR Trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2026 8:45 PM ISTIn children aged 3-12 years, low-dose atropine (SYD-101) significantly reduced myopia progression compared to placebo (0.77 D vs 1.07 D). The effect...
Aortic Calcification on Chest X-Ray Signals Poorer Survival After Minor Limb Amputation: Study Medha Baranwal5 April 2026 8:45 PM ISTFinland: Aortic calcifications (ACs) visible on routine chest radiographs may signal worse survival prospects for patients undergoing minor lower limb...
Common Drugs-Including Non-Antibiotics-Linked to Increased Risk of C. difficile Infection: Study Medha Baranwal5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTSweden: A Swedish population-based case-control study found that both antibiotics and several commonly prescribed non-antibiotic medications are...
Desmopressin ODT Shows Favorable Long-Term Safety in Men With Nocturia: Japan Surveillance Study Medha Baranwal5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTJapan: A large post-marketing surveillance study in Japan has provided important real-world insights into the long-term safety of desmopressin orally...
Excessive smartphone use tied to symptoms of eating disorder and body dissatisfaction in young people: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that excessive smartphone use...
SSRI medication during pregnancy may increase risk of gestational diabetes but may protect against preterm birth: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTAn international team of researchers has found that the use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of...
Catheter-Directed Fibrinolysis Reduces Risks in Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: NEJM Dr Riya Dave5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTA multi-national, adaptive design study was done to assess the benefits associated with the combination of catheter-directed fibrinolysis along with...
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Among Atopic Dermatitis Patients, Suggests Study Medha Baranwal5 April 2026 8:15 PM ISTUSA: Researchers have found in a new study that patients with atopic dermatitis who used GLP-1 receptor agonists showed a lower long-term risk of...
Postprandial Glucose Dip Linked to Increased Hunger, Suggests Study Aashi verma4 April 2026 11:00 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that among adults without diabetes, postprandial glucose dip (PGD) was associated with greater perceived hunger...
