New Embolic Protection Device promising in providing embolic protection during TAVR Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Dr Riya Dave9 Nov 2023 10:00 AM ISTTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a life-saving procedure for patients with aortic valve disease, but it comes with certain risks,...
Azithromycin intake during childbirth lowers maternal infection risk, but impact on newborns uncertain Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Nov 2023 9:45 AM ISTFinland: A recent systematic review and meta-analysis revealed a reduction in maternal postpartum infections, including sepsis, with the intrapartum...
Endotracheal tube use helps maintain efficiency of Holmium lasers in flexible ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy Medha Baranwal9 Nov 2023 2:15 AM ISTFlorida: A recent study suggests using an endotracheal tube (ETT) over a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) to reduce lasing inefficiency when using Holmium...
PET scans may predict Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia in at-risk individuals Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Nov 2023 9:00 PM ISTIn a small study, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found that positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the heart may identify...
Study validates pyrvinium as treatment to prevent stomach cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Nov 2023 8:30 PM ISTA study published Oct. 4 in Gastroenterology further validates that pyrvinium, a drug that has been used for decades for intestinal pinworms, can be...
Continuation of dapagliflozin beneficial among HF patients with deteriorating kidney function Dr.Niharika Harsha B8 Nov 2023 7:00 PM ISTIn a recent study, researchers have explored the safety and effectiveness of continuing treatment with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2)...
Pretreatment vitamin D Insufficiency Linked to increased risk of Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Dr.Niharika Harsha B8 Nov 2023 6:30 PM ISTA new groundbreaking trial evaluated the pretreatment vitamin D insufficiency and the chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). The SWOG...
Do mild depressive and anxiety symptoms in fathers predict behavioral and cognitive problems in their children? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Nov 2023 9:00 AM ISTWhile the role of mothers' stress, anxiety and depression on children's behavioral and cognitive development is well established, less is known about...
High BP variability may increase lifetime dementia risk in late life but not in midlife Dr.Niharika Harsha B8 Nov 2023 8:45 AM ISTIn a groundbreaking study researchers shed new light on the intricate relationship between blood pressure variability (BPV) and the risk of developing...
Valsartan's single-pill combination therapy significantly reduces BP in hypertensive patients Medha Baranwal8 Nov 2023 7:00 AM ISTMalaysia: Valsartan (Val)-based single-pill combination (SPC) therapies significantly reduced blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive patients, with 57%...
Non-surgical treatment shows positive results for patients with carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. Dr.Niharika Harsha B8 Nov 2023 5:30 AM ISTIn a groundbreaking study, researchers have provided valuable insights into the long-term effectiveness of nonsurgical treatments for thumb...
Experimental, leadless pacemaker can recharge its battery by converting heartbeat energy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Nov 2023 3:00 AM ISTUSA: An experimental wireless, or leadless, pacemaker housing is able to partially recharge its battery by converting mechanical energy into...
