Brisk walk of 8,000 steps or 6.4 km a day reduces the risk of premature death: JACC Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2023 12:08 PM ISTWhat are the optimal number of steps to walk in a day? 10000 steps, 8000 steps? or 7000 steps?An international study led by the University of...
Terminating Metformin in diabetes patients Linked to Increased Dementia Risk says new JAMA study Dr Riya Dave27 Oct 2023 11:45 AM ISTNew research has uncovered an intriguing association between the cessation of metformin treatment for reasons unrelated to kidney dysfunction and the...
Is red meat intake linked to inflammation? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2023 11:29 AM ISTInflammation is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the impact of diet on inflammation is an area of...
Combination of magnesium sulfate and nifedipine promising for pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome Medha Baranwal27 Oct 2023 11:00 AM ISTChina: A combination of magnesium sulfate and nifedipine has a powerful clinical efficacy for patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome...
Oral tofacitinib, novel alternative treatment for resistant alopecia areata among children Medha Baranwal27 Oct 2023 10:30 AM ISTChina: New research has demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of oral tofacitinib as a treatment option for pediatric alopecia areata (AA),...
Excess fluoride linked to cognitive impairment in children, shows pilot study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2023 8:00 AM ISTLong-term consumption of water with fluoride levels far above established drinking water standards may be linked to cognitive impairments in children,...
AF patients undergoing TAVR and Watchman procedures together have similar outcomes to using blood thinners after TAVR Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2023 12:15 AM ISTFindings from a trial led by Cleveland Clinic show that patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)...
Thyroid dysfunction linked to increased incident depressive events Niveditha Subramani26 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTThyroid disorders are metabolic disorders affecting growth, and other metabolic activities. Studies suggest thyroid disease affect mood. Common...
Sigh breaths do not significantly increase ventilator-free days: JAMA Niveditha Subramani26 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTMechanical ventilation is a type of therapy that helps in artificial breathing or when one can't breathe on their own. Mechanical ventilation keeps...
Adults receiving hemodialysis at higher risk of developing AF versus peritoneal dialysis Medha Baranwal26 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent retrospective study showed 20% more chances of developing atrial fibrillation in patients who received hemodialysis before their first...
Single-use duodenoscopes safe and effective for use in ERCPs Niveditha Subramani26 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that combines upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and x-rays to treat problems...
Metformin with lifestyle changes may prevent type 2 diabetes in children Medha Baranwal26 Oct 2023 11:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society has revealed metformin therapy and weight stabilization to be important...
