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...
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...
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...
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...
Screening for Syphilis must for individuals who are at high risk: USPSTF reaffirms Jacinthlyn Sylvia30 Sept 2022 11:00 AM ISTThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has reaffirmed its recommendation to screen those at increased risk for syphilis, citing an increase in the...
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...
Hyperglycemia management in type 2 diabetes: Consensus update by ADA/EASD Medha Baranwal27 Sept 2022 11:30 AM ISTUSA: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) have released a new consensus update on the...
Perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy: CHEST guidelines Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Sept 2022 9:15 AM ISTThe American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on the perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy....
ESC 2022 Ventricular Arrhythmia Guidelines - Key takeaways Medha Baranwal9 Sept 2022 10:00 AM ISTEurope: The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released updated guidelines on the management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) and...
