Tocilizumab increases risk of GI perforation in rheumatoid arthritis: BMJ Medha Baranwal26 July 2020 8:59 PM ISTSweden: Tocilizumab (Actemra) treatment versus TNF inhibitors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doubles the risk of gastrointestinal...
New policy statement on barrier protection for adolescents: AAP Medha Baranwal26 July 2020 8:56 PM ISTUSA: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new policy statement on barrier protection use by adolescents during sexual activity....
Vitamin D deficiency linked to worse symptoms in dry eye patients, finds study Medha Baranwal26 July 2020 4:40 PM ISTChina: Dry eye patients having vitamin D deficiency may experience less tear production and worse subjective symptoms, according to a recent study...
Sputum testing provides higher rate of COVID-19 detection Hina Zahid26 July 2020 4:34 PM ISTEarly and accurate detection is critical for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and providing appropriate care for patients. Nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs,...
Diuretic spironolactone also reduces prostate cancer risk, finds study Medha Baranwal26 July 2020 4:30 PM ISTDelhi: The use of spironolactone may lower the risk of prostate cancer, according to a recent study. The findings of the study were presented at the...
Common blood test may predict which patient will benefit from steroid treatment in COVID-19 Hina Zahid26 July 2020 2:35 PM ISTBRONX, NY-- A new study led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System confirms the findings of the large scale British trial...
100% orange juice reduces blood pressure in adults with hypertension Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 July 2020 12:30 PM ISTNew research published in the European Journal of Nutrition finds that 100% orange juice reduces systolic blood pressure in adults with pre- or...
IUDs successfully manage menstrual pain in adolescents with disabilities Hina Zahid25 July 2020 8:30 AM ISTPHILADELPHIA -- Studies have shown that intrauterine devices (IUDs) that release progestins can help adult women with heavy menstrual bleeding,...
Cranberry products reduce risk of recurrent UTI, FDA allows qualified claims Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 July 2020 8:17 AM ISTThe Food and Drug Administration will not object to qualified health claims regarding consuming certain cranberry products and a reduced risk of...
'Breakthrough' treatment slashes virus death risk: study Hina Zahid25 July 2020 8:15 AM ISTAn aerosol-based drug treatment could drastically reduce the number of new coronavirus patients dying from the disease or requiring intensive care,...
Plant-based diets may lower blood pressure even with limited meat and dairy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 July 2020 7:46 AM ISTUniversity of Warwick Medical School researchers have found that consumption of a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of...
Pizza study shows body copes surprisingly well with over indulgence Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 July 2020 8:09 PM ISTResearchers with the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism at the University of Bath have found in a new study that eating pizza well after...
