Too much salt not only raises BP, may weaken immune system also Hina Zahid27 March 2020 6:30 PM ISTDiet is rich in salt poses various health risks. A high-salt diet (HSD) can elevate blood pressure and alongside increase vulnerability to bacteria...
New drug receives Orphan Drug Designation for Phenylketonuria treatment from FDA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 March 2020 5:15 PM ISTBALERNA - The US Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") has granted Orphan Drug Designation for the Company's drug candidate APR-OD031 for the...
Revolutionary breathing device offers likely solution to COVID-19 pandemic Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 March 2020 11:30 AM ISTHARTFORD, Conn. -- Medi-Immune, Ltd., have today revealed ProtectivAir®, a breathing device which has proven effective against viral and bacterial...
Zilucoplan found effective in generalized myasthenia gravis in JAMA study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 March 2020 10:45 AM ISTThe findings of a phase 2 study.published in JAMA Neurology support a potential therapeutic role for zilucoplan in generalized myasthenia gravis .
Cannabis may enhance efficacy of antibiotics to fight resistant bacteria Hina Zahid26 March 2020 6:15 PM ISTThe cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) is characterised in a new study as a helper compound against resistant bacteria. Helper compounds are non-antibiotic...
Researchers find solution to problem of hypotension associated with IV paracetamol Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 March 2020 6:00 PM ISTResearchers at University of Copenhagen have found solution to the problem of hypotension that occurs with intravenous administration of paracetamol...
Autoantibodies in the brain may trigger epilepsy Hina Zahid26 March 2020 5:45 PM ISTResearchers have now identified an autoantibody that is believed to be responsible for encephalitis in some patients.
Coronavirus may be present in eye secretions- risk for health workers Hina Zahid26 March 2020 5:45 PM ISTSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19, may be present in conjunctival secretions of infected...
Protein from mussel and stem cells may regenerate infarcted myocardium Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 March 2020 5:30 PM ISTThe new study published in the Journal of Controlled Release suggests a promising assessment for direct stem cell injection strategy in patients of...
IHBT scientists develop new hand-sanitizer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 March 2020 5:30 PM ISTDemand for products such as sanitizer is increasing amidst reports of preventive measures against coronavirus and many counterfeit materials being...
No evidence that ibuprofen worsens Covid 19: EMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 March 2020 5:15 PM ISTThe European Medicine Agency (EMA) has issued a statement on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for COVID-19.EMA says it is...
Diligence key to keep surfaces germ-free, finds study Hina Zahid26 March 2020 4:45 PM ISTCOLUMBUS, Ohio - During the COVID-19 pandemic, every frequently touched surface outside our home seems as dangerous as a hot pot right out of the...
