Drug against Ebola may be effective against new COVID-19 strain: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Feb 2020 8:00 AM ISTAntiviral drugs for managing infections with human coronaviruses are not yet approved, posing a serious challenge to current global efforts....
No benefit of broad-spectrum antibiotics as initial pneumonia treatment: JAMA Medical Dialogues Bureau27 Feb 2020 8:00 PM ISTUTAH: Doctors who use drugs that target antibiotic-resistant bacteria as a first-line defence against pneumonia should probably reconsider this...
Vision rehab treatment effective for stroke and injury-related blindness Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2020 7:15 PM ISTMIAMI -Eye movement training has shown promise in a large number of studies involving compensatory approaches to rehabilitation of vision loss as a...
Investigational drug effective as adjunct to PPIs in refractory GERD Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2020 7:00 PM ISTApproximately 20% of the adult U.S. population reports GERD-related symptoms, including heartburn and regurgitation each week and about seven per cent...
Wearable,non-invasive, magnetic brain stimulation device could safely improve motor function after stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2020 5:45 PM ISTLOS ANGELES -Magnetic stimulation of the brain was previously investigated to promote recovery of motor function after stroke. The stimulation...
Existing drugs may offer a first-line treatment for coronavirus outbreak Medical Dialogues Bureau27 Feb 2020 5:00 PM ISTNorway: The number of people infected with the new coronavirus continues to skyrocket, with more than 80000 cases worldwide as of the end of February....
Chest CT outperforms lab testing in the diagnosis of COVID-19 Medical Dialogues Bureau27 Feb 2020 5:00 PM ISTNORTH AMERICA: Chest CT is used for diagnosis of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as an important complement to the reverse-transcription...
Omega-3 fatty acids may prevent scarring around the breast implants Medical Dialogues Bureau27 Feb 2020 4:15 PM ISTAMERICA: Scarring around the breast implants called capsular contracture during reconstructive or cosmetic breast surgery is a common, costly, and...
Mount Sinai Researchers throw light on lung disease patterns in COVID-19 using CT Scans Medical Dialogues Bureau27 Feb 2020 12:54 PM IST"This study equips radiologists with the knowledge to recognize and more confidently suggest if a patient has COVID-19 or pneumonia due to another...
Chocolate consumption may decrease BMI and waist circumference Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2020 10:15 AM ISTGood news for chocolate lovers. A new study suggests that people who eat sweet stuff may lower markers of adiposity. The study has been published in...
Daily use of sugary drinks increases dyslipidemia risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2020 9:15 AM ISTBOSTON -- People who consume sugary drinks every day were at greater risk of developing abnormal lipid levels.Researchers have found that middle-aged...
New drug Gefapixant effectively relieves chronic cough: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Feb 2020 7:00 PM ISTResearchers have found a new drug that can ease the often distressing symptoms of chronic cough at low doses with minimal side effects. The new...
