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...
Researchers pioneer groundbreaking technology to help dialysis patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Feb 2020 6:15 PM ISTTempe, Ariz. - Researchers have pioneered a minimally invasive procedure that provides easier access to a patient's bloodstream for life-saving...
Metformin may prevent side effects of Steroids, finds Lancet study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Feb 2020 4:43 PM ISTThere is an urgent need to reduce the metabolic side-effects of glucocorticoid overexposure because glucocorticoid excess can lead to Cushing's...
Tranexamic Acid effective treatment for hemorrhagic stroke if administered early Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Feb 2020 10:45 AM ISTLOS ANGELES-- Tranexamic acid can prevent death due to bleeding after trauma and post-partum haemorrhage. The researchers aimed to assess whether...
Surgeons successfully treat brain aneurysms by Robotic technology Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Feb 2020 9:15 AM ISTLOS ANGELES -Robotic technology is used in surgery and cardiology, but not for brain vascular procedures. Researchers have found that using a...
Mid-life weight loss slows natural decline in lung capacity in elderly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Feb 2020 8:15 AM ISTLung capacity is measured by forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume (FEV). It's an important indicator of future ill health and life...
Systemic antibiotics, corticosteroids effective in mild to moderate exacerbations of COPD Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Feb 2020 7:08 PM ISTChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by frequent exacerbations.The researchers conducted a study to evaluate the comparative...
No death benefit from continued mammography screening beyond 75 years Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Feb 2020 6:48 PM ISTIt is an important question in breast cancer screening at what age it should be stopped.This is a very pertinent question in breast cancer...
Novel protein may help broken bones heal faster in diabetics Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Feb 2020 6:15 PM ISTPeople with diabetes are at a higher risk of fracturing a bone than the general population and the healing is also delayed. Researchers have found a...
Cilostazol addition may prevent restenosis of carotid arteries after stenting Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Feb 2020 11:00 AM ISTLOS ANGELES -Blockage of the carotid artery is a major cause of stroke. Opening the carotid artery with a mesh tube known as a stent is an effective...
One in five women suffer from sexual distress: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Feb 2020 10:00 AM ISTA study conducted by the Women's Health Research Program at Monash University has reported, for the first time, an overall picture of the sexual...
Amlodipine has lower gout risk compared to other antihypertensives: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Feb 2020 9:15 AM ISTGout is a common complication of blood pressure management and a frequently cited cause of medication nonadherence. Some blood pressure-lowering drugs...
