Early administration of dexamethasone effective for ARDS treatment: Lancet Medha Baranwal17 Feb 2020 10:00 AM ISTSpain: Early administration of dexamethasone could reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation and overall mortality in patients with established...
Cardiac Implications of Novel Wuhan Coronavirus: ACC Guideline Medha Baranwal16 Feb 2020 1:30 PM ISTThe American College of Cardiology (ACC) has issued a guideline on cardiac implications of coronavirus. The clinical bulletin released on Feb 13,...
Vitamin E effective, safe treatment for NASH in HIV patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Feb 2020 4:30 PM ISTMontreal, Canada: HIV-infected patients are at increased risk of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Vitamin E is recommended for the treatment of...
Vitamin C benefits ICU patients, reduces duration of mechanical ventilation Medha Baranwal15 Feb 2020 4:00 PM ISTDelhi: Critically ill patients may benefit from the administration of vitamin C, a recent meta-analysis in the Journal of Intensive Care has...
Popular acid reflux medication may be repurposed to prevent preterm birth Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Feb 2020 3:46 PM ISTCalifornia, USA: Popular acid reflux medication may be repurposed to prevent preterm birth, according to a new study. The study has been published by...
Low-cost 'smart' diaper notifies caregiver when wet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Feb 2020 3:05 PM ISTMASSACHUSETTS: A wet diaper is an established cause of infant crying and if worn too long, it can cause painful rashes and be a cause of misery for...
Hypertonic saline effective adjuvant in refractory heart failure: JACC Medha Baranwal15 Feb 2020 2:57 PM ISTUSA: Hypertonic saline (HS) administration in patients refractory to ADHF (acute decompensated heart failure) appeared to be safe and well-tolerated...
Weight-Loss drug lorcaserin withdrawn from market after FDA warning of cancer risk Medha Baranwal14 Feb 2020 4:10 PM ISTUSA: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested the manufacturer of Belviq (lorcaserin) to voluntarily withdraw the weight-loss drug from...
Steroids and Plasma exchange do not alter prognosis of Vasculitis: NEJM Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Feb 2020 4:06 PM ISTPHILADELPHIA- In a trial spanning over a decade, Researchers hav found that for patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated...
Shingles vaccine may decrease risk of stroke in elderly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Feb 2020 3:42 PM ISTDALLAS, Feb. 12, 2020 -- Shingles is a reactivation of the chicken pox virus and typically occurs after age 50. Shingles causes painful skin blisters ...
FDA approves new drug for chronic idiopathic constipation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Feb 2020 6:26 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lactitol as new treatment for chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).Chronic idiopathic...
Golfing once a month linked to longevity among elderly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Feb 2020 7:00 PM ISTDALLAS, Feb. 12, 2020 --Golf is a popular sport which can provide benefits such as stress reduction and regular exercise.It is more popular sport...
