Early Tamiflu administration reduces risk of Flu associated pneumonia in children Medha Baranwal4 Feb 2020 3:08 PM ISTChina: Early administration of oseltamivir (within the first 48 hours of onset) can reduce the risk of influenza B virus-associated pneumonia in...
FDA approves new vaccine for Influenza A prevention Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Feb 2020 11:40 AM ISTHOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AUDENZâ„¢ (Influenza A (H5N1) Monovalent Vaccine, Adjuvanted) to help...
Daratumumab safe and effective option for treating light chain (AL) amyloidosis Hina Zahid4 Feb 2020 11:00 AM ISTUSA: Boston-AL amyloidosis is a disease related to bone marrow cancer; multiple myeloma. AL amyloidosis is considered life-threatening due to amyloid...
High-tempo music may decrease exercise effort and make it easier Hina Zahid4 Feb 2020 9:30 AM ISTItaly: Many people listen to music while exercising and previous studies have documented some of the benefits. For instance, music can distract from...
WHO releases technical guidance on management of Coronavirus patient Hina Zahid3 Feb 2020 6:30 PM ISTDelhi: World Health Organisation (WHO) has released technical guidance on the management of Coronavirus PatientClinical management of severe acute...
FDA updates warning against clozapine-induced constipation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2020 4:26 PM ISTUSA: FDA medication like clozapine may induce constipation which is a common side effect of the drug. There may be an increased risk of serious bowel...
Transfusion support in sickle cell disease: ASH 2020 guidelines Hina Zahid3 Feb 2020 4:02 PM ISTUSA: The American Society of Hematology (ASH) has released its guideline on transfusion support for management of patients with sickle cell disease...
Exposure to Modafinil in first trimester linked to birth defects Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2020 3:56 PM ISTUSA: Researchers have found that exposure to Modafinil in the first trimester linked to birth defects. Modafinil is a stimulant drug used in the...
Flu and HIV medication combo may fight coronavirus in absence of proven therapy Medha Baranwal3 Feb 2020 3:51 PM ISTThailand: Amidst the recent 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak that has reportedly claimed lives of more than 360 people in China,...
Colour-changing bandages may detect drug-resistance Hina Zahid2 Feb 2020 4:00 PM ISTAccording to the World Health Organization, antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health. Sensing and treating bacterial...
Type 1 diabetes not due to genetics only but environment also: Lancet Hina Zahid2 Feb 2020 3:45 PM ISTType 1 diabetes is a chronic, immune-mediated disease characterised by the destruction of insulin-producing cells. Standardised registry data show...
High-Fiber Diet may reverse the adverse effects of Pollutants Hina Zahid2 Feb 2020 3:33 PM ISTLEXINGTON, Ky. - Research from the University of Kentucky's Superfund Research Center (UK-SRC) shows that a diet high in fibre could possibly reverse...
