Cancer drug may be repurposed for hereditary bleeding disorder, reveals clinical trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Sept 2024 4:00 AM ISTA drug approved for treating the blood cancer multiple myeloma may offer a safe and effective way to reduce the risk of severe nosebleeds from a rare...
Direct-to-Patient Interventions may Cut Sedative Use and Enhance Sleep in Older Adults: YAWNS NB Trial Medha Baranwal19 Sept 2024 8:45 PM ISTCanada: A recent randomized clinical trial, known as the YAWNS NB study, has revealed that self-guided interventions can significantly reduce the use...
SGLT2 inhibitors tied to lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Sept 2024 8:45 PM ISTA class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the September...
Intravenous iron corrects iron deficiency anaemia in pregnant women faster and better than oral iron: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Sept 2024 8:30 PM ISTResearchers found that a medicine called ferric carboxymaltose given in drip through the vein works faster and better than an iron tablet taken by...
Alopecia Patients on Low-Dose Minoxidil not at Increased Risk of Pericardial Effusion, suggests study Medha Baranwal19 Sept 2024 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A new study found no evidence of an increased prevalence of pericardial effusions in a small group of alopecia patients undergoing low-dose oral...
Moderate Coffee and Caffeine Consumption may Lower Risk of Developing Multiple Cardiometabolic Diseases, New Study Finds Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Sept 2024 9:00 AM ISTConsuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases,...
Weekly Insulin Efsitora Noninferior to Daily Insulin Degludec for Type 2 Diabetes Management: Phase 3 Trial Medha Baranwal19 Sept 2024 7:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent clinical trial (QWINT-2) has revealed that efsitora, a new once-weekly insulin, is as effective as the well-established once-daily...
Triptans more effective than newer, more expensive migraine drugs: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Sept 2024 5:00 AM ISTSome triptans are a more effective treatment for acute migraines than newer, more expensive drugs, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published...
Reduced-Dose Methylprednisolone Boosts Kidney Health in High-Risk IgAN but Increases SAEs: TESTING analysis Dr Kartikeya Kohli19 Sept 2024 5:00 AM ISTAustralia: A tapered regimen of reduced-dose oral methylprednisolone administered over 6 to 9 months significantly enhances kidney outcomes in...
Osteoporosis Medications Denosumab and Alendronate Have No Significant Effect on Vascular Calcification: SALTIRE2 Medha Baranwal18 Sept 2024 9:30 PM ISTUK: In a recent secondary analysis of the SALTIRE2 randomized controlled trial, researchers have found that commonly prescribed osteoporosis...
Cord Blood Levels of IL-31 and CCL17 and cutaneous markers may predict Atopic Dermatitis Risk in Infants: JAMA Medha Baranwal18 Sept 2024 9:15 PM ISTItaly: A recent observational study published in JAMA Dermatology has shed light on the potential for cord blood serum levels of specific cytokines to...
Liraglutide Effective in Reducing BMI in Obese Children Aged 6 to 12: SCALE Kids Trial Results Medha Baranwal18 Sept 2024 8:30 PM ISTUSA: In a recent study, liraglutide, a medication primarily used for type 2 diabetes, has demonstrated significant potential in managing obesity in...
