Elevated cathepsin S levels linked to increased IgAN risk, reveals research Medha Baranwal28 July 2024 8:45 PM ISTChina: Higher levels of cathepsin S (CTSS) may be linked to an increased risk of IgA nephropathy (IgAN), a recent study has found.The findings,...
Journal Club: Delineating thrombus versus myxoma- Perioperative 3D transesophageal echocardiography to the rescue Dr. Nandita Mohan27 July 2024 11:02 AM ISTCardiac masses are a significant cause of patient morbidity and mortality by virtue of their symptoms and surgical removal. Preoperative diagnosis of...
Neutrophil/HDL Cholesterol Ratio Linked to NAFLD in Healthy Population: Study Reveals Medha Baranwal27 July 2024 10:00 AM ISTChina: A recent study published in Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity shed light on a potential biomarker that could aid in detecting...
Dapagliflozin Enhances Right Ventricular Function in Heart Failure Patients, shows study Medha Baranwal27 July 2024 9:30 AM ISTUSA: Dapagliflozin enhances right ventricular pulsatile afterload and myocardial performance during exercise, which correlates with a reduction in...
Selective Enoxaparin Protocol Reduces Wound Hematomas Without Raising Postpartum VTE Risks: JAMA Medha Baranwal27 July 2024 9:00 AM ISTUSA: The approach to thromboprophylaxis-preventing blood clot formation-has long been a critical consideration in obstetric care due to the increased...
New Autism Therapy Shows Promise in Enhancing Cognitive Abilities: study finds Anshika Mishra27 July 2024 8:15 AM ISTAccording to a recent study, cancer drugs could make thinking easier for individuals with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder linked to autism. This...
D-dimer to fibrinogen ratio Promising Biomarker for Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis in Postpartum Women: Study Medha Baranwal26 July 2024 9:15 PM ISTChina: A recent study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth has revealed a higher diagnostic value of the D-dimer to fibrinogen ratio (DFR) than...
Research spotlight: Anxiety and depression are important risk factors for dangerous deep vein blood clots Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 July 2024 9:00 PM ISTRachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH, director of Thrombosis Research and co-chair of the Thrombosis Committee at Massachusetts General Hospital and an associate...
FDA approves first oral dissolvable contraceptive pill Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 July 2024 8:30 PM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved a mouth dissolving hormonal birth control pill for people who have trouble swallowing.The approval...
Long-term sulfonylurea use tied to higher risk of low blood sugar unawareness in type 2 diabetes patients: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 July 2024 9:45 AM ISTSulfonylureas are a class of oral medications used to manage blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. These drugs increase insulin...
Study Finds Daily Statins Use May Decrease Heart Risk by 35% in HIV Patients Anshika Mishra26 July 2024 8:15 AM ISTDaily use of statins, or cholesterol-lowering drugs, may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes in people...
COVID-19 vaccination linked to steepest decline in pediatric asthma prevalence, finds JAMA study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 July 2024 11:00 PM ISTStates with high rates of COVID-19 vaccination saw more pediatric asthma patients get a break from their symptoms, according to new research published...
