Updated COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of symptomatic infection by more than half, shows new data Jacinthlyn Sylvia5 Feb 2024 11:15 AM ISTThe Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended an updated COVID-19 vaccination...
Genetic testing for familial hypercholesterolemia may help refine risk stratification beyond LDL-C alone: JAMA Medha Baranwal5 Feb 2024 10:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in JAMA Cardiology has revealed an association between the presence of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) variants and a...
New clot-busting medication may simplify stroke treatment in specialized ambulance Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Feb 2024 10:00 AM IST Compared with the standard clot-busting medication alteplase, the newer clot-buster tenecteplase may offer a safe, effective and simpler way to treat...
Both psychotherapy and antidepressants feasible options for managing depression in HF patients: JAMA Medha Baranwal5 Feb 2024 9:30 AM ISTUSA: To ameliorate depression in patients with heart failure, they could be given the choice between antidepressant medication management (MEDS) or...
Treatment with NALL improves neurologic status among patients with Niemann-Pick disease type C Aditi5 Feb 2024 7:00 AM ISTNiemann-Pick disease type C is a rare lysosomal storage disorder. It causes progressive systemic, psychiatric and neurologic symptoms and neurologic...
Relieving urinary tract obstructions ups gouty arthritis risk in patients with hyperuricemia Medha Baranwal4 Feb 2024 9:00 PM ISTChina: A recent study published in Medicine journal has revealed an increased risk of gouty arthritis in patients with hyperuricemia and acute...
Novel PET/CT technique accurately diagnoses sub-types of primary aldosteronism: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Feb 2024 8:45 PM ISTChina: A recent study published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine has shed light on the clinical value of a novel imaging approach, 68Ga-pentixafor...
Oral Sulopenem as effective as Amoxicillin/Clavulanate for Uncomplicated UTI in Women: Phase 3 trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2024 11:30 AM ISTResearchers have found in a phase 3 REASSURE trial that oral Sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid was as effective amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentin®)...
FDA approves first tricuspid valve replacement system for tricuspid regurgitation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2024 11:15 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved Evoque as first transcatheter treatment for tricuspid regurgitation. The new transcatheter treatment...
Novel heparanase inhibitor could prevent diabetic eye and kidney disease in people with diabetes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2024 10:30 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that Novel agent heparanase inhibitor OVZ/HS-1638 may effectively prevent microvascular permeability changes...
First AI-powered non-invasive device for skin cancer detection receives FDA clearance Medha Baranwal3 Feb 2024 10:15 AM ISTUSA: The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has announced clearance of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered device designed for non-invasive...
Single bolus recombinant staphylokinase beneficial for STEMI patients undergoing PCI: Circulation Medha Baranwal3 Feb 2024 10:00 AM ISTChina: A single bolus recombinant staphylokinase (r-SAK) before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) boosted patency of the infarct-related artery...
