Haemoglobin glycation index novel risk factor for CKD in general population Medha Baranwal8 Nov 2023 2:30 AM ISTJapan: A recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has revealed the haemoglobin glycation index (HGI) to be a...
Probiotic treatment with E faecalis improves symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis Medha Baranwal8 Nov 2023 1:00 AM ISTGermany: A recent study published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology has shown the effectiveness of the probiotic treatment with...
Older patients spending night in ED before admission may have higher risk of in-hospital mortality and morbidity Dr Riya Dave7 Nov 2023 9:30 PM ISTFor older patients who find themselves in the Emergency Department (ED) awaiting hospital admission, spending the night there may come at a...
Can acupuncture ease chest pain caused by stable angina? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Nov 2023 6:00 PM ISTUSA: A large body of research has shown that acupuncture can help mitigate many types of chronic pain. But little is known about its effect on...
Glucosamine helps reduce risk of kidney stone development in non-sedentary individuals Dr Kartikeya Kohli7 Nov 2023 12:00 PM ISTKidney stones can be excruciatingly painful, and understanding the factors that contribute to their development is crucial. A recent study conducted...
Polyethylene glycol loxenatide promising for treating diabetes patients resistant or intolerant to metformin Medha Baranwal7 Nov 2023 10:00 AM ISTEgypt: A meta-analysis published in Scientific Reports has shed light on the safety and efficacy of polyethylene glycol loxenatide (PEX168), a novel...
Investigational antibiotic zoliflodacin promising treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea Niveditha Subramani7 Nov 2023 9:00 AM IST Antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a growing global health threat. Approximately 82 million new gonorrhoea infections...
Nerve block can reduce need for postsurgical opioids Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Nov 2023 4:30 AM ISTA preoperative nerve block used in combination with other medications can reduce the need for opioids to manage pain following spinal surgery, UT...
Applying probiotics may help improve difficult to treat chronic wounds Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Nov 2023 11:30 PM ISTMillimeter by millimeter, new tissue makes its way through a wound until it has closed a skin lesion. Soon, in the best case, there is nothing left to...
Low vitamin D in women during pregnancy associated with increased risk of infantile eczema Medha Baranwal6 Nov 2023 7:15 PM ISTChina: A recent study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry has shown that low levels of prenatal maternal vitamin D increase the risk...
Are Face Masks Effective in Reducing Spread of Respiratory Viruses, Study Finds Isra Zaman6 Nov 2023 9:30 AM ISTIn a world still grappling with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the role of face masks in preventing the spread of respiratory pathogens has been a...
Sotagliflozin protects kidney and heart in patients with diabetes and CKD Dr Kartikeya Kohli6 Nov 2023 8:45 AM ISTSodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are medications that lower blood sugar levels and also provide kidney- and heart-related...
