Brisk walk of 8,000 steps or 6.4 km a day reduces the risk of premature death: JACC Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2023 12:08 PM ISTWhat are the optimal number of steps to walk in a day? 10000 steps, 8000 steps? or 7000 steps?An international study led by the University of...
Is red meat intake linked to inflammation? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2023 11:29 AM ISTInflammation is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the impact of diet on inflammation is an area of...
Combination of magnesium sulfate and nifedipine promising for pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome Medha Baranwal27 Oct 2023 11:00 AM ISTChina: A combination of magnesium sulfate and nifedipine has a powerful clinical efficacy for patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome...
Oral tofacitinib, novel alternative treatment for resistant alopecia areata among children Medha Baranwal27 Oct 2023 10:30 AM ISTChina: New research has demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of oral tofacitinib as a treatment option for pediatric alopecia areata (AA),...
High dose Vitamin C fails to improve organ dysfunction scores among patients with sepsis and ARDS: JAMA Dr.Niharika Harsha B27 Oct 2023 2:45 AM ISTThe efficacy of vitamin C as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has been a subject of ongoing debate and research since the outbreak of the pandemic....
Short-course antibiotic therapy okay for Pseudomonas bloodstream infections in febrile neutropenia Aditi26 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTAntibiotic resistance, gut microbiome disturbances and adverse events have stimulated interest in revisiting standard antibiotic treatment durations....
Sigh breaths do not significantly increase ventilator-free days: JAMA Niveditha Subramani26 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTMechanical ventilation is a type of therapy that helps in artificial breathing or when one can't breathe on their own. Mechanical ventilation keeps...
Adults receiving hemodialysis at higher risk of developing AF versus peritoneal dialysis Medha Baranwal26 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent retrospective study showed 20% more chances of developing atrial fibrillation in patients who received hemodialysis before their first...
Metformin with lifestyle changes may prevent type 2 diabetes in children Medha Baranwal26 Oct 2023 11:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society has revealed metformin therapy and weight stabilization to be important...
Smokeless Tobacco Use Linked to Anemia, Hypertension, and CKD Dr Riya Dave26 Oct 2023 10:45 AM ISTNew research has shed light on the potential health risks associated with the use of smokeless tobacco, particularly in regions where it remains...
Oral povorcitinib promising in extensive nonsegmental vitiligo at week 52 in Phase 2b clinical trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Oct 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: Treatment with oral povorcitinib in adult patients with extensive nonsegmental vitiligo was associated with substantial total body and facial...
Tirzepatide after intensive lifestyle intervention leads to additional 21.1% weight loss in obese adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Oct 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: A phase 3 trial showed that tirzepatide provided a substantial additional reduction in body weight in participants who had achieved >=5.0%...
