Use of one-size cuff tied to major inaccuracy in BP readings across varying arm sizes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTAccurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is crucial for diagnosing and managing hypertension, a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease....
AI holds potential to differentiate between normal and abnormal kidneys in children on SPECT imaging Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTTaiwan: A recent study published in Clinical Radiology has suggested the potential of deep learning (DL) to differentiate normal from abnormal kidneys...
Anti-CD3 monoclonal antibodies promising for treating recent-onset type 1 diabetes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2023 11:45 AM ISTPakistan: A recent review published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism has shown anti-CD3 monoclonal antibodies to be a viable treatment portion for...
Statins safe in patients with ICH, may prevent another ischemic stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2023 11:30 AM ISTPeople who have had a stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of having...
Apolipoprotein B: An Indicator for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment, study says Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2023 11:15 AM ISTItaly: A recent study published in Pharmacological Research has shown a strong causal association between the number of LDL particles (i.e. apoB...
Combining seasonal malaria vaccination with seasonal chemoprevention, an effective approach to treat malaria Niveditha Subramani1 Sept 2023 10:15 AM ISTMalaria threat persists still primarily in tropical and subtropical countries. The vast majority of malaria cases and deaths are found in the WHO...
Mavacamten new hope for patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Niveditha Subramani1 Sept 2023 10:00 AM ISTHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a myocardial disorder clinically characterized by left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy which is usually inherited....
Experts warn against cannabis use during adolescence, pregnancy, and while driving Isra Zaman1 Sept 2023 9:30 AM ISTExperts recommend avoiding cannabis during adolescence and early adulthood, in people prone to or with mental health disorders, in pregnancy, and...
Natriuresis guided diuretic therapy increases natriuresis in acute heart failure patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2023 9:30 AM ISTA pragmatic natriuresis guided diuretic approach in patients with acute heart failure significantly increases 24-hour natriuresis without impacting...
Childhood trauma in females linked to sexual dysfunction in later life Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTOne out of three children will have at least one stressful or traumatic childhood experience, including things such as their parents divorcing or a...
Timely and prompt cardiovascular risk factor control preserves brain metabolism Isra Zaman1 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTResults from recent study confirm the importance of controlling traditional cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes,...
Promising evidence for sickle cell gene therapy found in new study Isra Zaman1 Sept 2023 9:00 AM ISTNew research published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that stem cell gene therapy may offer a promising, curative treatment for the...
