Statins use may decrease risk of osteoporotic fractures among elderly Aditi18 Aug 2023 10:45 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that statin use was associated with significant reduction in the risk of osteoporotic fractures among general...
Benzodiazepines exposure and anxiety disorders in seniors linked to dementia risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that benzodiazepines and anxiety disorders are associated...
Lorazepam treatment may be linked to poorer outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients Isra Zaman18 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTPatients with pancreatic cancer who took the benzodiazepine lorazepam, commonly prescribed to treat anxiety during cancer treatment, had a shorter...
Levonorgestrel and Anti-Inflammatory Medications Combo for Emergency Contraception Isra Zaman18 Aug 2023 9:15 AM ISTTaking piroxicam, an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for arthritis pain, at the same time as the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive...
Return-to-play protocol safe for elite athletes with genetic heart diseases at risk for sudden cardiac death Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has described the experience of athletes with a known sudden...
Dapagliflozin suitable adjunct therapy to improve body composition in patients with type 2 diabetes Medha Baranwal17 Aug 2023 11:30 AM ISTSouth Korea: A recent study compared the therapeutic safety and efficacy of dapagliflozin, sitagliptin, or lobeglitazone adjunct therapy in type 2...
PPI Use Raises Risk of Infections in Pediatric Population: JAMA Dr.Niharika Harsha B17 Aug 2023 11:15 AM ISTProton pump inhibitor use surged the risk of serious infections among young children. The infections of the digestive tract, ENT sphere, lower...
Prophylactic colchicine therapy after ablation in AF fails to reduce incident pericarditis Aditi17 Aug 2023 11:00 AM ISTA study published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology entitled "Prophylactic Colchicine After Radiofrequency Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: The...
Atorvastatin use ok in patients with lymphoma at high risk of cardiac dysfunction due to anthracycline: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Aug 2023 10:45 AM ISTUSA: Findings from a recent double-blind clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) may support atorvastatin...
Vitamin B12 has protective effect against development of Parkinson's disease Dr. Shravani Dali17 Aug 2023 10:00 AM ISTVitamin B12 has protective effect against development of Parkinson's disease suggests a new study published in the Movement disorders.Folate and...
FDA approves palovarotene for treatment of rare bone disorder Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Aug 2023 9:45 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved oral retinoid palovarotene (Sohonos) for treatment of abnormal bone growth associated with...
Certain acid reflux drugs long term use linked to higher risk of dementia Isra Zaman17 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia compared to...
