Empagliflozin reduces heart failure events across spectrum of CKD: Analysis of EMPEROR trials Medha Baranwal11 May 2023 10:45 AM ISTUSA: Empagliflozin (Jardiance) consistently reduced heart failure (HF) events across the spectrum of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to...
Can daily vitamin D supplementation reduce cancer mortality? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 May 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Ageing Research Reviews has revealed that daily vitamin D administration can reduce cancer mortality by 12% compared...
Most antidepressants prescribed for chronic pain lack reliable safety and efficacy evidence Isra Zaman11 May 2023 9:15 AM ISTMost antidepressants used for chronic pain are being prescribed with "insufficient" evidence of their effectiveness, scientists have warned. A major...
Overweight boys more likely to develop into infertile men: Study Isra Zaman11 May 2023 9:00 AM ISTA new paper in the European Journal of Endocrinology indicates that overweight boys tend to have lower testicular volume, putting them at risk for...
Hyperbaric oxygen improves heart function among patients with long COVID Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 May 2023 9:15 PM ISTResearchers have found in a small randomised trial that hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes restoration of the heart’s ability to contract properly...
Novel lotion formulation effective for reducing palmar sweat volume in primary palmar hyperhidrosis Medha Baranwal10 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTJapan: A randomized controlled study of 284 patients found the use of 20% oxybutynin hydrochloride lotion (20% OL) superior to placebo in reducing...
Melatonin use may impair action of gut microbiota and worsen IBD Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTBrazil: Melatonin can worsen the inflammation of the intestine and impair the action of gut microbiota despite its antioxidant effects and role in...
Wakefulness-promoting agents reduce excessive daytime sleepiness in OSA patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTCanada: Pitolisant, solriamfetol, and armodafinil-modafinil reduces daytime sleepiness for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) already taking...
Childhood obesity renders high risk of infertility during adulthood Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTItaly: A recent study has revealed that overweight boys tend to have lower testicular volume compared to boys with normal weight, putting them at risk...
FDA approves Mydcombi, the first ophthalmic spray for Mydriasis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A new pupil-dilating spray has received approvial from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use during eye examinations. The...
Are GLP1-Agonists best out of new diabetes medications for primary CVD prevention? Medha Baranwal10 May 2023 11:00 AM ISTUSA: Among diabetes patients already on insulin, metformin, or sulfonylurea treatment and without cardiovascular disease, the addition of GLP-1...
Salt substitute use not salt reduction key to BP lowering and CVD prevention in elderly: DECIDE trial Medha Baranwal10 May 2023 10:45 AM ISTChina: The use of potassium-based salt substitutes rather than efforts to restrict salt supply may achieve blood pressure (BP) lowering in older...
