FFR following PCI tied to less angina and better quality of life: Analysis of TARGET-FFR study Medha Baranwal7 April 2023 10:00 AM ISTUK: Larger improvements in fractional flow reserve (FFR) after PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) are linked with more relief from angina and...
Vitamin D Supplementation has no effect on Cognition of elderly Jacinthlyn Sylvia7 April 2023 9:45 AM ISTA new study by Hai Pham and team showed that monthly basis bolus doses of vitamin D supplementation had no effect on cognitive performance in older...
Potential cause of age-related macular degeneration identified in study Isra Zaman7 April 2023 9:30 AM ISTAge-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a common cause of vision loss in older adults. A study from the National Eye Institute (NEI) identified...
Liver drug may prevent and lower severity of COVID 19 infection Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 April 2023 9:30 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that Liver drug ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) may prevent and lower severity of COVID 19 infection.Ursodeoxycholic...
Purified curcumin can preserve and enhance probiotic yogurt as an alternative to artificial additives: Study Isra Zaman7 April 2023 9:15 AM ISTCurcumin is a naturally-occurring chemical that provides the yellow colour in turmeric. Studies have shown that it has anti-inflammatory and...
Poor sleep may increase genetic susceptibility to asthma Isra Zaman7 April 2023 9:00 AM ISTPoor quality sleep may potentially double the risk of being diagnosed with asthma, suggests a large UK Biobank study, published in the open access...
Monthly fitusiran injections effective for bleeding reduction in patients with haemophilia A and B, study shows Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Monthly prophylactic injections of fitusiran have shown promise in reducing bleeds in patients with haemophillia A or B, according to randomised...
Astaxanthin lowers cholesterol and CVD risk in people with prediabetes and dyslipidemia Medha Baranwal6 April 2023 11:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism has shown that astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant is a safe over-the-counter (OTC)...
Ginger improves glycemic response in nondiabetic adults Medha Baranwal6 April 2023 11:30 AM ISTPortugal: Ginger extract may be effective against hyperglycemic status in nondiabetic people, a recent study published in the MDPI journal Foods has...
In-stent neoatherosclerosis frequent after endovascular therapy in lower limb arteries Medha Baranwal6 April 2023 11:15 AM ISTGermany: In-stent neoatherosclerosis (NA) is frequently seen after endovascular therapy in lower limb arteries through OCT imaging; this increased...
Can COVID-19 cause problems in the heart? Study provides insights Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 April 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: A research team from the US observed increases in oxidative stress (harmful production of unstable molecules), signals of inflammation, and...
Cutting added sugar to six teaspoons a day improves health: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 April 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Based on a comprehensive evidence review, the experts have recommended to reduce added ("free") sugar consumption to around six teaspoons a day...
