"Frequent" aspirin use lowers ovarian cancer risk regardless of genetic susceptibility, finds JAMA study Aditi28 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTAustralia: An original investigation on Oncology published in JAMA Network Open has concluded that "The frequent use of aspirin reduces the risk of...
Combo of Testosterone therapy and lifestyle modification may improve metabolic profile of prediabetic men Aditi27 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTItaly: Testosterone replacement therapy was associated with improved metabolic profiles for men with hypogonadism and prediabetes, compared with...
Pain management pathway reduces use of opioids after urethral repair surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTFor men undergoing surgery to repair scarring in the urethra (urethroplasty), a new approach to pain management can reduce the need for strong opioid...
Respiratory Syncytial virus vaccine effective in older adults, finds NEJM study Jacinthlyn Sylvia27 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggest that a single dose of the Respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F...
Maternal intake of folic acid and folate during mid-pregnancy may affect male reproductive health Medha Baranwal27 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTDenmark: Maternal intake of total folate may impact male reproductive health, as the researchers observed associations with sperm motility, count, and...
Dapagliflozin benefits heart failure patients regardless of their gout status: JAMA Medha Baranwal27 Feb 2023 10:30 AM ISTUK: A post hoc analysis of 2 trials revealed that dapagliflozin's benefit is consistent in heart failure (HF) patients irrespective of gout. The use...
Air pollution linked with bone damage in postmenopausal women: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Among postmenopausal women, higher levels of air pollutants are linked with bone damage, particularly on the lumbar spine, according to a recent...
Verapamil slows beta cell decline in kids with type 1 diabetes: JAMA Medha Baranwal27 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, may help in the partial preservation of stimulated C-peptide secretion in adolescents and children with...
Discontinuing aspirin at 24 to 28 weeks gestation feasible for preeclampsia prevention while reducing bleeding risk: JAMA Medha Baranwal27 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTSpain: In pregnant women with high preeclampsia risk, aspirin discontinuation at gestation weeks 24 to 28 to prevent preterm preeclampsia maintains...
Long-term inactivity in the form of bed rest tied to increased blood sugar levels: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition has suggested that long-term physical inactivity (bed rest) increases blood sugar levels even if...
Good sleep may safeguard longevity: Study Isra Zaman27 Feb 2023 9:30 AM ISTPrevious studies have shown that getting too little or too much sleep can negatively affect the heart. It's also been widely reported that sleep...
Wireless, battery-free electronic bandage accelerates wound healing: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2023 9:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Science Advances described a first-of-its-kind small, stretchable, flexible bandage that fastens healing by...
