Calcium supplements linked to heightened risk of death among elderly with valve disease Dr Kartikeya Kohli26 April 2022 9:30 AM ISTCalcium supplements are usually prescribed to older people to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.According to a new study published online...
Surgery fails to reduce morbidity or mortality in mild hyperparathyroidism Medha Baranwal26 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTNorway: Parathyroidectomy in middle-aged and older patients with mild asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) does not appear to reduce...
IM or IA glucocorticoid injection, which is better for reducing pain in knee osteoarthritis? Medha Baranwal26 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTNetherlands: Both intramuscular (IM) glucocorticoid injection and intra-articular (IA) glucocorticoid injection should be considered effective...
Long term exposure to air pollution tied to diabetes in Indian population: JAPI Medha Baranwal25 April 2022 10:15 AM ISTBikaner, Rajasthan: Air pollution is a critical and manageable risk factor for diabetes and hence there is a need for awareness about air pollution in...
Total bilirubin, inexpensive predictor of poor prognosis in new-onset NSTEMI patients: Study Medha Baranwal25 April 2022 10:00 AM ISTChina: Higher myocardial infarction admission total bilirubin (TBIL) is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in patients with new-onset non-ST...
Lidocaine and epinephrine combo reduces blood loss in Abdominal Myomectomy Medical Dialogues Editorial Team25 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTDuring abdominal myomectomy, a combination of lidocaine and epinephrine appeared to be a safe and effective way to reduce blood loss, says an article...
Cilostazol and nimodipine prevent morbidity and mortality in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: Study Medical Dialogues Editorial Team25 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTIran: Cilostazol and Nimodipine are probably the most effective medications for avoiding morbidity and death in individuals suffering from aneurysmal...
Gram staining can reduce multiple drug-resistant infection in critically ill patients; JAMA Medical Dialogues Editorial Team25 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTJapan: In patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), gram stain-guided therapy was non-inferior to guideline-based treatment and...
Antibody combo of Tixagevimab and Cilgavimab effectively prevents COVID-19: NEJM Medha Baranwal23 April 2022 10:15 AM ISTUK: Single dose of AZD7442 (Tixagevimab-Cilgavimab) is effective for COVID-19 prevention sans any evident safety concerns. Further administration of...
NSAIDs may impede efficacy of bone-protective bisphosphonates Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 April 2022 10:00 AM ISTNew research published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research suggests that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are taken to...
Oral semaglutide greatly reduces blood sugar and weight in type 2 diabetes patients: Study Medha Baranwal23 April 2022 9:15 AM ISTUSA: Treatment with oral semaglutide in type 2 diabetes patients results in consistently greater HbA1c reduction and weight loss, and more...
Oral amoxicillin safe and effective in pregnant women allergic to penicillin, study finds Medical Dialogues Editorial Team23 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTCanada: Pregnant women, having a history of penicillin allergy were able to successfully complete direct oral amoxicillin challenges without the need...
