Clopidogrel-aspirin decreases recurrent stroke risk in patients with acute infarct on imaging; JAMA Medical Dialogues Editorial Team3 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: According to new research, having an acute infarct on index imaging is related to an increased risk of recurrent stroke and a more noticeable...
Subcutaneous Mepolizumab treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis decreases nasal polyps and obstruction Medical Dialogues Editorial Team3 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTA group of researchers led by Claus Bachert conducted a study which showed that regardless of the existence of asthma or aspirin-exacerbated...
Smoking affects cardiac troponin complex even after cessation: AHA Medical Dialogues Editorial Team2 Feb 2022 10:15 AM ISTNorway: In a new study, it was shown that current and past cigarette smoking is related to reduced high-sensitivity assays (hs‐cTnI) concentrations in...
Oral versus topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors use not tied to serious adverse events in glaucoma: JAMA Medha Baranwal2 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTCanada: A recent study in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology shows that the risk of a serious adverse reaction after the prescription of an oral or...
Low circulating vitamin D levels tied to risk of cardiovascular disease: Study Medha Baranwal1 Feb 2022 10:00 AM ISTAustralia: A recent study has found that low levels of circulating vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)...
PPI, oral glucocorticoids use linked to fracture risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients: BMJ Medha Baranwal1 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTNetherlands: Concomitant use of PPIs and oral glucocorticoids increases risk of osteoporotic fractures by 1.6-fold...
Increased IL-17A levels linked to increased prior surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis: Study Medha Baranwal1 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Higher IL-17A levels is associated with an increased number of prior sinus surgeries for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), finds a recent...
Starting physical activity three days after concussion safe and has better outcomes Hina Zahid1 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTResuming non-contact physical activity 72 hours after a concussion is safe, and may also reduce symptoms and the risk of delayed recovery, suggests...
IV magnesium of no benefit in reducing asthma exacerbation severity in children: Study Medha Baranwal1 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTNashville, Tenn: A recent study has reported that IV magnesium is related to an increased exacerbation severity, increased hospitalization risk, and...
Levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel decreases dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson's Disease: Study Medical Dialogues Editorial Team1 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTSpain: A new research discovered that levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) dramatically decreased dyskinesia when compared to oral optimal medical...
Ertapenem a potentially effective alternative for anogenital gonorrhoea: Lancet Dr. Shravani Dali1 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTErtapenem is a potentially effective alternative for anogenital N gonorrhoea, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Infectious...
Closed-loop norepinephrine infusion reduces postoperative hypotension after cardiac surgery: Study Medical Dialogues Editorial Team1 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTFrance: In a new study it was found that in patients admitted to the ICU following cardiac surgery, closed-loop management of norepinephrine infusion...
