Vismodegib effective against advanced basal cell carcinoma, finds study Medha Baranwal3 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTCanada: A recent study has reported vismodegib to be an effective treatment for advanced basal cell carcinoma (aBCC); however, toxicity remained an...
Topical tacrolimus as effective as corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis in kids: Study MD Editorial Team3 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTFinland: A new study conducted by A. Salava and team noted that the application of tacrolimus 0.03% and 0.1% ointments and topical corticosteroids...
Obesity does not protect against subarachnoid haemorrhage Hina Zahid3 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTSubarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a life-threatening condition that kills, in contrast to other cerebrovascular disturbances, primarily healthy people...
Allopurinol non-inferior to febuxostat for gout treatment: Study Medha Baranwal3 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Allopurinol, when dosed appropriately as part of a treat-to-target strategy, is non-inferior to febuxostat for gout treatment, according to...
Central catheters safer than PICCs for short-term venous access: JAMA Medha Baranwal3 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Midline catheters versus peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) for short-term indications are associated with a lower risk of occlusion...
Corticosteroids tied to atrial fibrillation risk in COVID-19 patients: Study Medha Baranwal2 Dec 2021 11:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study has reported that corticosteroids, used for treating hypoxic COVID-19 patients, are associated with an increased risk for atrial...
E-cigarettes may be independently linked to erectile dysfunction, new research finds Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Dec 2021 11:00 AM ISTSmoking has long been associated with Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).However, little research has explored if there is a...
Mercury exposure due to seafood intake not tied to CVD or all cause mortality: JAMA MD Editorial Team2 Dec 2021 11:00 AM ISTUSA: In recent research of US adults, seafood intake and mercury exposure at the present level of consumption was not linked with the risk of...
FDA panel backs molnupiravir- first at-home COVID-19 pill Medha Baranwal2 Dec 2021 10:45 AM ISTUSA: The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) antimicrobial drugs advisory committee has concluded that potential benefits of Merck's molnupiravir...
Guselkumab reduces disease progression in biologic-naive patients with psoriatic arthritis: Study MD Editorial Team2 Dec 2021 10:45 AM ISTUSA: According to new research, guselkumab (GUS) improved joint and skin complaints, physical function in patients with biologic-naive psoriatic...
Allergic conditions linked to lower COVID-19 infection risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Dec 2021 10:45 AM ISTPeople with allergic conditions such as hay fever, rhinitis, and atopic eczema, may have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, especially if they also...
Serum oncostatin M, a potential biomarker of disease activity and infliximab response in IBD patients: Study MD Editorial Team2 Dec 2021 10:30 AM ISTChina: In a new study conducted by Ying Cao and the team, it was shown that chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) newly created technique has a lot of...
