Carvedilol improves survival in cirrhosis patients: Study Medha Baranwal5 March 2021 8:45 AM ISTUK: The use of carvedilol improves overall survival in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension, finds a recent study in the...
COVID-19 nasal swab test may not be best for those who've had sinus surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 March 2021 8:45 AM ISTSAN ANTONIO: People who have had major sinus surgery should consult their ENT doctor before undergoing COVID-19 swab testing, new research...
Phosphate-binders Increase Blood Pressure in CKD Patients Dr Kartikeya Kohli4 March 2021 9:25 PM ISTSerum phosphate concentrations rise as chronic kidney disease (CKD) progresses and, higher concentrations are associated with vascular calcification,...
Birthweight strongly linked to type 2 diabetes risk in adulthood Hina Zahid4 March 2021 9:19 PM ISTA birthweight of 2.5 kg or more is strongly linked to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood, finds research published in the online...
Semiglutide may lead to weight loss of 10kg with blood sugar control in diabetics: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 March 2021 11:15 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that patients with type 2 diabetes that were treated with a weekly injection of the breakthrough drug...
Albumin of no benefit to hospitalized patients of advanced liver disease: NEJM Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 March 2021 10:15 AM ISTDaily infusions of albumin provide no significant health benefit to patients hospitalized with advanced liver disease, over and abovestandard care',...
Buprenorphine may help reduce cases of Opioid overdose: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 March 2021 10:13 AM ISTWASHINGTON: Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid misuse has continued unabated in the United States, with an estimated 2.5 million or more...
Timing of Physical Activity tied to CV health in Type 2 Diabetes, Study finds Dr. Nandita Mohan4 March 2021 10:09 AM IST According to recent findings from a study published in the Journal of Diabetes Care, it has been observed that the timing of bout-related...
Delayed skin reactions to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine reported in NEJM Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 March 2021 9:45 AM ISTBoston - Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have called for greater awareness and communication around a delayed injection-site...
Febuxostat initiation not associated with prolonged acute gout flares: Study Medha Baranwal4 March 2021 9:45 AM ISTChina: Febuxostat initiation during an acute gout flare does not lead to prolonged duration of acute flares, finds a recent study. According to the...
Obesity May Affect Puberty Timing, and Breast Maturation In Young Girls MD Bureau4 March 2021 9:15 AM ISTIn view of the increasing incidence of overweight and obesity among children, the study of weight status and pubertal development has attracted...
Cinnamon beneficial for high BP patients, finds Study Medha Baranwal3 March 2021 10:30 AM ISTIran: Cinnamon can be considered as a complementary treatment for patients with stage 1 hypertension (S1HTN), suggests a recent study in the Avicenna...
