Lipoprotein(a), ASCVD risk, and Aspirin- What is the Latest Evidence Saying? Dr. Roopali Khanna7 Feb 2025 12:21 PM ISTLipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] is considered pro-atherosclerotic, pro-inflammatory, pro-thrombotic, and anti-fibrinolytic. Lipoprotein(a) levels >50 mg/dL...
Metoprolol in Coronary Artery Disease: Top 5 Evidence Insights Dr. S. N. Routray6 Feb 2025 11:41 AM ISTCoronary Artery Disease-A Concerning Epidemiology in India:India has the highest burden of acute coronary syndrome and ST-elevation myocardial...
Ibuprofen-Paracetamol Combination-Where Does it Stand in 2025? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Jan 2025 12:00 PM ISTThe ibuprofen-paracetamol combination remains a cornerstone in pain management in 2025, offering synergistic efficacy and acceptable safety profiles....
Addressing Pneumococcal Disease in CKD Patients: A Call for Preventive Action Dr. Alan Almeida22 Jan 2025 11:49 AM ISTIn India, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has reached epidemic proportions, with population-based studies reporting a prevalence...
Intranasal Corticosteroids in Allergic Rhinitis: Indian ENT Perspective and Utility of Fluticasone Furoate Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Jan 2025 11:00 AM ISTAllergic Rhinitis (AR), one of the most prevalent types of chronic rhinitis, has marked symptoms of nasal congestion, itching, rhinorrhoea, sneezing,...
PCOS Management in India in 2024: Top 10 Insights from Gynecologists, Dermatologists and Endocrinologists Cross-Talk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Dec 2024 11:45 AM ISTPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) remains one of the most challenging health concerns for women in India today, impacting both physical and emotional...
A Comparative Analysis: Selenium Sulfide vs Ketoconazole in Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Dec 2024 9:15 AM ISTSeborrheic dermatitis is a prevalent inflammatory skin condition characterized by papulosquamous lesions, primarily affecting areas abundant in...
Efficacy and Safety of Montelukast with Fexofenadine in Allergic Rhinitis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Nov 2024 11:58 AM ISTAllergic Rhinitis (AR) can be an intermittent or persistent, seasonal or perennial immunologic inflammatory condition affecting the nasal mucosa....
Primary Prevention with Aspirin: Lowering ASCVD Mortality in Adults with Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Dr Prakash Kumar19 Nov 2024 9:15 AM ISTQuick Takeaways:Elevated Lp(a) (>=50 mg/dL) significantly raises ASCVD risk, affecting around 25% of Indians.One-time Lp(a) screening in adulthood...
Combatting Anti-fungal Resistance: Selenium Sulfide as a Promising Solution in Tackling Tinea Versicolor and Seborrheic Dermatitis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Nov 2024 12:33 PM ISTIn the world of microbes, the evolution of resistance to antimicrobial drugs is a process that is nearly inevitable. (1) While fungal resistance is...
Metoprolol: Applicability in Young Hypertensives in India Dr. Debopriyo Mondal11 Nov 2024 12:31 PM ISTHypertension affects 1 in 8 adults aged between 20 and 40 years. The prevalence of hypertension among adults in India is about 25 to 42% and three...
Theory to Practice: Implementing Aspirin and Statin Therapy in Primary Care Settings Dr Nishant Tripathi5 Nov 2024 9:00 AM ISTPremature ASCVD in IndiaThe prevalence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) has been increasing in India, surpassing infectious diseases...
