Transcatheter closure of PFO safe in older patients above 60 years, Circualtion study says Medha Baranwal15 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTCanada: Transcatheter closure is safe and is associated with a relatively low risk of recurrent ischemic events in patients older than 60 years with a...
Fusobacterium nucleatum- cause of periodontal diseases, linked to Alzheimer's disease also Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 July 2022 9:00 AM ISTFusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is a common type of bacteria that proliferates in periodontal disease. It affects the gums and jawbone, and if...
Erythropoietin not beneficial for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in newborns: NEJM Jacinthlyn Sylvia15 July 2022 4:00 AM ISTUSA: In a new study conducted by Yvonne W. Wu and colleagues it has been found that, erythropoietin administration did not reduce the risk of...
Central sensitization potential mechanism as cause of chronic pain in opioid use disorder Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTScientists have long noted a connection between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain, however brain mechanisms linking OUD and chronic pain are...
Shift work increases the severity of strokes later in life Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 July 2022 7:45 PM ISTAs most Americans wind down for bed, 15 million people are just clocking into work. These hospital workers, emergency responders, factory operators...
Bridging therapy bests direct endovascular thrombectomy for stroke management: DIRECT-SAFE trial Dr. Hiral patel14 July 2022 7:30 PM ISTAustralia: Direct endovascular thrombectomy is not non-inferior to standard bridging therapy (intravenous thrombolysis before endovascular...
Patients with sleep disorders more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, study suggests Medha Baranwal13 July 2022 7:45 PM ISTTaiwan: Findings from a nationwide population-based cohort study have suggested a strong relationship between sleep disorder (SD) and incident atrial...
Vascular calcification protects against progressive abdominal aortic aneurysm expansion, study suggests Medha Baranwal12 July 2022 7:30 PM ISTAustria: Increased vascular calcification is associated with a significant decrease in aneurysm growth over time, suggests a recent study in...
Transdermal Cannabidiol safe but no better than placebo in drug-resistant focal epilepsy: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia12 July 2022 10:45 AM ISTAustralia: A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association found that transdermal cannabidiol dosages were well accepted and...
How Long term high fat diet expands waistline and shrinks brain Roshni Dhar12 July 2022 9:30 AM ISTNew research shows that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also playing havoc with your brain. An international study led by...
Oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy are closely associated with stroke: AHA Jacinthlyn Sylvia10 July 2022 7:30 PM ISTSweden: The use of oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy was linked to an increased risk of stroke, particularly during the first year...
Angiotensin receptor blockers reduce dementia progression in hypertensive patients: AHA Jacinthlyn Sylvia9 July 2022 9:45 AM ISTChina: A new study published in the journal Hypertension showed that angiotensin receptor blockers were related to a decreased risk of dementia...
