New wearable sensor measures neck strain- helps in detecting concussion Dr. Nandita Mohan25 Jun 2022 9:30 AM ISTA newly developed sensor patch worn on the back of the neck may be helpful in predicting the risk of concussion in high-impact sports such as American...
Do antipsychotics decrease agitation and psychosis in dementia? Medha Baranwal24 Jun 2022 8:00 PM ISTGermany: A Cochrane review suggested that there is some evidence that typical antipsychotics might reduce psychosis and agitation in dementia...
Acupuncture effective in reducing headaches? Dr. Nandita Mohan24 Jun 2022 9:30 AM ISTTension-type headaches often present with a pressing or tightening feeling on both sides of the head with mild to moderate intensity. These headaches...
Primary hyperparathyroidism linked to bone fracture, stroke, and heart attack Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Jun 2022 7:30 PM ISTPrevious studies have linked primary hyperparathyroidism to osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. However, since these studies have been few and...
Diabetic neuropathy reduces masticatory efficiency in type 2 diabetes patients: PLOS One Medha Baranwal23 Jun 2022 10:00 AM ISTJapan: A recent study in PLOS One showed that type 2 diabetes patients who developed diabetic neuropathy have a significantly reduced masticatory...
Computer tool to track stroke rehabilitation to boost recovery Dr. Nandita Mohan23 Jun 2022 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a new study, a sensor-equipped computer program can accurately identify and count arm movements in people undergoing stroke...
Dementia risk decreases after Smoking Cessation in Atrial Fibrillation patients Dr. Nandita Mohan23 Jun 2022 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a new study published in the Jama Network Open, smoking is associated with a significantly higher risk of dementia in patients with...
Insomnia in midlife may manifest as cognitive problems in retirement age Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Jun 2022 7:30 PM IST The Helsinki Health Study at the University of Helsinki investigated the development of insomnia symptoms in midlife and their effects on...
Lifestyle modification improves cognition in people with resistant hypertension: Study Medha Baranwal22 Jun 2022 7:30 PM ISTUSA: Lifestyle modification in people with resistant hypertension improves cognition, a recent study in the Journal of Hypertension has found. This...
Anti-tau antibody Semorinemab fails to slow Alzheimer's disease progression: JAMA Dr. Hiral patel22 Jun 2022 9:45 AM ISTUSA: A 73-week, phase 2, randomized clinical trial data published in JAMA Neurology showed that semorinemab did not slow clinical AD progression ...
Paliperidone palmitate initiation tied to higher treatment continuation in schizophrenia: BMC Dr. Hiral patel22 Jun 2022 9:30 AM ISTEurope: In schizophrenia patients, paliperidone palmitate is associated with a significantly higher treatment continuation than risperidone...
Squeezing and rubbing of eyelids substantially increases IOP in glaucoma patients: BMJ Jacinthlyn Sylvia22 Jun 2022 9:15 AM ISTGermany: Eyelid maneuvers (especially substantial with squeezing and rubbing) caused transient elevations in intraocular pressure (IOP) in individuals...
