Women with endometriosis have high risk for several chronic diseases Dr Nirali Kapoor23 Jan 2023 10:15 AM ISTEndometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent disorder affecting 6%-10% of women in the reproductive age. It may cause dysmenorrhea, chronic...
Nab-paclitaxel does not extend survival in biliary tract cancer; though has benefits for some Isra Zaman23 Jan 2023 9:15 AM ISTAdding nab-paclitaxel to a standard treatment of gemcitabine plus cisplatin does not significantly extend median overall survival (OS) time for...
Preterm birth significantly more prevalent in twin pregnancies than in singleton pregnancies Dr Nirali Kapoor20 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTPrematurity is a major contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality. The incidence of preterm birth is higher in twin pregnancies than in ...
Pregnant women infected with COVID-19 at higher risk of death, complications: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Jan 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in BMJ Global Health has revealed that SARS-CoV-2 infection at any time during pregnancy increases the risk of severe...
Chemicals that accumulate in vagina linked with preterm birth: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Jan 2023 10:15 AM ISTVaginal metabolites have the potential to predict, months in advance, which women are likely to deliver early.USA: A new study published in Nature...
Acupuncture and acupressure may help alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Jan 2023 10:00 AM ISTPatients undergoing surgery for ovarian and endometrial cancers often experience anxiety and pain. A new study indicates that acupressure before...
Common medicine can stop the transmission of HIV infection from mother to child Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Jan 2023 10:00 AM ISTAntiviral drugs almost completely reduce the risk of mothers passing on HIV infection to their children, even in a low-income country with a high HIV...
Body Dissatisfaction primary cause of eating disorders at any age including during perimenopause Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Jan 2023 9:45 AM ISTEating disorders are stereotypically associated with adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence, however, suggests that these conditions can occur...
AI-based analysis of ultrasound images and videos predicts gestational age more accurately: Study Medha Baranwal18 Jan 2023 11:30 AM ISTUSA: Artificial intelligence (AI) models hold the potential to empower trained ultrasonography operators to determine gestational age (GA) with higher...
Alkem launches novel breast cancer treatment drug Palbociclib under brand name Palbo Dr. Nandita Mohan18 Jan 2023 11:15 AM ISTPalbo comes in capsule form in multiple dose strengths with varied pricing ranges, including 125mg at INR 6125/- for 21 capsules, 100mg at Rs. 6062/-,...
Antidepressant use, infection during pregnancy linked to neurodevelopmental changes in babies, study suggests Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTAntidepressant use during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to heighten the risk of lifelong neurodevelopmental changes in babies' brains, such...
Diabetes during pregnancy tied to increased risk neurodevelopmental disorders in children Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Jan 2023 10:30 AM ISTTaiwan: A recent study has revealed an association between maternal diabetes during pregnancy (type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes) and an...
