Use of NOACs in diabetes with AF tied to decreased risk of osteoporotic fractures compared to warfarin Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Oct 2022 12:15 AM ISTCHINA: In individuals with type 2 diabetes with atrial fibrillation, usage of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants was linked to a decreased...
JAK inhibitors promising for treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis Jacinthlyn Sylvia5 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTCanada: The treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors is safe and appears promising,...
Use of Bipolar Sealers and Tourniquet Have Similar Outcomes in TKA: Study Dr Supreeth D R4 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTThe use of tourniquets and bipolar sealers are effective methods of hemostasis during total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, their effect on...
LocArm Holder- Helpful low cost Assistant for Disinfection in Hand Surgery Procedures Dr Supreeth D R4 Oct 2022 10:00 AM ISTThe article in Indian Journal of orthopedics by Francesco Costa et al describes an innovative easy-to-use and hands-free device that helps the surgeon...
Early surgical decompression tied to better outcomes in central cord syndrome; JAMA Medha Baranwal3 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTCanada: Early surgical decompression in patients with central cord syndrome (CCS) improves recovery in upper limb motor function, a recent study in...
UBE decompression effective treatment option in patients with thoracic OLF Dr Supreeth D R2 Oct 2022 10:45 PM ISTOssification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is an uncommon disease that mostly occurs in East Asians. Laminectomy is often considered when patients...
New dental material may help reduce sensitivity of teeth in case of abrasion of enamel Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTScientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a material for mineralizing bones and teeth. By adding a complex of amino acids to hydroxyapatite, they were...
Amyloidosis of Femoral Neck: An Unusual Cause of Pathologic Fracture Dr Supreeth D R30 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTThe deposition of amyloid within human tissue can be detrimental to the proper functioning of multiple organ systems. While the infiltration of the...
Injection Posimir available for relief of pain after shoulder surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTPosimir (bupivacaine solution) is now commercially available for providing postsurgical analgesia up to 72 hours following arthroscopic subacromial...
Case of Bilateral Erosive Septic Hip Arthritis Following Pregnancy: a report Dr Supreeth D R29 Sept 2022 6:45 PM ISTE.A. Boes et al report on a 34-year-old female whose normal spontaneous vaginal delivery was complicated by Group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization....
New implantable shock absorber relieves pain, delays knee replacement in osteoarthritis patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Sept 2022 9:30 AM ISTUSA: Knee pain is a chronic condition that affects approximately 14 million Americans of all ages. Total knee replacement is the last remedy if...
Calcium supplementation in young adulthood strengthens bones, claims new meta-analysis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTThere has been considerable debate about whether calcium supplementation has effects on bone health among young people. Further the effect of calcium...
