Ultrasound guidance improves results of arthrocentesis of medium-sized joint effusions: Study Dr. Shravani Dali30 March 2022 9:30 AM ISTUltrasound-guided (USG) is better than landmark-guided (LMG) medium-sized joint arthrocentesis, according to a recent study published in the Academic...
Iberdomide found effective in SLE in higher doses compared to placebo: NEJM Medical Dialogues Editorial Team29 March 2022 9:30 AM ISTUSA: Iberdomide was found effective in achieving study endpoints in SLE patients in higher doses compared to placebo in a new study. The study found...
MRI can better diagnose patellar component loosening after knee surgery: Study Medha Baranwal29 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTNew York, NY: MRI shows higher sensitivity and substantial to excellent interreader reproducibility than X-ray for identifying patellar component...
Rheumatoid arthritis associated with glaucoma development: JAMA Medha Baranwal28 March 2022 11:15 AM ISTSouth Korea: A recent study in JAMA Network Open suggests that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher risk of primary open-angle...
Education, exercise before total knee replacement may not improve surgery outcomes: JAMA Medha Baranwal28 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTFrance: Findings from a trial showed that exercises and education prescribed as rehabilitation prior to total knee replacements (TKR) may not...
Etanercept lowers disease activity and helps patients achieve remission in RA Dr. Shravani Dali26 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTEtanercept is effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis according to a recent study published in the Springer. For rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the...
Trigger point needling effective for treating long COVID syndrome-related myalgia Dr Supreeth D R25 March 2022 11:57 PM ISTUSA: Myofascial pain is a complex health condition that affects the majority of the general population. Myalgia has been recognized as a symptom of...
Surgical and Ablative Procedures for Varicose Veins Dr. Paresh Pai25 March 2022 9:15 AM ISTCase capsule:Brief history: A 30-year-old man, Mr. Ankit, presented to the surgery OPD with dilated and tortuous superficial veins in his right leg...
High Post Voidal Residual Volume a risk for Postoperative Urinary Retention in Total Joint Arthroplasty Dr Supreeth D R25 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a significant problem in total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Although risk factors for POUR have been well...
Shoulder injury a rare potential side effect of vaccination Hina Zahid24 March 2022 2:00 PM ISTA retrospective cohort study found that shoulder injury occurred in fewer than 1 in 10,000 patients who received an intramuscular vaccinations...
Total knee replacement improves knee function quality of life in obese patients Medha Baranwal23 March 2022 7:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: A recent study revealed that all cases of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), irrespective of obesity class, showed a comparable improvement in...
Methotrexate escalation or add on adalimumab- Trial guides selecting initial PsA treatment Medha Baranwal23 March 2022 9:45 AM ISTUK: Results from a phase 4, an open-label study supports the addition of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor adalimumab over escalating methotrexate...
