New active molecule derived from VIP can prevent inflammation in orthopedic implants, finds study Medha Baranwal16 May 2021 10:45 PM ISTIsrael: An active molecule (SNV), derived from a vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP, a short protein), has been developed by researchers from Tel Aviv...
Newer class of fluoroquinolones may present reduced risk of tendon ruptures Hina Zahid15 May 2021 11:29 AM ISTIt's widely understood that people taking a common class of antibiotics, like ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin, run the risk of tendonitis and tendon...
PRP injection could be an alternative treatment for lateral epicondylitis: Study Medha Baranwal15 May 2021 8:15 AM ISTUSA: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections may be a suitable alternative treatment to lateral epicondylar surgery for patients with lateral...
Radial nerve palsy common in humoral shaft fracture has high recovery rates: Study Dr Satabdi Saha13 May 2021 7:00 PM ISTIn a recent study result published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, researchers have highlighted that a high percentage of patients with...
MMF therapy with pegloticase meaningfully improves refractory gout, finds study Dr Kartikeya Kohli13 May 2021 8:00 AM ISTResearchers at Michigan Medicine have found that by Combining MMF therapy with pegloticase doubles success of treatment of refractory gout.Pegloticase...
PCOS tied to knee osteoarthritis impairing daily living activities: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan11 May 2021 8:15 PM ISTAccording to recent research, it has been observed that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may experience knee-related symptoms and...
Tapering DMARDs May Lead to Disease Flare in Patients with RA Remission: JAMA MD Bureau11 May 2021 6:15 AM ISTSustained remission has become an achievable goal for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In a recent study, researchers have found that cut half...
Bone fracture anywhere in body increases future fracture risk in postmenopausal women Hina Zahid9 May 2021 7:00 PM ISTCurrent guidelines for managing osteoporosis specifically call out hip or spine fractures for increasing the risk for subsequent bone breaks. But a...
Secondary total hip arthroplasty common in elderly with internally fixated acetabular fractures Medha Baranwal7 May 2021 6:00 PM ISTCanada: Compared to younger patients, older patients with an AF open reduction internal fixation are at significantly higher risk for secondary total...
Manipal Doctors successfully treat Giant Cell tumour in 85-year-old woman Medical Dialogues Bureau7 May 2021 3:50 PM ISTBengaluru: Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road successfully removed a benign aggressive bone tumor called Giant Cell tumor around the knee in an...
Erythropoietin use linked to risk of hip fractures in dialysis patients: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan6 May 2021 8:34 PM ISTAccording to a recent study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, researchers have observed that erythropoietin treatment (EPO)...
Combination of Conservative Therapies significantly improves osteoarthritis: JAMA Dr Satabdi Saha6 May 2021 10:17 AM ISTPeople with thumb-base osteoarthritis (OA) who receive a combination of conservative treatments, including education in self-management, ergonomics...
