Autologous semitendinosus meniscus graft significantly improves knee joint kinematics after complete lateral meniscectomy Dr Supreeth D R11 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTMeniscal injuries are among the most common injuries within the knee joint. Dependent on the localisation and type of meniscus injury, detrimental...
Use of beta-blockers tied to lower risk of total knee replacement in patients with osteoarthritis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTSpain: The use of beta-blockers, a widely used class of BP (blood pressure)--lowering medications, among patients with osteoarthritis (OA) is...
Ferric derisomaltose plus tranexamic acid may reduce blood transfusion risk by 50% in hip surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Sept 2023 9:00 AM ISTHip fractures are a common and serious injury, particularly among the elderly, often requiring surgery. Anaemia and the subsequent need for blood...
Fact Check: Can oiling of the navel cure joint pain? MD Fact Check team8 Sept 2023 5:15 PM ISTCan oiling of navel cure joint pain? Claim: A social media post on Pinterest claims that oiling the navel has several benefits: moisturising skin,...
Low-Dose Glucocorticoids in RA Linked to Modest Weight Gain, but Not Hypertension Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the use of low-dose glucocorticoids over a span of two years has been found to lead to a slight increase...
Denosumab effective in improving BMD and microarchitecture in rheumatoid arthritis Jacinthlyn Sylvia7 Sept 2023 9:30 AM ISTIn a recent study, a pre-specified exploratory analysis has shed light on the beneficial effects of denosumab on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone...
Low preoperative haemoglobin levels tied to lower survival in patients undergoing surgery for hip fracture Medha Baranwal7 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTJordan: A recent study published in BMC Surgery has shed light on the importance of preoperative anaemia screening and management in patients with hip...
Upadacitinib increases risk of herpes zoster, serious infections and skin cancer in RA patients: BMJ Jacinthlyn Sylvia6 Sept 2023 10:00 AM ISTIn a recent study examining the safety of upadacitinib in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, researchers have reported an increased risk of serious...
Etoricoxib more Efficacious than Acetaminophen in reducing Pain after Lumbar Laminectomy Surgery Dr. Krishna Shah5 Sept 2023 10:00 AM ISTA recent study by researchers in Thailand has showed that as compared to acetaminophen, etoricoxib can significantly reduce post-operative morphine...
Small measures that can reduce hip fractures Isra Zaman4 Sept 2023 10:15 AM ISTSimple strategies to strengthen your bones, implemented by the whole community not just those at higher risk, could lead to a substantial decrease in...
Pre-operative Elevated HbA1c associated with increased Infections after Spine surgeries Dr. Krishna Shah4 Sept 2023 10:00 AM ISTPreoperative Hb1Ac screening has substantial association with estimation of the risk to develop postoperative infections after elective spine...
Arthroscopic Posterior HAGL Repair Using Direct Transaxillary Portal improves visualization and localization of the repair site Dr Supreeth D R3 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTAvulsion of the inferior glenohumeral humeral ligament (HAGL lesion) results from posttraumatic shoulder instability with or without various injuries...
