Breastfeeding and childbearing may prevent early menopause Hina Zahid12 Feb 2020 6:45 PM ISTAMHERST, Mass. -Breastfeeding and childbearing may prevent early menopause is the finding of one of the largest studies. Details of the study...
Nebulized normal saline improves respiratory symptoms in acute bronchiolitis: JAMA Medha Baranwal12 Feb 2020 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Nebulized normal saline (NS) may be an active treatment for acute viral bronchiolitis, according to a recent review published in the journal JAMA...
CRP levels of no consequence in infection management in infants: JAMA Medha Baranwal5 Feb 2020 3:36 PM ISTUK: Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level is not sufficiently accurate to aid diagnosis or to inform treatment decisions in infants with suspected...
IV ondansetron may increase congenital malformations risk finds JAMA study  Medha Baranwal4 Feb 2020 4:12 PM ISTBoston, Massachusetts: Intravenous administration of ondansetron may be associated with greater risks of congenital cardiac malformations and oral...
Early Tamiflu administration reduces risk of Flu associated pneumonia in children Medha Baranwal4 Feb 2020 3:08 PM ISTChina: Early administration of oseltamivir (within the first 48 hours of onset) can reduce the risk of influenza B virus-associated pneumonia in...
Babies spending more time in NICU at greater risk of mental problems later Hina Zahid3 Feb 2020 5:30 PM ISTHamilton, ON -McMaster University researchers conducted a study to investigate the mental health of children and adolescents admitted to neonatal...
Current evidence does not support ibuprofen use for PDA prevention: Cochrane Review Medha Baranwal2 Feb 2020 10:00 AM ISTDelhi: Ibuprofen can prevent patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants but does not confer any other short-term or long-term benefits, a...
Scientists develop effective, safer and less costly polio vaccine Hina Zahid1 Feb 2020 5:15 PM ISTBethesda, Md. – As the world nears poliovirus eradication, the vaccines themselves have become the greatest threat. In response to global demand for...
FDA approves Palforzia for oral treatment of Peanut allergy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Feb 2020 9:36 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has okayed Palforzia [Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Allergen Powder-dnfp] for treatment of allergic reactions,...
Prenatal antibiotic exposure increases risk of childhood asthma Hina Zahid31 Jan 2020 5:12 PM ISTUSA: An increasing number of antibiotics courses, early timing, and broad-spectrum prenatal antibiotic exposure were associated with increased risk...
Use of low-calorie sweeteners during pregnancy may increase weight of infants Hina Zahid30 Jan 2020 3:57 PM ISTMany people turn to artificial or so-calleUse d natural sweeteners to cut calories and lose weight. Time and again there have been studies favouring...
Smoking during pregnancy increases risk of fracture in infants Hina Zahid30 Jan 2020 5:30 AM ISTMany studies have found a link between smoking during pregnancy and growth problems in infants. But evidence of the impact of smoking during pregnancy...
