Photon-counting CT may evaluate lung structure and function Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTNew CT technology allows for a comprehensive, simultaneous evaluation of lung structure and function, something not possible with standard CT,...
Lower levels of vitamin D within 24 hours of birth associated with RDS development among kids Aditi20 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTGrowing evidence suggests an association between the vitamin D levels and respiratory outcomes of preterm infants.According to a recent study ...
Echocardiography may predict Adverse Outcomes in COPD Patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTCardiovascular diseases often accompany chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), making their evaluation and management crucial in the overall...
Measurement tool helps reduce over-inflation of safety device on breathing tubes used during GA, decreases sore throats and complications Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTA measurement tool should be used to reduce overinflation of a device, located on breathing tubes, that protects the patient's airway during general...
FDA approves new drug to Prevent RSV in infants and very young children Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 July 2023 11:45 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved The FDA approved nirsevimab (Beyfortus) for prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-related...
IV-NAC effective against respiratory disease with abnormal mucus secretion Medha Baranwal19 July 2023 10:00 AM ISTChina: A recent study has demonstrated the efficacy of intravenous (IV) N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in respiratory diseases with abnormal mucus...
Long-term exposure to air pollutants associated with increased risk of pneumonia among smokers Dr. Shravani Dali17 July 2023 8:30 PM ISTLong-term exposure to air pollutants is associated with an increased risk of pneumonia among smokers suggests a new study published in BMC...
Reduced ventilatory efficiency encountered in patients with hypertension during exercise Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 July 2023 11:15 AM ISTUK: A recent study has found a higher minute ventilation/volume of expired CO2 slope (ventilatory efficiency) in patients with primary hypertension...
Subpleural nodules and septal thickening diagnostic of pulmonary TB with pleural effusion on CT chest: Study Medha Baranwal16 July 2023 8:30 PM ISTSouth Korea: A new study published in CHEST Journal by Min Kyung Jung and a team of researchers suggests that computed tomography (CT) findings of...
Blood plasma proteins in may have a role in incidence of long Covid Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 July 2023 8:30 PM ISTCanada: In a recent study, published in the Journal of Translational Medicine, the researchers have discovered unique patterns of blood plasma in long...
Bacterial and fungal infections may increase risk of lung infections due to P. aeruginosa in children with CF Niveditha Subramani13 July 2023 8:30 PM ISTAmongst all infectious agents, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) remains the most frequently isolated pathogen in the airways of adults with Cystic fibrosis...
Early IV to Oral antibiotic switching reduces LOS and antibiotics duration in Community-Acquired Pneumonia patients Jacinthlyn Sylvia13 July 2023 9:15 AM ISTA new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests that early intravenous (IV) to oral antibiotic switching was linked to lower...
