High blood sugar levels may worsen course and prognosis of COPD regardless of diabetes status Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Nov 2022 10:15 PM ISTCHINA: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by progressive partially reversible airflow obstruction and airways inflammation is...
Inhaled fluticasone propionate/salmeterol controls asthma and improves health-related quality of life Aditi5 Nov 2022 9:30 AM ISTThailand: A review article published in Respiratory Medicine has highlighted that the Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is the outcome that...
Long-term exposure to air pollution can heighten kidney disease risk Isra Zaman5 Nov 2022 9:00 AM ISTAmong adults with normal kidney function, exposure to higher concentrations of components of air pollution was linked with higher risks of later...
Inhaled nitric oxide a "rescue therapy" for preterm infants with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Aditi4 Nov 2022 9:45 AM ISTTurkey: A study published in the Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine concluded that infants of gestational age < 34 weeks with Persistent...
Laryngeal mask airway use tied to less pharyngolaryngeal complications after thyroid surgery Medha Baranwal3 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTTaiwan: Findings from a recent meta-analysis showed an association between laryngeal mask airway (LMA) and a reduced risk of pharyngolaryngeal...
Can High-efficiency particulate air based air purifier improve quality of Asthma control? Jacinthlyn Sylvia2 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTA new study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows that the air quality was greatly enhanced by the Dyson air purifier....
New guidelines on asthma management by global Initiative for Asthma 2022- Major recommendations Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Nov 2022 12:30 PM ISTThe Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has published new guidelines for managing asthma in consonance with the current practice of offering "living...
Finerenone protects against adverse events among COVID-19 in patients with CKD and T2DM: JAMA Dr. Shravani Dali2 Nov 2022 12:00 PM ISTTreatment with Finerenone is effective against pneumonia and COVID-19 in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes suggests a recent...
Cardiovascular diseases linked with development and survival in lung cancer Jacinthlyn Sylvia1 Nov 2022 7:30 PM ISTA new study published in Frontiers in Oncology suggests that the increased risk of lung cancer incidence and mortality associated with the diagnosis...
Urine bicarbonate test offers new, safe quantification of CFTR function in cystic fibrosis patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Nov 2022 9:30 AM ISTA study of 50 adult patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) has found that challenged urine bicarbonate excretion may offer a new, simple, and safe...
Research finds vaping to cause poor cardiovascular function in even young adults Isra Zaman1 Nov 2022 9:15 AM ISTAdults who regularly used electronic nicotine delivery devices, or e-cigarettes, displayed worrisome changes in heart and blood vessel function and...
Statins may reduce risk of lung cancer among patients of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Oct 2022 12:00 PM ISTKOREA: According to research findings presented at the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) 2022 Annual Meeting, conducted on October 16–19 in...
