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...
Targeted lung cancer drug repotrectinib shows promise in TRIDENT-1 trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Oct 2022 4:45 AM ISTResearchers have found in TRIDENT-1 trial that targeted drug repotrectinib could help treat patients with a certain type of non-small cell lung...
Antifibrotics improve quality of life in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Oct 2022 8:15 PM ISTDENMARK: In terms of enhancing survival, treatment with nintedanib and pirfenidone was preferred to no antifibrotic medication, regardless of the...
Regular physical activity may boost effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTRegular physical activity may boost the effectiveness of the COVID-19 jab, with the level of protection afforded against serious infection rising in...
Early treatment with anti-anaerobic antibiotics tied to increased mortality in critically ill patients Dr. Shravani Dali28 Oct 2022 9:00 AM ISTIn critically ill patients, early treatment with anti-anaerobic antibiotics is associated with increased mortality suggests a recent study published...
Spontaneous-breathing trials with pressure-support ventilation no better than trials using T-piece: NEJM Medha Baranwal27 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTFrance: Among patients with a high risk of extubation failure, the use of pressure-support ventilation (PSV) fails to increase ventilator-free days at...
Role of Procalcitonin in Mechanically Ventilated Patients of COPD with respiratory failure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Oct 2022 9:15 AM ISTCHINA: According to a report published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, the detection of procalcitonin can...
Transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange safe for oxygen delivery during laser laryngeal surgery Medha Baranwal27 Oct 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange (THRIVE) is getting acceptance as an effective and safe method for oxygenation and...
Caffeine prophylaxis may alleviate intermittent hypoxemia among neonates born late preterm Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTNEW ZEALAND: According to research reported in Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition, BMC Journal, doses of 10 or 20 mg/kg/day...
Abnormal CT findings may persist for one year among COVID-19 patients after recovery Jacinthlyn Sylvia25 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTA new study published in The Chest Journal suggests that one year following recovery, COVID-19 patients frequently had persistent computed tomography...
