Oral health crucial for preventing nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia, study says Medha Baranwal8 Aug 2022 5:30 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology supports the emerging body of evidence on the cruciality of oral health...
Old age and smoking most important risk factors for developing any cancer: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Aug 2022 10:00 AM ISTA new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows older age and smoking are the two most important risk factors...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases of North India Dr. Nandita Mohan8 Aug 2022 9:00 AM ISTObstructive sleep apnea is commonly found in Interstitial lung diseases with overall incidence varying from 17 to 88 %. The morbidity and mortality...
High rates of kidney failure, clots seen in children and teens following COVID-19 infection: CDC Medha Baranwal7 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent CDC report has described a wide range of symptoms and conditions that cropped up in children and adolescents in the year after a...
Can hyperinsulinemia or insulin resistance lead to snoring? Study sheds light Medha Baranwal7 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTChina: Hyperinsulinemia or insulin resistance may be the reason for common snoring, a recent study in the European Journal of Clinical Investigation...
Nasal epithelium of children may inhibit infection and replication of some strains of COVID-19 virus Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Aug 2022 7:15 PM ISTSARS-CoV-2 causes a broad range of clinical symptoms, including potentially fatal acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). A study published August...
Quantitative CT predicts outcomes in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia5 Aug 2022 7:45 PM ISTAustralia: The degree of fibrotic abnormalities on baseline computed tomography (CT) is linked with outcomes independent of pulmonary function in a...
Early exposure to antibiotics can cause permanent asthma and allergies Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Aug 2022 7:45 PM ISTThe study, published in Mucosal Immunology, has provided the strongest evidence so far that the long-observed connection between antibiotic exposure...
Post Cardiotomy ECMO improves survival in pediatric patients with failed CPB weaning Medha Baranwal5 Aug 2022 7:45 PM ISTSouth Korea: A recent study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics found that in cases of failed cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) weaning and deterioration...
Sequential combination therapy improves clinical and functional status in PAH Dr.Niharika Harsha B4 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTA new investigation revealed that sequential combination therapy (SCT) was recommended in patients with WHO-FC II-III PAH who have established...
Narrower airways in women increase their risk of COPD Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Aug 2022 7:30 PM ISTWomen have narrower lung airways which increase their risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to their male...
Acid-suppressants use during infancy increases childhood risk of recurrent wheeze and asthma Dr. Hiral patel3 Aug 2022 9:15 AM ISTMassachusetts: A cohort study of children with a history of severe bronchiolitis found that the use of acid-suppressant medications during infancy...
