Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease: AHA scientific statement Medha Baranwal23 Aug 2021 3:00 PM ISTUSA: The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a scientific statement on sleep-disordered breathing and cardiovascular complications.The...
Chest CT scan for lung cancer- pros and cons! MD Editorial Team23 Aug 2021 9:30 AM ISTPrimary diagnosis for lung cancer is computed tomography (CT). CT scan can be used to visualize nearly all parts of the body and is used to diagnose...
Low vitamin D levels, high BMI and blood sugar tied to severity of COVID-19: Study Medha Baranwal23 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTItaly: A recent study for the first time showed a strict association of Vitamin D levels with blood sugar and BMI in COVID-19 patients. The study,...
Lung Ultrasound helps achieve faster resolution of congestion in acute heart failure Dr Sravan Kumar19 Aug 2021 9:30 AM ISTAcute heart failure (AHF) is known to be associated with poor in-hospital and post discharge outcomes. Although no initial management strategy...
CYSTIC FIBROSIS : Challenges in diagnosis and treatment dr anusha19 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTCystic fibrosis is an inherited multisystem disorder of children and adults and is the most common life-limiting recessive genetic trait among...
Bronchiectasis may delay fundamental movement skill and growth in children: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan19 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTBronchiectasis is a major contributor to respiratory morbidity and healthcare utilization in children. Children with bronchiectasis often exhibit...
High-dose intravenous vitamin C benefits patients with severe COVID-19: Study Medha Baranwal18 Aug 2021 9:30 AM ISTChina: High-dose intravenous vitamin C (HIVC) has the potential to be an adjuvant therapy for the management of hyper-inflammation in patients with...
PPIs do not improve morning symptoms in asthma patients with GERD: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan18 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTAsthma often coexists with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The effect of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) treatment on asthma concomitant...
Higher blood clotting -- main cause of Long COVID syndrome, study finds Hina Zahid18 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTClotting markers were significantly elevated in the blood of patients with Long COVID syndrome compared with healthy controls.Ireland: A study led by...
Loss of smell and taste- symptoms of Covid - 19 investigated: Study MD Editorial Team17 Aug 2021 9:00 AM IST A global pandemic of SARS- CoV-2 was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, and continues to strain the healthcare...
Sleep Apnea associated with low levels of testosterone in severely obese men: study Dr. Shravani Dali16 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTAmong severely obese men, obstructive sleep apnea is significantly linked with lower levels of both total testosterone (TT) and free testosterone...
Renin-angiotensin-system inhibitors in COVID-19:To be continued or not? Dr Sravan Kumar16 Aug 2021 9:00 AM IST SARS-CoV-2 enters human cells through angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which plays an important role in the renin–angiotensin system. The...
