Easy Breathing improves effectiveness of dry powder inhalers, says study Hina Zahid13 Aug 2021 10:00 PM ISTOptimal inhalation rate that delivers the maximum amount of drug particles into the deeper airways of the lungs is one that is not too high or too...
CPAP reduces BP and cortisol levels in patients with sleep apnea: Study Medha Baranwal13 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTUK: CPAP treatment in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients is associated with lower blood pressure and cortisol levels, show results from a...
Treatment of Sleep Apnea with CPAP lowers risk of cardiovascular events: Study Dr. Shravani Dali12 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTManagement of Obstructive Sleep Apnea lowers the risk of such CVD outcomes suggests a peer-reviewed study published in the Clinical Correlations. ...
Better tracheostomy technique- Bjork flap or tracheal window? MD Editorial Team11 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTUpper airway obstruction, prolonged intubation, and the need for a pulmonary toilet are commonly treated by tracheostomy. Tracheostomy is a commonly...
Prenatal ultrafine particle exposure linked to asthma development in children, Study reports Dr. Nandita Mohan10 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTAmbient ultrafine particles (UFPs; <0.1 µm) may exert greater toxicity, compared to other pollution components, due to enhanced oxidative...
PCT and CRP, not reliable biomarkers for detecting secondary infections in COVID-19 patients: Study Medha Baranwal9 Aug 2021 3:00 PM ISTNetherlands: The inflammatory biomarkers CRP and PCT show a rebound increase upon cessation of dexamethasone in critically ill COVID-19 patients...
Fibrotic Lung abnormalities persist even after 1 year in severe COVID-19 survivors: Study Medha Baranwal9 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTChina: A recent study found interstitial lung abnormalities to be persistent even after 1 one year (as seen on CT scans) in severe COVID-19 survivors....
IV magnesium sulfate treatment may lead to subsequent hospitalization in children with asthma: JAMA Medha Baranwal9 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTResearchers studied 816 children and found that receiving intravenous magnesium in the emergency department was linked to subsequent hospitalization...
Researchers report memory problems in patients with mild COVID-19: JAMA Medha Baranwal9 Aug 2021 1:30 AM ISTNorway: A recent study examined self-reported memory problems 8 months following the COVID-19 infection in a large group of patients who were not...
Preoperative testing for COVID-19 important, regardless of vaccination: ASA and APSF Statement Hina Zahid8 Aug 2021 6:33 PM ISTUSA: The American Society of Anesthesiologists and Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation has released updated guidance on perioperative testing...
Non-invasive ventilation improves outcomes in Respiratory failure due to Covid19: finds study Dr Sravan Kumar8 Aug 2021 6:30 PM ISTAcute hypoxic respiratory failure is one of the most common and dreadful complications of COVID-19 and is associated with poor outcomes. Evidence...
Anticoagulation with heparin improves survival in moderately ill COVID-19 patients: NEJM Hina Zahid7 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTStudy results have set a new standard of care for moderately ill hospitalized COVID-19 patients around the world using an affordable, accessible and...
