Vitamin D deficiency increases severity of disease in asthma patients: Study Medha Baranwal26 Aug 2021 12:00 PM ISTSaudi Arabia: Vitamin D deficiency or even insufficiency is associated with disease severity in bronchial asthma patients, a recent study in the...
Anticoagulation with heparin increases survival in moderately-ill COVID-19 patients: NEJM Medha Baranwal26 Aug 2021 9:15 AM ISTTreating moderately ill hospitalized COVID-19 patients with therapeutic-dose anticoagulation with heparin increased the probability of survival.USA:...
Shorter weekly regimen of rifapentine-isoniazid effective option for TB prevention in HIV: Study Hina Zahid25 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTSouth Africa: People with HIV infection assigned with a shorter weekly course of rifapentine-isoniazid therapy for preventing tuberculosis...
CPAP use improves blood sugar and glucose variability in sleep apnea patients: Study Dr. Shravani Dali24 Aug 2021 11:00 AM ISTStudies in the past have reported sudden death in patients with Obstructive sleep apnea during nighttime sleep which might be associated with...
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...
