RA linked to Increased Pulmonary Function Abnormalities, claims study Dr Satabdi Saha29 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk for restrictive and obstructive pattern abnormalities on spirometry, which were not...
Metformin lowers asthma exacerbations independent of blood sugar control: Study Dr. Shravani Dali27 July 2021 9:45 AM ISTUsage of Metformin, irrespective of blood sugar level control and obesity was linked with a lower probability of asthma-associated Emergency...
VivAer device may help improve nasal obstruction with nasal valve collapse: Study Hina Zahid27 July 2021 8:15 AM ISTUSA: Results from the VATRAC trial confirm the safety and efficacy of VivAer for the treatment of nasal airway obstruction (NAO) caused by nasal valve...
Hormone Replacement Therapy may lead to development of asthma in females: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan26 July 2021 9:15 AM ISTHormone replacement therapy (HRT) is prescribed to millions of women worldwide. Previous studies have suggested that HRT has both protective and...
Antifibrotic therapy reduces mortality and acute exacerbation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Chest Dr Satabdi Saha24 July 2021 9:15 AM ISTAntifibrotic treatment appears to reduce the risk of all-cause mortality and acute exacerbation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to...
Exercise may lower the risk of sleep apnea, study finds Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 July 2021 8:30 AM ISTUSA: More physical activity and lesser hours of sitting while TV watching lowers the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), researchers...
Self-administered high-flow therapy not of much benefit for COPD and type 1 respiratory failure: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 July 2021 10:39 AM ISTDelhi: The available study data did not show any benefit of high-flow therapy (HFT) in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
Canakinumab does not improve survival in severe COVID-19 finds JAMA study Dr Satabdi Saha22 July 2021 8:25 AM ISTAmong patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19, treatment with canakinumab, compared with placebo, did not significantly increase the likelihood...
Routine respiratory followup important in recovered COVID-19 pneumonia patients: Lancet Dr Sravan Kumar20 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTOver 100 million people over the world seem to have recovered from COVID-19 infection but concerns remain about long-term sequelae following acute...
Tissue Doppler may detect LV Dysfunction in COPD patients without pulmonary hypertension Dr. Nandita Mohan19 July 2021 8:45 AM ISTSubclinical LV systolic dysfunction was a frequent finding in a cohort of COPD patients, even in those with normal pulmonary artery pressure, finds...
Heart disease medications may reduce severity of COVID-19, finds study Hina Zahid19 July 2021 8:45 AM ISTStatins and anti-hypertension medications stabilize the underlying diseases for which they are prescribed, making patients more likely to recover from...
Routine remdesivir treatment prolongs hospital stay, does not improve survival: JAMA Medha Baranwal19 July 2021 5:30 AM ISTThe finding of the study that Remdesivir Use prolongs Hospital Length of Stay is Paradox of a Clinical Trial vs Real-Life Use.
