Is sleep apnoea an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19 infection finds BMJ study Dr Sravan Kumar12 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTObstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is associated with higher body mass index (BMI), diabetes, older age and male gender, which are all risk factors for...
Anticoagulation therapy does not improve survival in COVID 19 patients: Study Medha Baranwal11 Jun 2021 11:09 AM ISTItaly: Treatment of the general population having coronavirus disease 2019 with anticoagulation therapy is not associated with better survival but...
High doses of immunoglobulin may help combat COVID-19 vaccine-induced clots: NEJM Dr Kartikeya Kohli11 Jun 2021 10:30 AM ISTIt has been found that vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) is a rare side effect of adenoviral vector vaccines against...
FDA Extends Approval of TRIKAFTA For Cystic Fibrosis Josepha James11 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTCystic fibrosis is caused by a defective protein that is the result of mutations in the CFTR gene. Although there is approximately 2,000 known cystic...
Researchers develop blood test for early detection of tuberculosis in infants Hina Zahid10 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A highly sensitive blood test that detects a protein secreted by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB infection, can help in the early...
Lidocaine throat spray effective in patients with refractory chronic cough, Study says Dr. Nandita Mohan10 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTRecent research has found out that Lidocaine throat spray was effective in reducing cough frequency in patients with refractory chronic cough (RCC)....
Xenon MRI detects long-term lung damage in COVID patients even after normal CT: Study Hina Zahid10 Jun 2021 8:30 AM ISTA cutting-edge method of imaging pioneered at the University of Sheffield has identified persistent damage to the lungs of Covid-19 patients at least...
Earlier ECMO beneficial for patients with refractory cardiogenic shock: Study Medha Baranwal9 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTSeoul, Korea: Earlier extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support improves clinical outcomes in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock...
Plant-based and fish diet may protect against severe COVID-19 infection: BMJ Medha Baranwal8 Jun 2021 11:30 AM ISTA healthy diet rich in nutrient dense foods may be considered for protection against severe COVID-19.USA: Consumption of plant-based and/or fish...
Tracheal Intubation With Stylet Have High First Pass Intubation Success Rate MD Bureau8 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTTracheal intubation is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the intensive care unit (ICU). The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)...
Bamlanivimab may help prevent COVID-19 infection, finds JAMA study Dr Sravan Kumar7 Jun 2021 11:16 AM ISTWhile the emergence of efficacious vaccines is a critical step in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, other preventive interventions, such as passive...
Chest radiograph and AI may predict need for hospitalization, supplemental oxygen in COVID patients: Study Medha Baranwal7 Jun 2021 10:00 AM ISTUSA: Deep learning analysis of chest x-ray may predict the need for supplemental oxygen and hospitalization in COVID-19 patients, finds a recent...
