High levels of sP-selectin in sleep apnea linked to CVD and hypertension: Study Medha Baranwal7 May 2021 10:44 AM ISTCHINA: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients have higher levels of soluble P-selectin (sP-selectin) compared to non-OSA controls, according to a...
Four-month rifapentine regimen for TB equally effective as 6-month standard regimen: NEJM Medha Baranwal6 May 2021 6:45 AM ISTUSA: The effectiveness of a 4-month rifapentine-based regimen containing moxifloxacin is noninferior to the standard 6-month regimen for the treatment...
Centralized lung cancer screening programs improve adherence: JAMA Medha Baranwal5 May 2021 9:30 AM ISTUSA: People enrolled in centralized screening programs have higher adherence to annual screening for lung cancer even if the initial CT scan is...
Risk of Facial paralysis low with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines: WHO Data Medha Baranwal4 May 2021 6:56 AM ISTFrance: Facial paralysis risk is very low in people administered with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines as compared to those given other viral vaccines,...
AHA Guidance on COVID-19 related rare blood clots treatment Medha Baranwal3 May 2021 8:06 PM ISTUSA: The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has released guidance on signs, symptoms, and treatment for rare blood clots and low...
Novel surgical procedure prevents recurrence of congenital trachea defect, multiple operations: Study Medha Baranwal3 May 2021 4:48 AM ISTBoston, MA: A surgical procedure for the treatment of recurrent TEFs incorporating posterior tracheopexy and rotational esophagoplasty is highly...
Omalizumab reduces exacerbations of severe persistent asthma, Finds study Dr. Nandita Mohan2 May 2021 9:37 PM ISTResearchers have recently found out that adding omalizumab to the treatment of patients with uncontrolled severe persistent asthma reduces the...
Long-term pulmonary rehabilitation program benefits COPD patients, Finds study Dr. Nandita Mohan1 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTRecent research has revealed that contrast to short-term PR, long-term PR maintenance appeared more beneficial in less severe COPD patients, as...
COVID-19 vaccines can prevent corona related hospitalizations, deaths: CDC Medha Baranwal30 April 2021 8:45 PM ISTUSA: Recipients of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine are at a lower risk of COVID-19-associated hospitalization, post-COVID complications, and death, according...
Loss of smell and taste in COVID-19 patients linked to low QOL, depression: Study Medha Baranwal30 April 2021 6:15 AM ISTUSA: COVID-19 associated loss of smell or taste may have a substantial impact on quality of life and may lead to depression, and loss of appetite, a...
Delayed Antibiotics Prescription may Not Worsen respiratory tract infections: BMJ MD Bureau30 April 2021 12:22 AM ISTReducing unnecessary and inappropriate use of antibiotics is crucial to reduce antimicrobial resistance, particularly in primary care where...
Fully vaccinated people safe without masks outdoors: CDC Medha Baranwal28 April 2021 8:00 AM ISTUSA: Fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks during runs, rides, dining outdoors at restaurants, or small outdoor gatherings with...
