FDA clears rapid PCR test for sore throat and respiratory infections Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 March 2024 6:30 PM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance to bioMerieux for a rapid respiratory/sore throat panel. The test will help...
Early age at menopause and first childbirth associated with increased risk of lung cancer: Study Dr. Shravani Dali28 March 2024 7:30 PM ISTEarly age at menopause and first childbirth associated with increased risk of lung cancer suggests a new study published in the Chest.Several...
FDA approves sotatercept for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 March 2024 7:30 PM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved sotatercept (Winrevair) for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults....
India TB Report-2024: 16 percent decline in new cases since 2015 Kajal Rajput28 March 2024 5:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: India has witnessed a 16 per cent decline in Tuberculosis (TB) incidence (new cases emerging each year) and an 18 per cent reduction in...
Weight-based HFNC use for bronchiolitis tied to reduced ICU admission in children: JAMA Medha Baranwal28 March 2024 5:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has shown an association between weight-based non-ICU (intensive care unit) high-flow nasal cannula...
Use of Popular obesity drugs may increase risk of aspiration pneumonia following endoscopy: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 March 2024 6:00 AM ISTUse of Popular obesity drugs may increase risk of aspiration pneumonia following endoscopy, suggests new research from Cedars-Sinai. Therefore...
Non-invasive electromagnetic phrenic nerve stimulation in ICU Setting Key to Preventing Diaphragm Atrophy: CHEST Aditi27 March 2024 7:00 PM ISTElectromagnetic stimulation of the phrenic nerve induces diaphragm contractions, but no coils for clinical use have been available.In original...
Buteyko breathing technique effective adjunct in asthma therapy deserving wider attention, suggests study Aditi26 March 2024 7:45 PM ISTIt has been suggested that non-pharmaceutical approaches, such as the Buteyko breathing technique (BBT), be implemented to support traditional asthma...
Higher supplemental oxygenation levels not better for COVID-19 patients experiencing hypoxia : JAMA Dr. Shravani Dali25 March 2024 11:00 PM ISTHigher supplemental oxygenation levels are not better for COVID-19 patients experiencing hypoxia suggests a new study published in the...
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Shows Potential in Reducing Viral Respiratory Tract Infections: Study Dr Riya Dave25 March 2024 8:15 PM ISTPneumococcal disease poses a significant health burden worldwide, and PCVs have been instrumental in reducing its incidence. Emerging evidence...
Dr Kuldeep Singh Sachdeva highlights Diagnostic and treatment delays in TB Kajal Rajput25 March 2024 3:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: Dr Kuldeep Singh Sachdeva, former head of India’s TB elimination program at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has highlighted...
AI can now detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 March 2024 9:00 PM ISTArtificial intelligence can spot COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images much like facial recognition software can spot a face in a crowd, new research...
