Lower oxygenation target in ICU patients with COVID-19 tied to more days alive without life support: JAMA Medha Baranwal12 April 2024 7:00 AM ISTDenmark: An arterial oxygen pressure (PaO2) target of 60 mm Hg versus 90 mm Hg led to more days alive without support in intensive care unit (ICU)...
Oral Appliance Noninferior to CPAP in Reducing Blood Pressure for Sleep Apnea Patients, suggests study Dr Riya Dave10 April 2024 8:00 PM ISTThe treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often involves continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), but adherence to this therapy can be...
Plasma Aldosterone levels may not predict ICU mortality in patients treated for COVID-19: Study Medha Baranwal9 April 2024 10:30 PM ISTPoland: Plasma aldosterone levels do not predict 28-day mortality in patients treated for COVID-19 in the ICU, a recent study published in Scientific...
New ultrasound technology may revolutionize respiratory disease diagnoses, suggests research Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 April 2024 5:15 AM ISTThe thorax, the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, provides medical professionals with a valuable window into a patient's respiratory...
Neurological Manifestations in COVID-19 patients Linked to Poor Long-Term Outcomes, claims study Dr Riya Dave7 April 2024 8:45 PM ISTNeurological complications have emerged as a significant concern in patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). A recent retrospective cohort...
Inhaled treprostinil cuts mortality among patients of pulmonary hypertension associated with ILD: Study Dr. Shravani Dali7 April 2024 8:30 PM ISTInhaled treprostinil cuts mortality among patients of pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease suggests a study published in...
Contact with kids most important factor in the onward transmission of pneumococcal pneumonia to elderly: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2024 8:15 PM ISTSpain: A recent study has suggested the main benefit of adult pneumococcal vaccination is to directly protect older adults exposed to children who may...
FDA approves injectable drug for three infections Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2024 2:00 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved injectable drug ceftobiprole medocaril sodium (Zevtera) for treatment of Staphylococcus aureus...
Interferon gamma Release Assays Outperform Tuberculin Skin Test in Predicting Tuberculosis: JAMA Dr Riya Dave4 April 2024 7:15 PM ISTThe elimination of tuberculosis (TB) in the US relies on effective tests to detect individual risk of developing the disease, aiding in preventive...
Image-assisted Abrams needle biopsy as good as medical thoracoscopy for diagnosis of pleural effusion: Study Dr. Shravani Dali4 April 2024 4:00 AM ISTResearchers have found in a small randomized controlled trial that an initial image-assisted Abrams needle biopsy (IA-ANPB) can match medical...
Azithromycin associated with higher remission rate among patients with chronic Asthma: Study Dr. Shravani Dali2 April 2024 9:00 PM ISTAzithromycin is associated with a higher remission rate among patients with chronic Asthma suggests a study published in the Chest.This secondary...
Routine Use of albumin in ARDS as supplement to diuresis not required, recommends new Transfusion Medicine Guidelines Dr. Shravani Dali2 April 2024 3:15 AM ISTRoutine Use of albumin in ARDS or as a supplement to diuresis is not advised, new Transfusion Medicine Guidelines suggest a new study published in the...
