High-dose inhaled nitric oxide reduces death risk among critically ill Black COVID-19 patients: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 March 2024 6:15 PM ISTUSA: A recent study has revealed that high-dose inhaled nitric oxide therapy may improve oxygenation and reduce the risk of mortality among critically...
Rapid syndromic PCR tests tied to more targeted antibiotic treatment for pneumonia: JAMA Aditi10 March 2024 6:00 PM ISTNorway: A randomized clinical trial of 374 patients has shown that the routine deployment of PCR testing for lower respiratory tract pathogens...
Childhood tonsillectomy not tied to obesity or overweight in adulthood: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 March 2024 8:00 PM ISTIsrael: A recent study published in the prestigious American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine revealed that tonsillectomy in children...
Statins may have role in tuberculosis prevention in patients with bronchiectasis, suggests study Medha Baranwal7 March 2024 7:30 PM ISTTaiwan: A recent retrospective cohort study published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research shows that statin treatment is linked with a reduced risk of...
Handheld ultrasonographic devices with clinical examination may help diagnose pulmonary and cardiac diseases: JAMA Aditi7 March 2024 4:00 AM ISTIn sub-Saharan Africa, agreement between clinicians using a handheld ultrasonographic device and expert sonographers using a high-end ultrasonographic...
New research sheds light on mycophenolate and azathioprine efficacy in interstitial lung disease Medha Baranwal7 March 2024 1:00 AM ISTItaly: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research assess whether the administration of mycophenolate mofetil...
EMA validates marketing authorisation applications for AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo datopotamab deruxtecan in lung, breast cancer Ruchika Sharma6 March 2024 3:25 PM ISTCambridge: The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated two marketing authorisation applications (MAAs) for AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s...
COVID-19 tied to elevated risk for autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases up to 12 months after infection: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 March 2024 11:30 PM ISTSouth Korea: A recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine has revealed an association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and increased risk for...
Epinephrine nasal spray reversed allergic reactions minutes after administration, results significant for quest to win FDA approval Medha Baranwal4 March 2024 11:00 PM ISTUSA: A small observational study showed that administering one intranasal epinephrine dose immediately after observing a grade 2 allergic reaction led...
Extended anaerobic coverage in aspiration pneumonia not associated with additional mortality benefit: Study Dr Riya Dave4 March 2024 10:00 PM ISTAspiration pneumonia, a serious condition resulting from the inhalation of oral or gastric contents into the lungs, often requires antibiotic...
Symptoms of sleep apnea associated with cognitive impairment and memory issues Anshika Mishra4 March 2024 7:30 PM ISTAccording to a preliminary study released on March 3, 2024, people who experience sleep apnea may be more likely to also have memory or thinking...
IV magnesium sulfate reduced asthma exacerbations in pediatric population Jacinthlyn Sylvia3 March 2024 11:00 PM ISTA recent study by Dominika Ambrozej explored the effectiveness of intravenous magnesium sulfate (IV-MgSO4) as a secondary treatment for acute asthma...
