Type 2 inflammation may accelerate lung function decline in individuals with chronic airway diseases: Study Medha Baranwal19 Jan 2024 6:00 PM ISTDenmark: A recent study has shown that type 2 inflammation indicated by increased blood eosinophils (BE) and a fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO)...
Tadalafil use fails to improve lung function, quality of life in patients with severe asthma: Study Medha Baranwal19 Jan 2024 10:00 AM ISTIran: Once-daily use of Tadalafil (20 mg) for one month did not affect laboratory and clinical outcomes in patients with severe asthma, according to...
Increased risk of bronchiectasis observed in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis Jacinthlyn Sylvia17 Jan 2024 8:30 PM ISTIn a recent study published in the journal of CHEST analyzed the coexistence of bronchiectasis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by revealing that...
Gabapentinoids tied to risk of severe exacerbation in COPD: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Jan 2024 9:00 AM ISTCanada: A recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine has revealed that gabapentinoid use is associated with increased risk for severe...
Immune system cells may play role in aggravation of COPD among patients with periodontitis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Jan 2024 5:30 PM ISTChina: A recent study published in mSystems has identified immune system cells that play a critical role in the microbial link between chronic...
Fact Check: Can Rubbing Vicks vapour rub and eucalyptus oil on the soles of feet cure cough and Cold? MD Fact Check team16 Jan 2024 12:39 PM ISTAn Instagram video claims that rubbing Vicks Vapourub and eucalyptus oil on the soles of feet cures cough, Cold, and fever. Claim: An Instagram video...
Aroxybutynin and atomoxetine combo good treatment option for sleep apnea in patients with low CPAP adherence Dr Riya Dave16 Jan 2024 2:30 AM ISTA recent Phase II clinical trial has unveiled promising results for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with AD109, a novel combination...
Atypical-sleep EEG patterns during weaning of patients on long-term assisted ventilation predict weaning failure: Study Medha Baranwal14 Jan 2024 9:15 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in CHEST journal has shed light on the effect of atypical sleep EEG patterns on weaning from prolonged mechanical...
Forceps biopsy and cryobiopsy equally effective for diagnosing lung lesions Aditi13 Jan 2024 2:00 AM ISTForceps biopsy and cryobiopsy are recently recognised as innovative auxiliary techniques to EBUS-TBNA for mediastinal sampling. Nevertheless, it...
Nasal drops with IgA antibodies could protect against COVID-19: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Jan 2024 8:00 PM ISTSweden: A recent study published in PNAS has revealed that nasal drops with IgA antibodies can prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection in mice. Researchers...
COPD exacerbations may heighten long-term cardiovascular risks Medha Baranwal11 Jan 2024 2:00 AM ISTCanada: A recent study has shown moderate and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations to be independent risk factors for...
Individuals with pre-existing neurological diseases not prone to develop Long-COVID Dr Riya Dave10 Jan 2024 10:15 AM ISTA comprehensive retrospective cohort study has shed light on the potential health implications of COVID-19 in individuals with pre-existing conditions...
