Air cleaners don't make people safe from catching airborne respiratory or GI infections Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Nov 2023 10:15 AM ISTAir filtration systems do not reduce the risk of picking up viral infections, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new...
Among long Covid patients, prolonged cough and cold highly associated with severe Covid-19 Niveditha Subramani16 Nov 2023 8:00 PM ISTCovid -19 virus popularly known to cause acute respiratory syndrome has also reportedly affected most patients who have recovered from acute COVID-19...
Elevated Troponin Levels may predict mortality among patients with COPD Exacerbations Jacinthlyn Sylvia16 Nov 2023 7:00 PM ISTChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients facing exacerbations may now have a potential predictive marker for major adverse cardiac events...
USFDA nod to Bristol Myers Squibb Augtyro for lung cancer Ruchika Sharma16 Nov 2023 5:30 PM ISTAugtyro is designed to minimize interactions that can lead to certain forms of treatment resistance in ROS1-positive metastatic NSCLC patients.
Levels of specific eicosanoids associated with higher and lower odds of pulmonary hypertension Aditi16 Nov 2023 2:45 AM ISTPulmonary hypertension affects 1% of the global population. It is characterized by vascular remodelling and endothelial cell dysfunction, leading to...
Higher levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids have beneficial effect on Lung Health Jacinthlyn Sylvia15 Nov 2023 11:15 AM ISTOmega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish and certain supplements, may hold the key to better lung health, according to a recent study published in...
Obstructive spirometric pattern mainly associated with respiratory mortality Niveditha Subramani13 Nov 2023 8:00 PM ISTDecreased lung function is associated with reduced ventilation and oxygen intake, especially during intense activity. In addition, reduced lung...
TB incidence in India fell by 16 percent, mortality by 18 percent: WHO Global TB Report 2023 Kajal Rajput13 Nov 2023 11:30 AM ISTThe World Health Organization released its Global TB Report 2023 recently. According to the report, India has made tremendous progress in improving...
Preexisting asthma or rhinitis risk factor for Long Covid Niveditha Subramani13 Nov 2023 9:00 AM ISTAn allergic reaction is the robust response of the immune system hypersensitive to foods, pollen, medications, bee venom, and other substances....
Sleep apnea tied to increased risk of atrial fibrillation: JAHA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Nov 2023 10:00 PM ISTUSA: A new study of over 42,000 patients revealed that sleep-related hypoxia - or low oxygen levels during sleep - is associated with a higher risk of...
Dialyzable leukocyte extract as adjuvant treatment of allergic rhinitis improves QoL of patients Medha Baranwal12 Nov 2023 8:00 PM ISTMexico: Dialyzable leukocyte extract (DLE), a peptide-based immunomodulator, might be a beneficial adjuvant treatment for allergic rhinitis (AR), a...
Suspected bronchiectasis tied to higher risk of mortality in smokers: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Nov 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has revealed an association between suspected bronchiectasis and a heightened...
