Obstructive sleep apnea among children tied to higher nasal resistance, lower nasal cavity and nasopharyngeal volume Dr Riya Dave3 Nov 2023 3:30 AM ISTObstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) in children has been a subject of debate regarding its association with increased nasal resistance (NR). A...
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Associated with Reduced Antibiotic Use Jacinthlyn Sylvia2 Nov 2023 1:30 AM ISTSeasonal influenza vaccination has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), potentially curbing the need for...
Radiologists outperformed AI in identifying lung diseases on chest X-ray Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Nov 2023 3:00 PM IST In a study of more than 2,000 chest X-rays, radiologists outperformed AI in accurately identifying the presence and absence of three common lung...
Nintedanib and pirfenidone combo tied to less decline in FVC compared with monotherapy in IPF Dr. Shravani Dali1 Nov 2023 12:00 PM ISTNintedanib and pirfenidone combo well tolerated and tied to less decline in FVC compared with monotherapy in IPF suggests a new study published in the...
Asthma medicines and steroids safe for pregnant women and their offsprings: JAMA Medha Baranwal1 Nov 2023 11:45 AM ISTJapan: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has shown the safety of corticosteroids and beta 2-adrenergic agonists for pregnant women with...
Simvastatin fails to improve outcomes in critically ill Covid-19 patients: NEJM Niveditha Subramani31 Oct 2023 9:15 AM ISTSimvastatin is prescribed often as it is an inexpensive and widely available medication that is on the World Health Organization (WHO) list of...
Statins Show Promise in Controlling Severe Asthma Exacerbations Jacinthlyn Sylvia31 Oct 2023 3:30 AM ISTAn extensive study three decades published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice found the potential benefits of statins...
Dupilumab may rapidly improve sleep parameters among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps Aditi30 Oct 2023 2:30 PM ISTChronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prolonged inflammation of the sinus (nasal cavity and paranasal) and is classified into CRSwNP (CRS with nasal...
Dupilumab Effective in Treating Severe Asthma with Small Airway Dysfunction Jacinthlyn Sylvia29 Oct 2023 9:45 PM ISTA real-life study uncovered the positive effects of the drug Dupilumab on severe asthma patients, marking a significant advancement in asthma...
Lung POCUS valuable for predicting bronchiolitis severity in pediatric emergency settings Aditi29 Oct 2023 7:00 PM ISTAcute bronchiolitis (AB) is infants' most common lower respiratory tract infection. The condition involves a series of inflammatory responses that...
Gut fungi worsen lung inflammation and have lasting impact on immune response in severe COVID-19 Medha Baranwal29 Oct 2023 4:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study has suggested that gut fungal microbiota may contribute to immune activation during inflammatory diseases, offering potential...
Inhaled Amikacin May Reduce Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Risk Dr Riya Dave28 Oct 2023 8:00 AM ISTA recent multicenter, double-blind, randomised controlled trial suggests that a 3-day course of inhaled amikacin, administered to critically ill...
