Weight status closely associated with blood pressure and lung function among students Aditi21 Oct 2023 10:15 AM ISTObesity is a well-known significant risk factor for COPD and hypertension. Studies have linked high BMI to an elevated risk of various diseases, like...
Pediatric Asthma Risk Score may make correct prediction of Childhood Asthma Jacinthlyn Sylvia19 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTParents and healthcare providers have a new tool to help predict the risk of asthma in toddlers. The Pediatric Asthma Risk Score (PARS), designed to...
Long COVID associated with reduced circulating serotonin levels Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Oct 2023 6:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Cell has shed light on the mechanisms of how persistent inflammation after contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus can cause...
Hospital-acquired pneumonia independently associated with elevated stress hyperglycaemia ratio at admission Medha Baranwal18 Oct 2023 10:00 AM ISTAustralia: Elevated stress hyperglycaemia ratio (SHR) at admission is independently associated with a 3-fold rise in hospital-acquired pneumonia...
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Lung Cancer Risk Jacinthlyn Sylvia17 Oct 2023 6:15 AM ISTIn a recent study conducted within the UK Biobank, Mengmeng Li and team unveiled a significant association between Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and an...
Tezepelumab Effectively Reduces Asthma Exacerbations in Patients Across BMI Ranges Dr Riya Dave16 Oct 2023 10:15 AM ISTA post hoc analysis was conducted on the phase 3 NAVIGATOR study and the DESTINATION extension study. The analysis revealed that tezepelumab, a human...
Selexipag Shows Promise in Treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Dr Riya Dave16 Oct 2023 10:00 AM ISTRecent findings from the 'SelexiPag: tHe usErs dRug rEgistry' (SPHERE) study reveal that individuals with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)...
Adherence to CPAP Treatment Vital for Cardiovascular Health in Sleep Apnea Patients: JAMA Dr.Niharika Harsha B13 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn a groundbreaking study, researchers have explored the impact of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on individuals suffering from...
Metformin use linked to reduction of asthma exacerbations among adolescents Dr. Shravani Dali13 Oct 2023 9:30 AM ISTMetformin use linked to reduction of asthma exacerbations among adolescents suggests a new study published in the Pediatric Pulmonology.Metformin is a...
Inhaled nitric oxide beneficial for patients with respiratory failure due to COVID-19 pneumonia Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTInhaled nitric oxide gas widens blood vessels in the lungs and is used to treat severe cardio-pulmonary conditions in newborns and adults. A recent...
ADA/CRP ratio may help differentiate Tuberculous from Malignant pleural effusion Aditi10 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTTuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) and malignant pleural effusion (MPE) display similar cytological and biochemical pictures, including adenosine...
COVID-19's Silent Impact: Multiorgan Abnormalities Lurk in Survivors Dr.Niharika Harsha B10 Oct 2023 10:45 AM ISTIn the relentless battle against COVID-19, a new study conducted across the United Kingdom has illuminated a previously hidden facet of the virus's...
