Obstructive sleep apnoea linked to cognitive decline, raises need for targeted treatment options Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Jun 2023 10:30 AM ISTAustralia: Findings from a recent study published in Sleep Health support the value of sleep spindles as useful cognitive function markers in...
Faropenem promising antituberculosis candidate competing with ethambutol in efficacy Dr. Shravani Dali13 Jun 2023 11:00 AM ISTFaropenem rivals ethambutol in efficacy, with fewer side effects for First-line TB treatment suggests a new study published in the International...
Incorporating smoking status into NCI's "Know Your Chances" website can provide clearer estimate of risk of death: JAMA Medha Baranwal13 Jun 2023 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A cohort study published in JAMA Network Open, using the National Cancer Institute's Know Your Chances, showed that the chance of death due to...
Cartridge-Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test may benefit Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Diagnosis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Jun 2023 9:00 AM ISTTuberculosis (TB) remains a global health concern, with millions of cases reported each year. While pulmonary TB is the most common form, a...
Switching to whole-food, plant-based diet may improve daytime sleepiness in sleep apnea Aditi11 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTThe study entitled "Effect of a whole-food plant-based diet on daytime sleepiness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea", published in Sleep by...
Lung ultrasound scores can predict patent ductus arteriosus ligation in extremely preterm infants Medha Baranwal11 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: A recent study in Pediatric Pulmonology has revealed that lung ultrasound scores (LUSs) at an early stage of life can predict patent ductus...
BCG fails to lower risk of COVID-19 in healthcare workers: BRACE trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Jun 2023 9:30 AM ISTAustralia: Findings from the BRACE trial have revealed that vaccination with tuberculosis BCG-Denmark failed to reduce the risk of Covid-19 among...
Sulbactam-durlobactam found effective and well-tolerated against hospital-acquired pneumonia Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Jun 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: A novel combination antibiotic sulbactam-durlobactam is non-inferior to the best currently approved treatment for combating dangerous pneumonia,...
Long Covid impact on fatigue and quality of life worse than some cancers Isra Zaman9 Jun 2023 9:15 AM ISTFatigue is the symptom that most significantly impacts the daily lives of long Covid patients, and can affect quality of life more than some cancers,...
Severe bronchiolitis associated with development of asthma irrespective of etiology Dr. Shravani Dali8 Jun 2023 9:00 AM ISTBronchiolitis is the most common cause of respiratory-related hospital admissions in children <2 years of age, which represents a major public...
Intercostal nerve block effective as epidural analgesia post thoracotomy Jacinthlyn Sylvia7 Jun 2023 8:00 AM ISTA new study by Zangong Zhou and team showed that after a thoracotomy, intercostal nerve block (ICB) may be just as helpful in relieving pain as...
Lung Ultrasound may help Monitor Pulmonary Changes In ECMO-Treated Cardiogenic Shock Patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent study published in BMC Anesthesiology reveals that Lung ultrasound (LUS) holds promise as a valuable tool for assessing pulmonary changes in...
