Bronchiectasis phenotyping with serum eosinophil percent maximizes clinical benefit of inhaled steroids Dr.Niharika Harsha B20 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTA new study found that a baseline eosinophil count of >=3.5% might serve as an indicator to enhance the effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids in...
Pulse Wave Amplitude Drops index may predict CV Risk among Sleep Apnea Patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Jun 2023 8:15 AM ISTObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. While it is known that OSA can increase the...
Insomnia Increases Respiratory Infections Risk by More Than 50% Dr. Shravani Dali18 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTInsomnia Increases Respiratory Infections Risk by More Than 50% suggests a new study published in the eBioMedicinePoor sleep is associated with an...
Single-use flexible bronchoscopes are non-inferior to reusable flexible bronchoscopes Dr. Shravani Dali16 Jun 2023 8:00 PM ISTSingle-use flexible bronchoscopes are non-inferior to reusable flexible bronchoscopes in routine bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage, and biopsy...
'Concerning' CT scans may cause unnecessary hospitalization for some pulmonary embolism patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Jun 2023 8:30 AM ISTCT scans are helpful for diagnosing pulmonary embolism but is also responsible for increased and unnecessary...
Nintedanib has consistent safety profile against Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease Jacinthlyn Sylvia15 Jun 2023 10:00 AM ISTA new study presented at American College of Rheumatology suggests that over 148 weeks of SENSCIS-ON, the safety profile of nintedanib was consistent...
Respiratory muscle training promising for managing symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Jun 2023 12:30 AM ISTBrazil: A recent review published in the Journal Of Sleep Research has highlighted the potential benefits of respiratory muscle training (RMT) in...
Oseltamivir does not prevent flu related hospitalizations: JAMA Medha Baranwal14 Jun 2023 11:15 AM ISTCanada: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is not associated with a reduced risk of first hospitalization in influenza-infected outpatients. It is associated with...
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...
