Early prostacyclin in diaphragmatic hernia tied to less life support use in newborns: JAMA Medha Baranwal11 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Early prostacyclin (PGI2) therapy in newborns with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is associated with a decrease in the need for...
SPONGE assisted Laparoscopic or robotic surgery of sigmoid colon and rectum fails to reduce hospital stay Jacinthlyn Sylvia10 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTLaparoscopic/robotic surgery for sigmoid colon and rectum with sponge assistance does not shorten hospital stays or lower perioperative morbidity or...
Left bundle branch pacing-CRT better for patients with heart failure and LVEF Medha Baranwal10 April 2023 12:00 PM ISTChina: In heart failure patients with nonischemic cardiomyopathy and left bundle branch block (LBBB), left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) cardiac...
Hydrogel injections treat antibiotic-resistant infections after hip, knee replacements Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTTotal hip and knee replacements are challenging enough for patients. When an infection occurs in the aftermath, the results are often disastrous,...
Study finds greater risk of cataract surgery complications in uveitis patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTNEW ZEALAND: According to a research reported in the American Journal of Ophthalmology, while the incidence of intraoperative complications following...
Higher BMI linked to longer healing time after breast reduction surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTFor patients undergoing breast reduction surgery (reduction mammaplasty), higher body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor for delayed wound healing,...
Low sodium levels before and after total joint replacement linked to adverse outcomes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTPatients with low sodium levels before or after total knee or hip arthroplasty are more likely to experience complications and other adverse outcomes,...
Targeted Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Improves Sleep Quality and Daytime Alertness for Patients with Sleep Apnea: JAMA Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran7 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A new study has found that targeted hypoglossal nerve stimulation (THN) may be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with...
Watch-and-Wait Approach for Rectal Cancer Maintains Good Quality of Life: JAMA Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran7 April 2023 11:15 AM ISTUSA: A new study has found that a6 watch-and-wait approach for patients with rectal cancer can lead to a better quality of life and functional...
FFR following PCI tied to less angina and better quality of life: Analysis of TARGET-FFR study Medha Baranwal7 April 2023 10:00 AM ISTUK: Larger improvements in fractional flow reserve (FFR) after PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) are linked with more relief from angina and...
Ultrasonographic stabilization, key parameter for determining follow-up length after unilateral pyeloplasty Medha Baranwal7 April 2023 9:30 AM ISTMiami, FL: A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatric Urology has found ultrasonographic stabilization to be an appropriate and non-invasive...
30-item frailty index may predict post operative delirium in patients undergoing elective surgery Dr.Niharika Harsha B5 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTA new study found that frailty defined by a 30-item frailty index (FI) based on the accumulation of deficits is strongly associated with the onset of...
