Pig kidney transplanted in a brain-dead man performed optimally after 32 days: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Surgeons at NYU Langone Health have transplanted a pig's kidney into a brain-dead man and it worked normally for over a month, a critical step...
Lung transplant improves irreversible respiratory failure outcomes in COVID-19 patients: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia18 Aug 2023 8:45 AM ISTA recent cohort study sheds light on the outcomes of lung transplants as a life-saving therapy for patients facing irreversible lung damage caused by...
TIVA has less impact on perioperative blood sugar and better cortisol release inhibition in type 2 diabetes patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: A recent double-blind, randomized controlled trial has shed light on the impact of total inhalation anaesthesia (TIHA) and total intravenous...
Parathyroidectomy significantly improves QoL in hyperparathyroidism patients on hemodialysis Dr. Shravani Dali16 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTParathyroidectomy improves QoL by rapidly reducing intact parathyroid hormone levels in hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients suggests a new...
Optilume BPH device may improve symptoms while preserving sexual function in men with enlarged prostate: PINNACLE Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Aug 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: In men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), treatment with Optilume BPH Catheter System improves urinary symptoms while preserving erectile...
Intermittent Bolus Paravertebral Block Opioid-Sparing analgesic effect among patients undergoing hepatectomy Jacinthlyn Sylvia16 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTA recent study published in the BMC Surgery found potential benefits of intermittent bolus paravertebral block on analgesia and recovery in...
Endoscopic Anti Reflux mucosectomy effective treatment option for patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTLaryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD), a condition characterized by the backflow of stomach contents into the throat and voice box, can lead to...
Single intravitreal dose of bevacizumab during trabeculectomy with mitomycin-C improved surgical success Niveditha Subramani13 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTTrabeculectomy is a most popular surgery performed in glaucoma patients. Before the development of the trabeculectomy, the available surgical methods...
Early initiation of antiplatelet after mechanical thrombectomy improves outcomes, prevents recurrence in stroke patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Aug 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: Early initiation of antiplatelet (AP) medication after mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel...
Vacuum sealing drainage tied to reduced dressing changes and analgesic use after surgery in Fournier's gangrene Dr. Shravani Dali11 Aug 2023 9:45 AM ISTFournier's gangrene (FG) is a severe form of soft tissue infection that occurs in the perianal, perineal, and genital regions characterized by...
Pulsed dye laser alongside sirolimus and imiquimod cream may effectively treat port-wine stains Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTUSA: Pulsed dye laser alongside sirolimus and imiquimod cream may effectively treat port-wine stainsPort-wine stains (PWS) pose a treatment challenge,...
Chronic opioid use may be risk factor for certain esophageal dysmotility disorders Aditi10 Aug 2023 10:00 AM ISTChronic opioid usage is a risk factor for certain esophageal dysmotility disorders, mentions a review article "Systematic review with meta-analysis:...
