Valganciclovir or preemptive therapy, which is better for preventing CMV infection in kidney transplant recipients? Medha Baranwal13 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTCzech Republic: The use of valganciclovir prophylaxis among kidney transplant recipients did not result in a significantly lower incidence of acute...
Single chest tube superior to double chest tube after decortication in trauma or TB patients Aditi13 March 2023 10:00 AM ISTEthiopia: Research published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons has concluded that concerning superiority, a Single chest tube is...
CBD oil fails to reduce pain after common treatment for urinary stones Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 March 2023 10:00 AM ISTResearchers have found in First randomized trial of CBD for pain control after urinary stone treatment that treatment with cannabidiol (CBD) oil...
Hip replacement performed with cementless prosthesis for femoral neck fracture tied to higher fracture risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTVarious femoral neck fracture treatments range from nonoperative management to total hip replacement. When hip replacement is the best treatment...
Intersphincteric resection of the rectum temporary solution for patients rejecting permanent colostomy in low-lying rectal cancer Dr. Shravani Dali10 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTIntersphincteric resection of the rectum temporary solution for patients rejecting permanent colostomy in low-lying rectal cancer suggests a new...
Vena cava filters safe and effective for preventing pulmonary embolism in DVT patients: PRESERVE trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study has shown that the implantation of vena cava filters in venous thromboembolism patients is tied to a few adverse events with a low...
Immunotherapy before surgery significantly improves outcomes of patients with melanoma: NEJM Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 March 2023 10:00 AM ISTUCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have found in a multicenter trial that Immunotherapy before surgery significantly improves...
Black men at higher risk of dying after surgery than White men, or women of either race: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 March 2023 10:00 AM ISTUSA: Black men experience higher mortality after elective procedures compared with White men, Black women, and White women, a recent study published...
Contrast agent use improves aortic valve evaluation during echocardiography: Study Medha Baranwal9 March 2023 9:30 AM ISTUSA: A team of US researchers have recommended using a contrast agent to improve the Doppler profile to obtain a more accurate measurement of the...
Opioid-free anaesthesia improves outcomes in gynaecological laparoscopic surgery Jacinthlyn Sylvia9 March 2023 9:15 AM ISTA new study published in BMC Anesthesiology suggests that The opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) approach is comparable to the opioid-based anaesthesia (OA)...
Liberal preoperative fasting policy tied to reduced fasting duration and improved patient well-being Dr Ishan Kataria6 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTPreoperative fasting is commonly implemented to minimize the risk of aspiration in patients undergoing elective procedures under anesthesia. In...
Women have higher mortality following CABG compared to men Aditi6 March 2023 9:45 AM ISTNew York: An original investigation published in JAMA Surgery has concluded that women are at higher risk of experiencing adverse outcomes after...
