Low-Dose Atropine Slows Myopia Progression in Children, finds Phase 3 STAR Trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2026 8:45 PM ISTIn children aged 3-12 years, low-dose atropine (SYD-101) significantly reduced myopia progression compared to placebo (0.77 D vs 1.07 D). The effect...
Aortic Calcification on Chest X-Ray Signals Poorer Survival After Minor Limb Amputation: Study Medha Baranwal5 April 2026 8:45 PM ISTFinland: Aortic calcifications (ACs) visible on routine chest radiographs may signal worse survival prospects for patients undergoing minor lower limb...
Common Drugs-Including Non-Antibiotics-Linked to Increased Risk of C. difficile Infection: Study Medha Baranwal5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTSweden: A Swedish population-based case-control study found that both antibiotics and several commonly prescribed non-antibiotic medications are...
Study Suggests New Nomogram Accurately Predicts Nosebleed Risk After Nasotracheal Intubation Dr Monish Raut5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTWhy Nasotracheal Intubation Matters-and Its RisksFor oral and maxillofacial surgeries, nasotracheal intubation (NTI) is the gold standard for securing...
Desmopressin ODT Shows Favorable Long-Term Safety in Men With Nocturia: Japan Surveillance Study Medha Baranwal5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTJapan: A large post-marketing surveillance study in Japan has provided important real-world insights into the long-term safety of desmopressin orally...
Excessive smartphone use tied to symptoms of eating disorder and body dissatisfaction in young people: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that excessive smartphone use...
Exercise and intensive pharmacological interventions not linked to significant cognitive benefits in elderly: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTA recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that exercise, intensive pharmacological management of...
SSRI medication during pregnancy may increase risk of gestational diabetes but may protect against preterm birth: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTAn international team of researchers has found that the use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of...
Chronic Pain More Common in Children With Developmental Disabilities: JAMA Dr. Shravani Dali5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTA large national survey study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that children with developmental disabilities have a significantly higher prevalence...
Catheter-Directed Fibrinolysis Reduces Risks in Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: NEJM Dr Riya Dave5 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTA multi-national, adaptive design study was done to assess the benefits associated with the combination of catheter-directed fibrinolysis along with...
Soft Bandage Immobilisation: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Rigid Splinting, suggests study Dr. Shravani Dali5 April 2026 8:15 PM ISTResearchers have discovered in a new research that Soft bandage (SB) immobilisation was associated with fewer follow-up visits, reduced need for...
Smoking and Alcohol Increase oropharyngeal cancer Mortality Risk, Especially with Tooth Loss: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia5 April 2026 8:15 PM ISTA recent research published in the journal of Oral Oncology discovered that both smoking and alcohol consumption were linked to a higher risk of...
