Deprescribing antihypertensive medication not tied to risk of stroke or MI hospitalization in long-term care: JAMA Dr Riya Dave5 Dec 2024 8:45 AM ISTResearchers have found that in the long-term care setting, among residents aged 65 years and older, deprescribing of antihypertensive medications does...
Systematic Review Highlights Dual Users of Vapes and Cigarettes Struggle to Quit Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri5 Dec 2024 8:45 AM ISTPeople who use both vapes and cigarettes are less likely to quit compared to people who only smoke or only vape, according to a study published in ERJ...
Eating dark but not milk chocolate linked to reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Dec 2024 8:30 AM ISTEating five servings of dark chocolate a week is associated with a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a long-term US study...
Just 4 minutes a Day: Vigorous Activity Can Cut Heart Risk in Half for Middle-Aged Women, Study Reveals Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri5 Dec 2024 8:30 AM ISTAn average of four minutes of incidental vigorous physical activity a day could almost halve the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart...
Diabetic complication severity index directly associated with Cancer risk, claims research Dr.Niharika Harsha B5 Dec 2024 8:15 AM ISTA recent groundbreaking study revealed that cancer risk escalates in individuals with severe diabetic complications. This is more pronounced in...
High Blood Sugar in Healthy Adults Linked to Reduced Brain Activity: Study Finds Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri5 Dec 2024 8:15 AM ISTA study by Baycrest found that high blood sugar may impair brain health even in people without diabetes. "Our results show that even if someone does...
Can Inflatable Gastric Balloon Help Shed Those Extra Pounds? Study Sheds Light Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri5 Dec 2024 8:00 AM ISTGastric balloons silicone balloons filled with air or saline and placed in the stomach can help people lose weight by making them feel too full to...
MR study doesn't support causal association between serum vitamin D levels and urolithiasis Dr. Shravani Dali4 Dec 2024 10:30 PM ISTMR study doesn't support a causal association between serum vitamin D levels and urolithiasis.In light of inconsistent evidence from previous...
Persisting oral infection linked to posttransplant infectious complications, suggests study Dr. Shravani Dali4 Dec 2024 10:00 PM ISTPersisting oral infection linked to posttransplant infectious complications, suggests study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental...
Clinical trial reveals twice-yearly injection to be 96% effective in HIV prevention Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Dec 2024 9:30 PM ISTFor oral medications that prevent new HIV infection to be effective, the patient must take certain actions, including attending doctor's visits every...
Indoor Air Purification Significantly Improves Respiratory Health of Children, reports JAMA study Dr Riya Dave4 Dec 2024 9:15 PM ISTResearchers have found improvements in the respiratory health of children due to indoor air purification, which would be highly relevant in areas with...
Ocular Pressure Adjusting Pump provides sustained reduction in IOP, suggests Study Dr Ishan Kataria4 Dec 2024 8:45 PM ISTGlaucoma is a leading cause of global blindness. Intraocular pressure (IOP) remains the only clinically-validated and modifiable risk factor ...
