Local Anesthetic Transperineal Biopsy Outperforms TRUS in Prostate Cancer Detection but with Tradeoffs: Study Dr Riya Dave27 March 2025 8:45 PM ISTLocal anesthetic transperineal (LATP) biopsy is increasingly favored for prostate cancer detection due to lower infectious risks compared to...
Ortho bridge system intramedullary fixation bests locking-plate internal fixation for midshaft clavicle fractures: study Dr Supreeth D R17 Nov 2024 8:00 PM ISTClavicle fractures are common acute fractures that account for 4-10% of adult fractures. Active surgical intervention is recommended for displaced or...
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Hyperkalemia and Enhance RASi Use in Type 2 Diabetes Dr Riya Dave1 Oct 2024 8:15 AM ISTResults of a recent study found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were associated with a lower risk for hyperkalemia, greater...
Zirconium implants and titanium implants have similar clinical outcomes for upto one year following implant loading: Study Dr Riya Dave24 Sept 2024 9:15 PM ISTResearchers have found that zirconia and titanium implants have similar clinical outcomes after 1 year of implant loading, though mucositis and some...
Long-Term Use of Paliperidone Palmitate Ensures Stability in Schizophrenia patients: JAMA Dr Riya Dave22 July 2024 10:45 PM ISTResearchers in a recent study suggest that 6-monthly paliperidone palmitate sustains stable clinical and functional outcomes long term in adult...
Bone Marrow Stimulation Does Not Improve Outcomes in Rotator Cuff Repair, reveals study Dr Riya Dave27 Jun 2024 6:45 AM ISTResearchers have found that adding bone marrow stimulation (BMS) to arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) does not significantly improve clinical or...
High-Dose Influenza Vaccine Reduces Hospitalization in Seniors, claims study Dr Riya Dave27 May 2024 10:00 AM ISTResearchers have found that high-dose influenza vaccine (HD-IV) significantly reduces the rates of pneumonia and influenza (P&I) and all-cause...
Pamrevlumab Shows No Significant Benefit in Slowing Lung Function Decline in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: JAMA Dr Riya Dave27 May 2024 8:00 AM ISTResearchers have found that pamrevlumab, a monoclonal antibody, does not significantly slow the decline in lung function for patients with idiopathic...
SGLT2 Inhibitors Improve Skeletal Muscle Pathology in Heart Failure, reveals study Dr Riya Dave1 April 2024 7:45 PM ISTPatients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) often experience skeletal muscle pathology, contributing to symptoms and reduced...
Elevated stress hyperglycemia ratio independently predicts poor survival in patients with heart failure: Study Medha Baranwal22 Feb 2024 7:30 PM ISTChina: A recent study has identified an independent association between elevated stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) and an increased risk for composite...
Frailty may independently predict in-hospital mortality in patients undergoing leadless pacemaker implantation Dr Riya Dave13 Feb 2024 9:45 AM ISTIn the realm of cardiovascular therapies, leadless pacing has emerged as a promising avenue, offering innovative solutions for patients. However, a...
Loop Diuretics in Heart Failure: Torsemide and furosemide equally effective regardless of HF type Dr Riya Dave18 Nov 2023 9:15 AM ISTA recent post hoc analysis of the TRANSFORM-HF trial explored the clinical profiles and outcomes of heart failure (HF) patients treated with torsemide...
