Benefit-to-harm balance of statins for healthy adults 'generally favorable: BMJ Hina Zahid27 July 2021 3:00 AM GMTStatins are associated with a small increased risk of side effects in patients without a history of heart disease, but these effects are mild compared ...
Muscle relaxants largely ineffective for low back pain Hina Zahid14 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTMuscle relaxant drugs are largely ineffective for low back pain, despite being widely prescribed for this condition, suggests an analysis of the...
Management of "Maskne" & Other Mask Related Facial Dermatoses: BMJ Dr Kartikeya Kohli17 Jun 2021 4:00 AM GMTThe covid-19 pandemic has led to a marked increase in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) both in and out of healthcare settings. Mask...
Delayed antibiotic prescribing effective for most RTI Patients, Finds study Dr. Nandita Mohan18 May 2021 3:15 AM GMTAccording to recent research, it has been found out that delayed antibiotic prescribing is a safe and effective strategy for most patients,...
Family History of Colorectal Polyps Increase the Risk of Colorectal Cancer: Study MD Bureau14 May 2021 2:14 AM GMTColorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Endoscopic screening reduces the incidence of and mortality...
Delayed Antibiotics Prescription may Not Worsen respiratory tract infections: BMJ MD Bureau29 April 2021 6:52 PM GMTReducing unnecessary and inappropriate use of antibiotics is crucial to reduce antimicrobial resistance, particularly in primary care where...
Early Surgery for acute ACL rupture tied to improved knee function, finds study MD Bureau4 April 2021 1:45 PM GMTRupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common injury with acute trauma. The incidence is 49-75 per 100 000 person-years, with individual ...
High Oxygen Flow Neither Benefits Nor Harms Patients With Suspected ACS: BMJ MD Bureau4 March 2021 3:42 PM GMTOxygen has been given to patients with acute myocardial infarction for more than 50 years, despite limited evidence that this improves outcomes....
WHO expert panel strongly advises against use of hydroxychloroquine to prevent covid-19 Hina Zahid2 March 2021 1:45 AM GMTThe anti-inflammatory drug hydroxychloroquine should not be used to prevent infection in people who do not have covid-19, say a WHO Guideline...
Intake of Opioids or certain antibiotics during pregnancy not tied to major birth defects Hina Zahid11 Feb 2021 1:00 AM GMTTwo studies published by The BMJ today find no links between prescription opioids or macrolide antibiotics taken during pregnancy and risk of major bir...
Short term strict low carbohydrate diet tied to diabetes remission: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Jan 2021 12:00 AM GMTType 2 diabetes is the most common metabolic disorder globally. Besides other measures diet is recognised as an essential part of treatment of...
PPIs may not effectively relieve Throat symptoms of GERD: BMJ Study MD Bureau11 Jan 2021 9:46 AM GMTGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects up to 20% of the Western population. An association between GERD and throat and voice symptoms is...
