SGLT2 inhibitors superior to GLP-1 receptor agonists for lowering HF hospitalizations: Study Dr. Shravani Dali29 Sept 2021 10:45 AM ISTPatients with diabetes mellitus taking an SGLT2 inhibitor have a lower risk for hospitalization for Heart Failure compared with those taking a GLP-1...
Amoxicillin-clavulanate reduces drug-induced side effects in diverticulitis patients: Study MD Editorial Team4 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Diverticulitis treatment with amoxicillin-clavulanate reduces the risk for fluoroquinolone-related harms without negatively affecting...
Even one alcohol drink enough to increase atrial fibrillation risk: Study Hina Zahid3 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTAF episode is associated with two-fold higher odds with one alcoholic drink, and three-fold higher odds with two or more drinks within the preceding...
Shorter weekly regimen of rifapentine-isoniazid effective option for TB prevention in HIV: Study Hina Zahid25 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTSouth Africa: People with HIV infection assigned with a shorter weekly course of rifapentine-isoniazid therapy for preventing tuberculosis...
Acupuncture effectively improves symptoms in chronic prostatitis patients: Study Hina Zahid20 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTCompared with the sham acupuncture group, larger proportions of participants in the acupuncture group reported marked or moderate improvements in...
Midodrine effective drug for recurrent fainting spells in patients with vasovagal syncope: Study Medha Baranwal4 Aug 2021 9:30 AM ISTCompared with patients taking placebo, about 20% fewer people taking the midodrine pill fainted during 12 months of follow-up.Canada: Oral midodrine...
Tai chi Effective In Reducing Waist Circumference in elderly with central obesity: Study MD Bureau29 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTAdults with central obesity showed significant waist reduction after practicing Tai chi. Tai chi is an effective approach to reduce waist...
Apixaban linked to lesser adverse events in AF elderly patients with frailty: Study Medha Baranwal21 July 2021 9:30 AM ISTUSA: Apixaban compared with warfarin is associated with a lower rate of adverse events across all frailty levels in older adults with atrial...
Robotic Surgery Not Superior to laparoscopy or open surgery, reveals Study MD Bureau6 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTRobot-assisted surgery currently offers no clear advantage over laparoscopy or open surgery, reveals a systematic review and meta-analysis.
KDIGO updates Guideline on BP management in patients with chronic kidney disease Medha Baranwal22 Jun 2021 5:30 PM ISTDelhi: The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization has released the latest clinical practice guideline for the management of...
Sotagliflozin improves survival in patients of diabetes and worsening HF: Study Medha Baranwal22 Jun 2021 10:45 AM ISTUSA: The use of sotagliflozin increased days alive out of the hospital (DAOH) in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients at high risk for recurrent...
Secretion of autonomous cortisol linked to mortality in adrenal incidentalomas patients: Study Medha Baranwal12 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTSweden: Autonomous cortisol secretion is associated with a 2- to 3-fold increased risk for cardiovascular disease and death in patients with adrenal...
