For some older adults with kidney failure, dialysis may not be the best option, claims study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Aug 2024 9:15 PM ISTWhether dialysis is the best option for kidney failure and, if so, when to start, may deserve more careful consideration, according to a new study. ...
Time-restricted eating not better than usual eating pattern in reducing weight: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia15 Aug 2024 8:30 PM ISTA recent clinical study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine challenges the effectiveness of time-restricted eating (TRE) as a superior method...
Common lab tests not reliable for diagnosing Long COVID, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Aug 2024 9:30 AM ISTA new study found that most routine laboratory tests are not reliable for diagnosing Long COVID, also known as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2...
Oral Methotrexate Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain and Stiffness Significantly in 6-Month Study Deepanshi Bhatnagar11 Aug 2024 8:30 PM ISTUK: A randomized, double-blind trial demonstrates that oral methotrexate, when combined with standard treatments, showed a statistically significant...
Statin Therapy Reduces Cardiovascular Risks in Seniors Aged 75 and Older Without Heightened Adverse Effects: Study Dr. Garima Soni6 Aug 2024 10:15 AM ISTChina: Real-world evidence from a target trial emulation study has shed light on the promising role of statins in the primary prevention of...
Adding oral methotrexate to care reduces pain in knee osteoarthritis, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Aug 2024 8:30 AM ISTA randomized, placebo-controlled trial found that oral methotrexate added to usual analgesia care showed statistically significant reduction in knee...
Data shows surge in new GLP-1RA prescriptions for obesity without type 2 diabetes, reveals study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 July 2024 8:45 AM ISTA nationwide study found a marked increase in new GLP-1RA prescriptions over the last decade, particularly since 2020. Semaglutide was the most...
Semaglutide promising for smoking cessation among patients of tobacco use disorder, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 July 2024 7:45 PM ISTNew use of semaglutide was associated with a lower risk for medical care related to tobacco use disorder (TUD) in smokers with type 2 diabetes...
Apixaban offers safety benefits over both rivaroxaban and warfarin in patients with cirrhosis and AF: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 July 2024 9:00 AM ISTA nationwide cohort study found that among patients with cirrhosis and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), initiating treatment with anticoagulant...
ARBs and ACE Inhibitors may prevent kidney failure in CKD patients on dialysis, States study Jacinthlyn Sylvia16 July 2024 7:45 AM ISTA new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), starting...
Acupuncture reduces methadone dose and opioid cravings in patients undergoing methadone maintenance therapy, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 July 2024 7:30 AM ISTAccording to the results of a randomized, controlled trial, acupuncture may facilitate reducing methadone maintenance dose and reduce drug cravings...
Which antidepressants are less likely to effect weight gain? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 July 2024 9:00 PM ISTNew evidence comparing weight gain under eight different first-line antidepressants finds that bupropion users are 15-20% less likely to gain a...
