Mother to child transmission of COVID-19 infection, possible but rare Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 March 2022 9:15 AM ISTSARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 infection, can be transmitted from mother to baby before, during and after childbirth – but such...
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia linked to long-term night shift work: Study Medha Baranwal12 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTItaly: Results from a recent study has suggested that chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) might be a long-term consequence of night shift work....
Daily Exercise for 20 mins Might Reduce CV Risk & Mortality: BMJ Study MD Bureau8 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least 20 min/day of moderate to vigorous physical activity for older adults. A recent study added...
MTX withdrawal after COVID-19 vaccination improves immunogenicity in RA patients but at a cost Medha Baranwal4 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTBrazil: Data from a recent study revealed that 2-week methotrexate (MTX) discontinuation after each dose of the Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine improves...
Rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 screening in children do not meet WHO, FDA standards: BMJ Medha Baranwal1 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTUK: Rapid antigen tests (also called lateral flow tests) are used widely for screening COVID-19 in children. A recent meta-analysis published in the...
Dexamethasone may help reduce post total knee arthroplasty morphine requirement, study finds Medical Dialogues Editorial Team21 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTDenmark: In a new study conducted by Kasper Smidt Gasbjerg and team, it was found that two doses of dexamethasone help in reducing morphine...
PET/CT imaging can predict treatment response in early rheumatoid arthritis: Study Medha Baranwal17 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTNetherlands: A recent study stated that in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), PET imaging of immune cells involved in bone and joint damage can predict which...
AAST consensus statement on critical care-related aspects of rhabdomyolysis patients Medha Baranwal16 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study in the BMJ journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open reports clinical consensus documents for critical care-related aspects of...
Colchicine cheap and low-risk medication to reduce MACE in patients undergoing PCI: BMJ Medha Baranwal11 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTUK: A recent study showed that colchicine significantly reduces MACE risk in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients who underwent percutaneous...
PPI, oral glucocorticoids use linked to fracture risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients: BMJ Medha Baranwal1 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTNetherlands: Concomitant use of PPIs and oral glucocorticoids increases risk of osteoporotic fractures by 1.6-fold...
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may help achieve remission in panic disorders: BMJ Medical Dialogues Editorial Team24 Jan 2022 9:15 PM ISTBangkok, Thailand: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) give excellent rates of remission with minimal risk of side effects for the...
High-quality plant-based diets may lower depression risk: BMJ Study Medha Baranwal21 Jan 2022 10:15 AM ISTAustralia: Findings from a recent study suggest that high-quality plant-based diets may protect against depressive symptoms in vegans and vegetarians....
