Primary fibular grafting with double plating has higher union rates in distal femur fractures among elderly Dr Supreeth D R8 Sept 2022 4:30 AM ISTFady M. Ibrahim et al found in a study that - Primary fibular grafting combined with double plating of comminuted distal femur fractures in patients...
World Health Day: Conference for healthy ageing at Sanjeevan Hospital Roshni Dhar7 April 2022 4:15 PM ISTOn the occasion of World Health Day, National Medical Forum and Age Care India organized an advocacy seminar and Conference for healthy ageing at...
Statins lower risk of Parkinsonism among Elderly Dr Kartikeya Kohli24 March 2022 11:00 AM ISTMINNEAPOLIS - Statins are one of most prescribed drugs used to lower cholesterol in the blood and protect against atherosclerosis that can lead to...
Diet rich in plant-based products reduces risk of cognitive impairment in the elderly Dr Kartikeya Kohli10 Dec 2021 10:00 AM ISTDiet is considered an important modulator of cognitive decline and dementia, but the available evidence is, however, still fragmented and often...
Good oral health prevents sarcopenia and diabetes in elderly, finds Study Dr. Nandita Mohan13 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTRecent research published in the Plus One Journal has revealed that improvement in oral health, including the maintenance of masticatory function...
Sleep duration linked to osteoporosis risk in adults, Finds study Dr. Nandita Mohan21 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTAdequate amounts of appropriately timed sleep are necessary for optimal health and safety while alterations in the timing and duration of sleep are...
Desensitization technique effective in reducing tactile hypersensitivity in elderly: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan2 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTOral tactile hypersensitivity (TH) is characterized by aberrations in the perception of oral stimuli. Oral tactile hypersensitivity is...
General anesthesia may trigger post operative urinary retention in endoscopic nasal surgery Dr. Nandita Mohan26 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTPostoperative urinary retention (POUR) is influenced by many factors, and its reported incidence rate varies widely. However, as reported in the...
Major head and neck surgery in elderly safe with lower complication rate: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan25 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a recent research, it has been observed that major head and neck surgery in the elderly population does not entail higher complication...
Double taper hydroxyapatite-coated implant tied to lower postoperative periprosthetic femur fractures Dr. Nandita Mohan27 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that the dual-taper, hydroxyapatite-coated implant had a significantly lower the postoperative periprosthetic...
Intramedullary Fixation of Intertrochanteric fracture not tied to Hidden Blood Loss in Elderly MD Bureau24 March 2021 10:00 PM ISTControversy remains around intramedullary fixation of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients when considering hidden blood loss (HBL)....
Prolonged PPI use may increase risk of epilepsy in elderly, Study says Dr. Nandita Mohan18 March 2021 9:15 AM ISTAccording to recent research, it has been observed that long term use of PPI therapy was associated with an increased risk of epilepsy, ...
