Sacubitril/valsartan vs Enalapril in acute heart failure Dr. Nandita Mohan17 Aug 2022 9:15 AM ISTA recent study compared the safety and efficacy of valsartan/sacubitril (angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor [ARNI]) against enalapril...
More sophisticated BP monitoring devices don't lead to better blood pressure control at home: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Aug 2022 8:45 AM ISTHypertension can lead to heart attack and stroke, but fewer than half of patients with the condition have it under control. Studies show that...
Lowered risk of heart attack stroke and death using Dietary salt substitutes Isra Zaman12 Aug 2022 10:45 AM ISTDietary salt substitutes lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from all causes and cardiovascular disease finds a pooled data analysis...
Higher Aldosterone levels increase risk of CKD progression independent of diabetes status Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Aug 2022 8:00 PM ISTAldosterone is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal glands whose main role is to regulate salt and water in the body. It plays a central role in...
Dietary salt substitutes lower risk of heart attack, stroke and death Dr Kartikeya Kohli10 Aug 2022 12:00 PM ISTA diet high in sodium and low in potassium is known to drive up blood pressure. This in turn increases risk of cardiovascular diseases. A number ...
AI algorithm with ECG tracing may predict diabetes in low resource settings Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Aug 2022 9:15 AM ISTDiabetes is on the rise globally and picking up the disease in its early stages is key to preventing subsequent serious health problems. At present...
Aldosterone increases risk of chronic kidney disease progression Dr. Nandita Mohan9 Aug 2022 9:00 AM ISTA steroid hormone called aldosterone is linked to an increased risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease. This is in accordance...
Increased heart disease risk from red meat Isra Zaman2 Aug 2022 9:30 AM ISTChemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain part of the higher risk of cardiovascular disease...
Frequent and regular napping linked to high blood pressure and stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 July 2022 9:45 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that napping on a regular basis is associated with higher risks for high blood pressure and stroke.The new...
TOP MEDICAL NEWS 25/JULY/2022 Isra Zaman25 July 2022 3:21 PM IST1. Cancer cells make a unique form of collagen, protecting them from immune responseCancer cells produce small amounts of their own form of collagen,...
Wearing fitness trackers, pedometers or smart watches improves cardiac health Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTNew findings from Australian researchers have endorsed what millions of people around the world believe: fitness trackers, pedometers and smart...
Adopting healthy cardiovascular lifestyle may partially offset genetic risk of stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 July 2022 10:00 AM ISTIt is well known that Genes and lifestyle factors together play a role in stroke risk. Adopting a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle may significantly...
