Subcutaneous fat is protective against brain inflammation in females, study finds Isra Zaman14 Dec 2022 9:30 AM ISTMales of essentially any age have a greater propensity to deposit fat around the major organs in their abdominal cavity, called visceral adiposity,...
Shortened course of radiation therapy safe and effective for men with high-risk prostate cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Nov 2022 9:45 AM ISTA new randomized study confirms that men with high-risk prostate cancer can be treated with five versus eight weeks of radiation therapy. The phase...
Hormone therapy may lower risk of immunotherapy induced myocarditis in women Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered in a...
Hormone therapy not recommended for primary prevention of chronic conditions after menopause: USPSTF Medha Baranwal2 Nov 2022 7:30 PM ISTUSA: The use of combined estrogen and progestin has no net benefit for the primary prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal persons, the...
Medical Bulletin 16/September/2022 Isra Zaman16 Sept 2022 4:17 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day:Novel mechanism which extends life of immune systemA new mechanism that slows down and may even prevent the...
Novel hormonal agents addition before radical prostatectomy may improve outcomes in prostate cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Sept 2022 10:00 AM ISTAbout 20% of patients with localized prostate cancers hat high risk of cancer recurrence and progression. Such patients have unfavorable...
Commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors: Research Isra Zaman16 Sept 2022 9:15 AM ISTDrugs like enzalutamide that inhibit male hormones from activating the androgen receptor have been used to treat advanced prostate cancer for more...
Low testosterone levels tied to increased COVID-19 hospitalization risk among men Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Sept 2022 9:30 AM ISTAccording to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Saint Louis University School of Medicine. low...
Therapy to improve cognitive function in Down syndrome patients Isra Zaman2 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTIn a study, the researchers sought to determine whether GnRH injection therapy was effective in enhancing the cognitive abilities of a small group of...
In cystic fibrosis patients Infusion of GLP-1 improves function of impaired islet cells in pancreas Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Aug 2022 10:15 AM ISTCystic fibrosis is well-known for attacking the lungs through thick blockages of mucus, but those with the condition often also develop diabetes...
Prasterone shows promise in reducing severity of urinary urge incontinence Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Aug 2022 7:00 PM ISTBecause of a decrease in estrogen, menopause is often accompanied by multiple vaginal and urinary issues. To date, most treatment options focus on...
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer increases mortality risk due to cardiovascular disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Aug 2022 7:45 PM ISTHormone therapy for prostate cancer increases the risk of cardiovascular disease-related death especially in older men, according to a population...
