Use of one-size cuff tied to major inaccuracy in BP readings across varying arm sizes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTAccurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is crucial for diagnosing and managing hypertension, a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease....
Common cancer screening tests fail to improve survival except for colorectal cancer screening with sigmoidoscopy: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia30 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTCancer screening tests have long been hailed as essential tools in the fight against the deadly disease, with proponents asserting that they extend...
Continuous use of transdermal nitroglycerin failed to improve hot flash frequency in menopausal women: JAMA Niveditha Subramani12 Aug 2023 9:15 AM ISTHot flashes also known as vasomotor symptoms is one of the the most common symptoms of menopausal women, with more than two-thirds of women in Western...
Rheumatoid arthritis tied to greater risk of developing aortic stenosis Aditi11 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTAn Original Investigation published on July 31, 2023, entitled "Aortic Stenosis Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis" has concluded that those with a history...
Physical and muscle strngthening activities may reduce CV and all cause mortality: JAMA Niveditha Subramani9 Aug 2023 7:00 AM ISTThe optimal combination of moderate aerobic physical activity (MPA), vigorous aerobic physical activity (VPA), and muscle-strengthening activity (MSA)...
Rheumatoid Arthritis associated with Aortic Stenosis and related mortality: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia4 Aug 2023 10:00 AM ISTA recent study by Tate Johnson and colleagues linked data from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Penicillin allergy may be safely ruled out by direct oral penicillin challenge alone: JAMA Aditi24 July 2023 9:45 AM ISTAn Original Investigation published on July 17, 2023, "Efficacy of a Clinical Decision Rule to Enable Direct Oral Challenge in Patients With Low-Risk...
Oseltamivir does not prevent flu related hospitalizations: JAMA Medha Baranwal14 Jun 2023 11:15 AM ISTCanada: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is not associated with a reduced risk of first hospitalization in influenza-infected outpatients. It is associated with...
Is transdermal nitroglycerin effective for treating menopause-related hot flashes? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Jun 2023 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that the continuous use of transdermal nitroglycerin did not lead to sustained...
ChatGTP more empathetic toward patient inquiry than physicians: JAMA Medha Baranwal4 May 2023 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has shed light on the role that AI (artificial intelligence) assistants like ChatGPT could...
Herbal-based injection may reduce mortality in sepsis patients: EXIT-SEP trial Medha Baranwal3 May 2023 11:00 AM ISTChina: A herbal-based intravenous preparation reduced 28-day mortality in patients with sepsis compared with a placebo, findings from EXIT-SEP...
Multimodal transitional care intervention fails to prevent hospital readmission or death in high-risk patients: JAMA Medha Baranwal3 May 2023 9:30 AM ISTSwitzerland: The use of multimodal interventions targeting higher-risk medical patients did not significantly reduce the risk of 30-day unplanned...
