Deficits continue to progress in Pentosan Polysulfate-associated maculopathy even after drug cessation Dr Ishan Kataria27 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTPentosan polysulfate (PPS) (Elmiron; Janssen Pharmaceuticals), a treatment for interstitial cystitis, is a heparinlike macromolecule that is...
Electroacupuncture relieves Opioid-induced constipation in cancer patients: JAMA Aditi24 Feb 2023 11:30 AM ISTChina: An original investigation of Complementary and Alternative Medicine published in JAMA Network Open concluded that an 8-week Electroacupuncture...
Circulating HPV Tumor DNA as a Pretreatment Biomarker in Oropharyngeal Cancer: JAMA Dr Ishan Kataria23 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTRettig et al presented a report using a commercially available Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-approved test (NavDx [Naveris]) to measure...
Is use of proton pump inhibitors safe during early pregnancy? Medha Baranwal22 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTSouth Korea: Using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) during early pregnancy does not substantially increase the risk of congenital malformations. However,...
Remifentanil inferior to neuromuscular blockers for successful tracheal intubation in adults at risk of aspiration Aditi22 Feb 2023 6:15 AM ISTFrance: An original investigation published in JAMA has concluded that Remifentanil was statistically inferior to neuromuscular blockers in adults at...
IV alteplase alone good enough- add on argatroban may not further improve outcomes in acute ischemic stroke Jacinthlyn Sylvia18 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTIn a new study by Hui-Sheng Chen and team it was shown that argatroban with intravenous alteplase compared to alteplase therapy alone did not...
Routine serologic screening for genital herpes infection not recommended: Reaffirms USPSTF Medha Baranwal15 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: The USPSTF, in its reaffirmation recommendation statement, has recommended against serologic screening for genital HSV (herpes simplex virus)...
Health Bulletin 11/February/2023 Roshni Dhar11 Feb 2023 4:34 PM ISTHere are the top health stories for the day:Demand for NEET PG postponement reverberates in parliamentWhile responding to the requests of students...
Complications during pregnancy linked to increased risk of coronary heart disease: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Feb 2023 11:15 AM ISTSome complications during pregnancy bring an increased risk of heart disease later on. However it is still unknown how arteriosclerosis develops...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility in Men: JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis Dr Nirali Kapoor10 Feb 2023 10:00 AM ISTInfertility affects about 15% of couples and is due to a male factor alone in 20% and combined male and female factors in 30% to 40%. In 25% of...
Treatment of diabetic retinopathy with Intravitreous aflibercept does not improve visual acuity: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Feb 2023 9:30 AM ISTUSA: Treatment of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) with aflibercept did not improve visual acuity but resulted in significant anatomic...
Disposable elevator cap duodenoscopes less contaminated than standard designs when used during ERCP Aditi2 Feb 2023 11:00 AM ISTCanada: An original investigation published in JAMA has revealed that following high-level disinfection, disposable elevator cap duodenoscopes...
