Vitamin D supplements don't lower risk of acute respiratory tract infection: Lancet Medha Baranwal19 Jan 2021 10:00 AM ISTAustralia: Monthly doses of vitamin D supplementation (60000 IU) does not reduce the risk of acute respiratory tract infection but slightly reduced...
Video laryngoscopy in infants facilitates orotracheal intubation in first attempt: Study Medha Baranwal29 Dec 2020 10:57 AM ISTUSA: The use of video laryngoscopy with a standard blade improves first-attempt success rate of orotracheal intubation and reduces complications,...
New probiotic strain may help reduce blood sugar and weight: Lancet Study Medha Baranwal25 Dec 2020 9:15 AM ISTIreland: The human gut microbiota has emerged as a key factor in the development of obesity. Certain probiotic strains have shown anti-obesity...
Rimegepant effective for migraine prevention: Lancet Medha Baranwal24 Dec 2020 6:45 PM ISTUSA: Rimegepant, when taken every other day, can help in the prevention of migraine, shows a recent phase 2/3 trial. The findings of the study,...
Tofacitinib may benefit Psoriatic Arthritis patients as monotherapy: LANCET study Dr. Nandita Mohan24 Dec 2020 10:15 AM ISTAccording to recent research, it has been observed that some patients with psoriatic arthritis who are stable on tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily with...
Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, others lead Lancet panel for universal health coverage in India Farhat Nasim14 Dec 2020 4:44 PM ISTThe panel will develop a roadmap to achieve universal health coverage and lay out the path to guarantee access to quality and affordable health care...
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine safe and effective: phase 3 trials results first published in LANCET Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Dec 2020 7:30 AM ISTGood news - First full results from interim analysis have confirmed that the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine (AZD1222) has an acceptable safety profile and...
Benefit of Lipid lowering treatment extends to elderly as well: Lancet Medha Baranwal13 Nov 2020 10:42 AM ISTUSA: Amid the debate on clinical benefit of LDL cholesterol lowering treatment in older patients, a recent study has found the treatment to be equally...
Trimetazidine in ATPCI Trial: Reading beyond the results Dr Tiny Nair21 Sept 2020 12:00 PM ISTOptimal management in post- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) patients with medical therapy is one of the most important goals for any...
Landiolol effective remedy for sepsis-related tachyarrhythmias: Lancet Dr. Nandita Mohan18 Sept 2020 5:15 AM ISTJapan: Tachycardia and atrial fibrillation frequently occur in patients being treated for sepsis or septic shock and have a poor prognosis....
SGLT2 inhibitors improve survival and renal outcomes in heart failure: Lancet Medha Baranwal16 Sept 2020 7:50 AM ISTFrance: Treatment with empagliflozin and dapagliflozin reduces all-cause mortality and improves renal outcomes in patients with heart failure with...
Preoperative IV iron to anemic patients may not reduce blood transfusion need, death: Lancet Medha Baranwal7 Sept 2020 11:45 AM ISTLondon, UK: The administration of preoperative intravenous iron to anemic patients 10–42 days before elective major abdominal surgery was...
