High BMI independently associated with death and longer ICU stay for COVID patients Hina Zahid16 Oct 2021 3:30 AM GMTPrevious studies have shown that a high body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor for severe COVID-19.In patients with COVID-19, a high body mass index...
Less passive screen time, structured schedule improves youth's mental health during pandemic: Study Hina Zahid16 Aug 2021 3:30 AM GMTUSA: A recent study in the journal PLOS One provides insight into simple, practical steps that can be undertaken by families to promote resilience...
New biomarkers may detect early eye changes that can lead to diabetic retinopathy Hina Zahid15 Aug 2021 5:29 PM GMTNew biomarkers found in the eyes could unlock the key to helping manage diabetic retinopathy, and perhaps even diabetes, according to new research...
Frailty leads to poorer outcomes after complex, emergency surgeries: PLoS ONE Dr Satabdi Saha28 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTFrail patients have inferior clinical outcomes and greater resource use, after emergency general surgery, with the greatest absolute differences...
New Biomarkers May Detect diabetic retinopathy early, finds study Hina Zahid28 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. - New biomarkers found in the eyes could unlock the key to helping manage diabetic retinopathy, and perhaps even diabetes, according ...
Heart disease medications may reduce severity of COVID-19, finds study Hina Zahid19 July 2021 3:15 AM GMTStatins and anti-hypertension medications stabilize the underlying diseases for which they are prescribed, making patients more likely to recover from ...
Azathioprine as good as Mycophenolate mofetil for immunosuppression after kidney transplant: Study Dr. Shravani Dali9 July 2021 3:45 AM GMTAccording to a study published in the Plos One journal, mycophenolate mofetil and azathioprine showed similar efficacy in kidney transplant...
Smokers needed angioplasty and stenting a decade before non-smokers Hina Zahid14 Jun 2021 4:15 AM GMTSmokers needed their blocked arteries fixed nearly a decade earlier than non-smokers, and patients with obesity underwent these procedures four years...
High dose methylprednisolone bests dexamethasone for hospitalized COVID-19 patients: Study Medha3 Jun 2021 4:00 AM GMTColombia: Methylprednisolone is better than dexamethasone for the treatment of hospitalized patients with severe Covid-19 Pneumonia, according to a...
Polyethylene eye covers best for Ocular surface diseases in comatose patients: Study Dr Satabdi Saha7 April 2021 3:45 AM GMTOcular Surface Disease (OSD) is a common complication in critically ill patients, but receive minimal clinical consideration to prevent it . Due to...
High body fat level may hinder exercise capacity in diabetes patients: Study Hina Zahid3 April 2021 4:15 AM GMTDiabetes mellitus is associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) related morbidity, mortality and death. Exercise capacity in persons with...
Risk of stroke high in patients with arthritis,specially in young ; Plos One Dr Satabdi Saha30 March 2021 1:30 PM GMT In a recent development , researchers have highlighted that stroke risk was increased in multiple arthritis and similar between ischemic and...
