Vitamin D deficiency before COVID-19 infection may increase disease severity and mortality Hina Zahid5 Feb 2022 10:00 AM ISTVitamin D is most often recognized for its role in bone health, but low levels of the supplement have been associated with a range of autoimmune,...
Medical Bulletin 16/December/2021 Dr. Nandita Mohan16 Dec 2021 4:46 PM ISTHere are Top Medical stories of the dayDietary 'flavanols may help burn excess fat by enhancing browning of fatIn cold conditions, brown adipose...
Study links overactive bladder to increased falling risk in older adults Hina Zahid15 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTA team of University of Alberta researchers focused on aging Albertans has found that urinary incontinence could be a contributing factor in falls...
Chronic heart failure tied to increased mortality risk in patients with malnutrition Dr. Nandita Mohan17 Nov 2021 1:30 PM ISTIn malnourished patients, chronic heart failure (CHF) is associated with increased mortality risk, according to a new study published in the Plos...
Medical Bulletin 16/November/2021 Dr. Nandita Mohan16 Nov 2021 8:45 PM ISTHere are Top Medical stories of the dayModerate caffeine intake during pregnancy may lower gestational diabetes riskA cohort study by Hinkle N...
CHF associated with high mortality risk in malnourished patients: Study Dr. Shravani Dali13 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTIn malnourished patients, chronic heart failure (CHF) is associated with increased mortality risk, according to a new study published in the Plos...
High BMI independently associated with death and longer ICU stay for COVID patients Hina Zahid16 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTPrevious 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 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study in the journal PLOS One provides insight into simple, practical steps that can be undertaken by families to promote...
New biomarkers may detect early eye changes that can lead to diabetic retinopathy Hina Zahid15 Aug 2021 10:59 PM ISTNew 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 9:00 AM ISTFrail 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 9:00 AM ISTBLOOMINGTON, 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 8:45 AM ISTStatins and anti-hypertension medications stabilize the underlying diseases for which they are prescribed, making patients more likely to recover from...
