Medical Bulletin 05/December/2023 Roshni Dhar5 Dec 2023 3:00 PM ISTHere are the top medical news of the day:Being overweight hampers body’s immune response to SARS-CoV-2University of Queensland-led research shows...
Elective Surgery within 1 year of an ACS or stroke associated with increased postoperative mortality: JAMA Dr.Niharika Harsha B28 Nov 2023 9:45 AM ISTIn a groundbreaking investigation, researchers have delved into the often-debated realm of postoperative mortality risks following acute coronary...
High Incidence of Stroke in ANCA-associated Vasculitis due to high platelet count Dr.Niharika Harsha B20 Nov 2023 4:00 PM ISTThe incidence of stroke was higher in the first three months of diagnosis in ANCA-associated vasculitis patients when compared to the general...
Phase III study of Asundexian in Atrial fibrillation stopped due to lack of efficacy: Bayer Ruchika Sharma20 Nov 2023 11:33 AM ISTBerlin: Bayer has announced that OCEANIC-AF, a phase III study investigating asundexian compared to apixaban (a direct oral anticoagulant) in...
Women with PTSD at greater risk for CVD, Stroke and dementia: JAMA Niveditha Subramani19 Nov 2023 6:00 PM ISTPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a rising concern described as mental health condition that can occur after a person experiences or witnesses...
Systolic BP reduction to less than 120 mm Hg lowers risk of CV events Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Nov 2023 5:30 PM ISTUSA: A recent study provides evidence to support targeting systolic blood pressure to less than 120 mm Hg in hypertensive patients with high...
Remote Ischemic Conditioning in Acute Stroke: A Disheartening Verdict from Rigorous Trials Dr.Niharika Harsha B16 Nov 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn the relentless pursuit of groundbreaking stroke treatments, the medical community has explored various avenues, including remote ischemic...
Prediabetes in young tobacco users may triple risk of stroke in healthy young adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Nov 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Findings from a preliminary study warrant early screening and prevention strategies for prediabetes in young tobacco users in order to curtail...
Current dosing recommendations may not help patients achieve optimal vitamin D levels, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Nov 2023 11:00 AM ISTLow levels of Vitamin D have been shown to be associated with a higher risk of having a cardiac event, like a heart attack or stroke. For this reason,...
Genetic screening effectively identifies Familial hypercholesteremia patients to prevent MI, stroke and death Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Nov 2023 7:00 PM ISTResearchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City have found in a new study that Genetic testing can effectively identify patients of Familial...
Your education and income level may affect your survival, recovery from stroke Isra Zaman13 Nov 2023 9:00 AM ISTPeople with low education and income levels may have a 10% increased risk of death or being dependent on others to complete daily tasks three months...
MRI most cost-effective for stroke detection in patients presenting to ED with dizziness Medha Baranwal10 Nov 2023 8:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology suggests MRI as the most cost-effective imaging modality for evaluating...
