Health Bulletin 8/April/2023 Roshni Dhar8 April 2023 5:00 PM ISTHere are the top health stories for the day:India asks states to ramp up testing as COVID-19 cases climb“Centre and States need to continue working in...
Poor Sleep quality associated with increased risk of stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that People who have sleep problems may be more prone to have a stroke.Sleep problems included getting too much...
Can COVID-19 cause problems in the heart? Study provides insights Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 April 2023 10:30 AM ISTUSA: A research team from the US observed increases in oxidative stress (harmful production of unstable molecules), signals of inflammation, and...
Cutting added sugar to six teaspoons a day improves health: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 April 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Based on a comprehensive evidence review, the experts have recommended to reduce added ("free") sugar consumption to around six teaspoons a day...
Medtronic, Qure.ai collaborate to integrate artificial intelligence for advanced stroke management in India Ruchika Sharma4 April 2023 1:00 PM ISTStroke is a medical emergency during which the blood flow is blocked to the brain.
Can higher dose of blood thinners improve outcomes in patients hospitalized for COVID-19? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 April 2023 12:30 PM ISTUSA: A higher dose of blood-thinning medication than usual in noncritically ill patients hospitalized for COVID-19 did not significantly reduce death...
High intake of dietary salt tied to hardened arteries even in people with normal BP Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 April 2023 9:45 AM ISTSweden: Increased salt consumption may raise the risk of clogged arteries of the heart and neck, which is linked to raised risks of stroke and heart...
Brain's right hemisphere can compensate for speech loss after left hemisphere stroke in infants, study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 March 2023 9:15 AM ISTWashington, DC: Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center addressing the question, "what happens when one of the hemispheres is injured at...
Short night-time sleep linked with nearly doubled risk of peripheral artery disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTSleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% raised likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to...
Mitral valve repair through minimally invasive or conventional surgery leads to similar recovery in patients: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 March 2023 9:45 AM ISTUK: In patients receiving minimally invasive and conventional cardiac surgical techniques for mitral valve repair, the researchers observed similar...
Benefits of TAVR Remain Consistent in Patients at Low Surgical Risk at Three Years Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 March 2023 5:45 PM ISTThe number of deaths and disabling strokes among patients at low surgical risk who were treated with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)...
Vigorous walking exercise critical for rehabilitation among stroke patients: JAMA Medha Baranwal16 March 2023 10:00 AM ISTUSA: The findings from a multicenter randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Neurology showed that vigorous training intensity is a crucial dosing...
