Tranexamic acid safe for 'high-risk' patients undergoing hip fracture surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 May 2022 10:15 AM ISTTranexamic acid (TXA): a medication given to reduce the risk of bleeding during some orthopaedic surgical procedures – can be safely used in patients...
Journal Club - Smokers With Heart Disease can add up 5 Years by Quitting Dr. Nandita Mohan4 May 2022 6:36 PM ISTAdverse effects of smoking and heart health in smokers. Smoking cessation appears to be comparable to the use of three targeted drugs in warding off...
Tips to prevent puncturing subclavian artery during IJV cannulation Dr Monish Raut3 May 2022 9:00 AM ISTThe placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) has a 17.9% complication risk. Ultrasound guiding has been recommended as the gold standard of...
Perfusion index may help assess analgesia during laparoscopic surgeries under general anaesthesia Dr Monish Raut28 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTPerfusion index may help assess analgesia during laparoscopic surgeries under general anaesthesia, according to a new study published in Indian...
Preprocedural Ultrasound increases success rate in Combined spinal anaesthesia compared to landmark method Dr Monish Raut27 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTWhen compared to landmark guided Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anesthesia, using a preprocedural ultrasound scan resulted in a higher first pass...
Less invasive, more precise surgery may be performed by a magnetic needle Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 April 2022 6:30 PM ISTLisa Ercolano: Imagine a tiny, untethered needle that can enter the body through an incision no larger than a pin prick to perform biopsies, suture...
Ultrasound a useful modality for screening ovarian cancer patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTOAK BROOK: The appearance of ovarian lesions on ultrasound is an effective predictor of cancer risk that can help women avoid unnecessary surgery,...
Tablet containing CBD shows promise in reducing pain after shoulder surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTAn orally absorbed tablet containing cannabidiol (CBD) effectively reduces pain after shoulder surgery with no safety concerns, a new study finds. ...
Upper airway stimulation device reduces sleep apnea in adolescents with Down syndrome Dr Kartikeya Kohli22 April 2022 6:00 PM ISTChildren with Down syndrome are significantly more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea and current treatment options are often ineffective.A...
Advantages of New Preoperative Fasting Guidelines for Surgery Dr Monish Raut20 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTIt is common practise to have patients fast for an extended period of time before to elective surgery in order to lower stomach volume and acidity,...
Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery on 93-year-old patient at Apollo Hospital Chennai Medical Dialogues Bureau13 April 2022 5:22 PM ISTChennai: Apollo Hospitals Chennai has announced the successful completion of robotics cardiac surgery on the oldest patient in India at its dedicated...
Rare neck tumor successfully removed at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Roshni Dhar13 April 2022 5:19 PM IST60 years old male patient from Kashmir, presented in ENT & Head and Neck Oncology Department, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital with breathing difficulty,...
