High intake of fatty acid in nuts, seeds and plant oils lowers risk of death from all causes: BMJ Hina Zahid16 Oct 2021 4:30 AM GMTAdherence to a healthy diet can delay the onset of cardiovascular diseases and cancer and improve longevity.A high intake of alpha linolenic acid...
Hormone replacement therapy does not increase risk of developing dementia: BMJ Hina Zahid14 Oct 2021 3:30 AM GMTUse of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT, also known as hormone replacement therapy, HRT) is not associated with an increased risk of developing...
Menstrual changes reported after covid-19 vaccination, need investigation: BMJ Hina Zahid20 Sep 2021 3:30 AM GMTSome women say their periods change after getting a covid-19 vaccination. In The BMJ today, Dr Victoria Male, a reproductive specialist at Imperial...
Exposure to traffic noise associated with higher dementia risk: Hina Zahid18 Sep 2021 3:30 AM GMTExposure to noise from traffic on roads and railways over a long period is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, especially...
Benefit-to-harm balance of statins for healthy adults 'generally favorable: BMJ Hina Zahid27 July 2021 3:00 AM GMTStatins are associated with a small increased risk of side effects in patients without a history of heart disease, but these effects are mild compared ...
Muscle relaxants largely ineffective for low back pain Hina Zahid14 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTMuscle relaxant drugs are largely ineffective for low back pain, despite being widely prescribed for this condition, suggests an analysis of the...
Management of "Maskne" & Other Mask Related Facial Dermatoses: BMJ Dr Kartikeya Kohli17 Jun 2021 4:00 AM GMTThe covid-19 pandemic has led to a marked increase in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) both in and out of healthcare settings. Mask...
Delayed antibiotic prescribing effective for most RTI Patients, Finds study Dr. Nandita Mohan18 May 2021 3:15 AM GMTAccording to recent research, it has been found out that delayed antibiotic prescribing is a safe and effective strategy for most patients,...
Family History of Colorectal Polyps Increase the Risk of Colorectal Cancer: Study MD Bureau14 May 2021 2:14 AM GMTColorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Endoscopic screening reduces the incidence of and mortality...
Delayed Antibiotics Prescription may Not Worsen respiratory tract infections: BMJ MD Bureau29 April 2021 6:52 PM GMTReducing unnecessary and inappropriate use of antibiotics is crucial to reduce antimicrobial resistance, particularly in primary care where...
Early Surgery for acute ACL rupture tied to improved knee function, finds study MD Bureau4 April 2021 1:45 PM GMTRupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common injury with acute trauma. The incidence is 49-75 per 100 000 person-years, with individual ...
High Oxygen Flow Neither Benefits Nor Harms Patients With Suspected ACS: BMJ MD Bureau4 March 2021 3:42 PM GMTOxygen has been given to patients with acute myocardial infarction for more than 50 years, despite limited evidence that this improves outcomes....
