Surgery more effective for managing deviated nasal septum than medical management with nasal sprays: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTUK: Septoplasty, a surgery to straighten a crooked septum, is more effective than a defined medical management regimen with a nasal steroid and saline...
Rosuvastin bests atorvastatin for cholesterol lowering with more risk of developing diabetes: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Oct 2023 11:15 AM ISTKorea: A secondary analysis of the randomised LODESTAR trial evaluated the rosuvastatin versus atorvastatin treatment in adults with coronary artery...
Commonly prescribed statin increases risk of type 2 diabetes, finds BMJ study Isra Zaman20 Oct 2023 9:15 AM ISTTwo widely used statins, rosuvastatin and atorvastatin, are equally effective at preventing heart attacks, strokes and death in people with coronary...
Tackling the Global Obesity Challenge: Carbohydrate Intake in Spotlight Dr.Niharika Harsha B11 Oct 2023 12:00 PM ISTIn the quest for effective weight management, understanding the role of carbohydrates has long been a puzzle. A groundbreaking new study, spanning...
Study links carbohydrate quality to midlife weight gain: Refined carbs and sugary drinks pose risk Isra Zaman28 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTA recent study published in The BMJ sheds light on the relationship between carbohydrate consumption and weight gain, suggesting that increased...
Swapping starch and refined carbs for whole grains and fruit linked to less midlife weight gain Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Sept 2023 5:00 AM ISTIncreased consumption of carbohydrate from refined grains, starchy vegetables, and sugary drinks is associated with greater weight gain throughout...
New COVID-19 vaccine shows promising efficacy and safety in phase 3 trial Isra Zaman27 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTIn a significant development in the fight against COVID-19, a phase 3 clinical trial in Iran has demonstrated that the BIV1-CovIran vaccine,...
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease may not increase risk of esophageal cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTReflux disease manifests as acid regurgitation and heartburn and is a known risk factor for oesophageal cancer. However, a new study published in The...
Common food additives heighten chances of developing cardiovascular disease , shows BMJ study Isra Zaman16 Sept 2023 9:30 AM ISTA recent study published in the BMJ found positive associations between the risk of CVD and the intake of five individuals and two groups of food...
Using painkillers alongside hormonal contraception increases risk of blood clot in women: Study Isra Zaman13 Sept 2023 9:00 AM ISTA large Danish study published by The BMJ recently found that women who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers alongside hormonal...
High intake of several emulsifier E numbers linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTHigh intake of several emulsifiers (part of the 'E numbers' group of food additives), widely used in industrially processed foods to improve texture...
Use of hormonal contraception and NSAIDs tied to elevated risk of VTE: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTDenmark: A large Danish study published by The BMJ, showed a positive association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) use and the...
