Rivaroxaban and aspirin combo improves CV outcomes in stable ASCVD: COMPASS Trial MD Editorial Team4 Dec 2021 1:50 PM ISTCardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. Though new medications and the use of effective secondary prevention strategies, 5%...
Oral daprodustat efficacious for raising hemoglobin levels among CKD patients: NEJM Hina Zahid10 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTAnemia is a common and sometimes debilitating problem among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Anemia can occur when the kidneys become...
Risankizumab treatment may not benefit severe asthma patients finds NEJM study Dr. Shravani Dali8 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTPlacebo treatment was found to be superior to treatment with risankizumab with respect to time to first asthma worsening and annualized rate of...
Lanifibranor reduces lipid, inflammatory, and fibrosis biomarkers in NASH: NEJM MD Editorial Team1 Nov 2021 9:00 AM ISTNonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) management is a situation which still needs to be answered. Lanifibranor is a pan-PPAR (peroxisome...
Itepekimab monotherapy improves lung function in patients with moderate-to-severe asthma: NEJM MD Editorial Team28 Oct 2021 7:30 PM ISTAsthma is a major non-communicable disease that needs immediate attention and management. Over 262 million people are affected with asthma. Monoclonal...
Immediate or postponed drainage has similar outcomes in Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis: NEJM Dr. Shravani Dali11 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTNo superiority was noted between immediate versus postponed intervention for infected necrotizing pancreatitis (NP), according to a study published...
Intensive reduction of systolic BP in elderly linked to lower CVD risk: NEJM MD Editorial Team4 Oct 2021 10:30 AM ISTThe optimal systolic blood pressure goal for reducing cardiovascular risk in elderly hypertensive individuals is unknown. In older hypertensive...
FDA Approves atogepant for Preventive Treatment of Migraine Hina Zahid30 Sept 2021 9:45 PM ISTNORTH CHICAGO, Ill. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved atogepant for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in...
Abelacimab effectively prevents postoperative venous thromboembolism: NEJM Dr. Shravani Dali2 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTAbelacimab is effective when administrated in patients after total knee arthroplasty for the prevention of venous thromboembolism, suggests a study...
Pfizer vaccine effective against Delta variant of COVID-19 only after 2 doses: NEJM Dr. Shravani Dali24 July 2021 10:30 AM ISTAs compared to one shot of each Pfizer and AstraZeneca, two shots of each were more effective against the symptomatic Delta infections, suggests a...
Rituximab superior to Mycophenolate mofetil for complete remission of Pemphigus Vulgaris: Study Dr. Shravani Dali8 July 2021 9:15 AM ISTRituximab showed better outcomes than mycophenolate mofetil in producing continued complete remission at 52 weeks in patients suffering from...
Microbiota-Directed Dietary Supplements Aids in Growth of Malnourished Kids Dr Kartikeya Kohli26 Jun 2021 8:45 AM ISTChildhood undernutrition is a global health challenge that produces impaired ponderal and linear growth (wasting and stunting), immune and metabolic...
