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...
Doxycycline bests azithromycin in treatment of rectal chlamydia infection: NEJM Dr. Nandita Mohan24 Jun 2021 10:41 AM ISTResearchers from a recent study have found out that a 7-day course of doxycycline was superior to single-dose azithromycin in the treatment of...
Prophylactic tranexamic acid prevents blood loss after Cesarean Delivery: NEJM Dr. Nandita Mohan15 May 2021 8:15 AM ISTAccording to recent research it has been found out that among women who underwent cesarean delivery and received prophylactic uterotonic agents,...
Exercise and Liraglutide Combo Effective option for weight loss: NEJM MD Bureau13 May 2021 7:00 PM ISTPrevious studies have repeatedly demonstrated the ability of GLP 1 analogs to induce weight loss. A recent study suggests that the combination of...
Semaglutide Resolves Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, Finds Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli3 April 2021 12:00 PM ISTNonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a common disease that is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, but treatment options are limited....
Novel Anti-Amyloid Slows Alzheimer's Disease Progression, Finds Phase 2 Study MD Bureau17 March 2021 9:30 PM ISTA hallmark of Alzheimer's disease is the accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide. In a recent Phase 2 trial, researchers have found that donanemab met...
One-Step Screening for gestational diabetes Improves diagnoses but not outcomes Hina Zahid12 March 2021 10:45 AM ISTResearchers have found in a randomized trial that single-step" screening for gestational diabetes improved diagnoses but was not associated with...
