Rise in annual cardiorespiratory fitness by 3%+ to lower prostate cancer risk by 35% Anshika Mishra1 Feb 2024 9:00 AM ISTAn increase in annual cardiorespiratory fitness by 3% or more is linked to a 35% lower risk of developing, although not dying from, prostate cancer,...
Study shows negative impact of smoking on outcomes of varicocelectomy Medha Baranwal31 Jan 2024 5:00 PM ISTTurkey: A retrospective cohort study published in International Urology and Nephrology has shown the negative effect of smoking on varicocelectomy...
Covid-19 infection may have short term impact on male semen parameters Jacinthlyn Sylvia30 Jan 2024 11:30 AM ISTThe ongoing management of COVID-19 pandemic suggests concern beyond the respiratory health to potential impacts on various bodily systems. A recent...
Virtual Reality Intervention Eases Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients Facing Surgery Dr Riya Dave30 Jan 2024 4:45 AM ISTPatients undergoing hemodialysis often grapple with heightened anxiety, a challenge exacerbated by the prospect of surgical procedures. A recent study...
Two drugs better than one for treating prostate cancer finds study Anshika Mishra26 Jan 2024 9:30 AM ISTCombining testosterone-blocking drugs in patients with prostate cancer relapse prevents the spread of cancer better than treatment with a single drug,...
Long-term PPI Use Increases the risk and recurrence of Kidney Stones Aditi20 Jan 2024 2:00 AM ISTPrevious studies have mentioned an association between Exposure to PPIs and an increased risk of kidney stones among GERD patients. Hypomagnesemia and...
Sleep disturbance and depression linked to worse QoL among patients with OAB Aditi18 Jan 2024 8:30 PM ISTOveractive bladder (OAB) can have a negative impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and treatment adherence, but the exact nature of their...
Potential Risks of Combining Erectile Dysfunction Medications with Chest Pain Medications Anshika Mishra17 Jan 2024 9:15 AM ISTPhosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i)-an erectile dysfunction drug sold under the names Viagra, Levitra, Cialis, and others-are a common medical...
Bladder tumors reduced by 90% using nanorobots Anshika Mishra17 Jan 2024 9:00 AM ISTBladder cancer has one of the highest incidence rates in the world and ranks as the fourth most common tumour in men. Despite its relatively low...
Urease-powered nanorobots reduced bladder tumours by 90 per cent Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Jan 2024 5:28 PM ISTSpain: A recent study published in the prestigious journal Nature Nanotechnology reveals how a research team successfully reduced the size of bladder...
Incontinence could point to future disability Anshika Mishra16 Jan 2024 9:15 AM ISTIf you are one of the 30% to 50% of women experiencing urinary incontinence, new research suggests that it could turn into a bigger health issue. ...
Transrectal Prostate Biopsy: Nitrous oxide may significantly reduce patient-rated pain Medha Baranwal16 Jan 2024 5:00 AM ISTUSA: Patient-adjusted nitrous oxide (N2O), commonly called laughing gas, at levels of 20% to 45%, is a safe adjunct during transrectal prostate...
