Azithromycin being over prescribed for childhood pneumonia : Study Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Nov 2017 7:30 PM ISTA combination of two antibiotics is often prescribed to treat community-acquired pneumonia in children but a JAMA Pediatrics study is now showing that...
Warfarin associated with lower risk of new cancers in people above 50 Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Nov 2017 7:25 PM ISTWarfarin is a widely used anticoagulant prescribed to as many as 10 percents of adults in Western countries. Studies disagree on whether warfarin is...
Anabolic androgenic steroids may be associated with early coronary artery disease Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Nov 2017 7:20 PM ISTAnabolic androgenic steroids may be associated with early coronary artery disease, according to research presented at the Brazilian Congress of...
Hormone replacement therapy may be beneficial for women's memory Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Nov 2017 7:15 PM ISTA type of hormone replacement therapy may protect memory for some women, according to a new USC-led study.The findings by USC researchers are the...
Biologics do not increase the risk of second malignancy in rheumatoid arthritis patients Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTTreatment with biologics does not increase the risk of a second malignancy in rheumatoid arthritis patients who have a history of cancer, according to...
Botox injections found effective in children and teens also in hard to treat migraines Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Nov 2017 7:05 PM ISTHope may be on the horizon for children and teens who suffer from migraine headaches that don't respond to traditional treatment. Injections of...
Air pollution causes millions of cases of kidney disease each year Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Nov 2017 7:02 PM ISTThe global toll of chronic kidney disease (CKD) attributable to air pollution is significant, according to an analysis that will be presented at ASN...
Exercise can counteract side-effects and improve fitness in advanced breast cancer patients Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Nov 2017 7:00 PM ISTTaking part in regular exercise can reduce fatigue and pain, and improve cardiovascular health and quality of life in women being treated for advanced...
Type-2 Myocardial Infarction- Revisited Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Nov 2017 7:00 PM ISTMyocardial infarction (MI) is an acute ischemic event associated with myocardial injury and associated with increased mortality.17 years ago, the...
Six months dual antiplatelet therapy as effective as 12 months of DAPT in STEMI Anjali Nimesh Nimesh6 Nov 2017 8:30 PM ISTThe first trial to evaluate the safety of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for less than 12 months in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) found...
Scientists identify mechanism that helps us inhibit unwanted thoughts Anjali Nimesh Nimesh6 Nov 2017 8:00 PM ISTScientists have identified a key chemical within the 'memory' region of the brain that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts, helping explain why...
Chemists have created compounds that can treat glaucoma Anjali Nimesh Nimesh6 Nov 2017 7:30 PM ISTGlaucoma is a serious disease associated with increased intraocular pressure which often leads to blindness. One of the ways to treat glaucoma is to...
