Long-term use of drugs to curb acid reflux linked to doubling in stomach cancer risk Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 Nov 2017 7:30 PM ISTThe long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of drugs commonly used to treat acid reflux, is linked to a more than doubling in the risk...
Fish oil and fish consumption during pregnancy prevents childhood asthma Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 Nov 2017 7:26 PM ISTPregnant women who consume fish rather than fish oil supplements are just as likely to protect their offspring from developing asthma.Researchers at...
Increasing Nonoperative treatment of appendicitis tied to a higher death rate Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 Nov 2017 7:25 PM ISTAbout twice as many U.S. adults with appendicitis are being treated without an operation compared with 20 years ago, and nonoperative management of an...
Delayed Clamping of umbilical cord later saves preterm babies lives Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 Nov 2017 7:20 PM ISTThousands of preterm babies could be saved by waiting 60 seconds before clamping the umbilical cord after birth instead of clamping it immediately --...
Virtual reality reduces phantom pain in paraplegics Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 Nov 2017 7:15 PM ISTIn a breakthrough research led by neuroscientist Olaf Blanke and his team at EPFL, Switzerland, the scientists show that phantom body pain can be...
Influenza virus mutates during vaccine production rendering it less effective Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTAccording to a new study from scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), the common practice of growing influenza vaccine components in...
Cochrane review finds psychiatric side effects in less than 1% users of mefloquine Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 Nov 2017 7:05 PM ISTResearchers from LSTM Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group publish two systematic reviews this week about the safety of mefloquine (Lariam) for...
In Massive rotator cuff tear reverse shoulder replacement is treatment of choice in young Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 Nov 2017 7:02 PM ISTFor younger patients with severe damage to the rotator cuff muscles, a "reverse" shoulder replacement provides a lasting improvement in shoulder...
Scientists create Synthetic Pancreatic beta cells that automatically release Insulin Anjali Nimesh Nimesh1 Nov 2017 8:00 PM ISTA team of scientists has created synthetic pancreatic beta cells that automatically release insulin when they sense high blood sugar.The research by...
There is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy : Study Anjali Nimesh Nimesh1 Nov 2017 7:25 PM ISTAny amount of alcohol exposure during pregnancy can cause extreme lasting effects on a child, according to new research from Binghamton University,...
Blood-thinning drugs reduce risk of dementia by up to 48% Anjali Nimesh Nimesh1 Nov 2017 7:20 PM ISTBlood-thinning drugs could protect against dementia and stroke in people with an irregular heartbeat, research suggests.A study found that patients...
AF incidence linked to race, fewer blacks have AF than whites Anjali Nimesh Nimesh1 Nov 2017 7:15 PM ISTRecent studies have determined that blacks have a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) compared with whites despite having a higher prevalence of...
