Antibiotics for dental procedures linked to superbug infection, study shows Anjali Nimesh Nimesh8 Oct 2017 9:40 AM ISTAntibiotics prescribed by dentists may contribute to the growing problem of Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a serious and potentially deadly...
Mumbai doctors successfully replace 35 yr old's lost thumb in an accident by grafting toe Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 2:03 PM IST 35 yr old Rishi Kurne from Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai had lost the thumb of his right hand, while working on a machine at the factory where he is...
Avoid these 10 most unnecessary and overused medical tests and treatments : JAMA Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 10:30 AM ISTUnnecessary medication. Tests that don't reveal the problem, or uncover a "problem" that isn't really there. Procedures that have more risk than...
Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy Shows Good Long-Term Results for Treating Barrett's Esophagus Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 10:20 AM ISTThe October issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy features several new studies evaluating various treatments for Barrett's esophagus (BE). Two of...
IIT Roorkee scientists identify drug to fight Chikungunya Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 10:15 AM ISTScientists at IIT-Roorkee have found that a commonly used deworming drug has anti-viral properties and could lead to new therapies against Chikungunya...
Risk Model developed which can Predict 30-Day Readmission in PCI Patients Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 10:10 AM ISTData from the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry was the source of a study on predicting 30-day readmission rates...
Recurrent UTI ? drink more water Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 10:00 AM ISTDrinking an additional three pints of water a day may keep the urinary tract infection (UTI) away at least for women who are prone suggests a study...
Avoid Energy drinks as adverse effects range from headache to cardiac abnormalities Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 9:45 AM ISTBecause many countries allow the sale of energy drinks to young people, identifying ways to minimize potential harm from energy drinks is critical. A...
Post traumatic stress disorder linked with increased lupus risk Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 9:40 AM ISTIn a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in civilian women were strongly...
Largest study confirms - 79% of schizophrenia risk due to genetic factors Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 9:30 AM ISTIn the largest study of twins in schizophrenia research to date, researchers at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, estimate that as much as 79% of...
New elastic surgical glue seals wounds in 60 seconds : Breakthrough in wound management Anjali Nimesh Nimesh6 Oct 2017 11:30 AM ISTA highly elastic and adhesive surgical glue that quickly seals wounds without the need for common staples or sutures could transform how surgeries are...
Febuxostat good to prevents gout flares Anjali Nimesh Nimesh6 Oct 2017 10:15 AM ISTAs reported in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology, the drug febuxostat reduced gout flares in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 314...
