The ban on e-cigarettes – a welcome step, Dr HS Bedi Hina Zahid20 Sept 2019 7:02 PM ISTI was introduced to the real-world harm by e-cigarettes when young Master Vijay (name changed) – a student of Class 9 in the Tricity - landed up in my...
FDA grants clearance to smart, robotic external fixation system for orthopedic treatments Hina Zahid19 Sept 2019 7:05 PM ISTThe United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given regulatory clearance to smart, robotic external fixation system for orthopedic...
Management of Generalised anxiety disorder in adults: NICE Guidelines Hina Zahid19 Sept 2019 7:00 PM ISTNICE has released its latest guidelines on the management of generalised anxiety disorder in adults. The guideline covers the care and treatment of...
Rare case of acquired methemoglobinemia reported in NEJM Hina Zahid19 Sept 2019 6:00 PM ISTDr Otis U. Warren and Dr Benjamin Blackwood at Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI have reported a rare case of acquired methemoglobinemia. The case has...
Single high dose of radiation effective in treating ventricular tachycardia, finds NEJM study Hina Zahid18 Sept 2019 8:28 PM ISTWashington- Radiation therapy that is primarily used for treating cancer may also be effective in treating heart condition of Ventricular Tachycardia,...
Long-term sleep deprivation linked to higher risk of Adiposity and Diabetes Hina Zahid18 Sept 2019 7:25 PM ISTSleep disruption has been known to behave harmful effects on metabolism for some time and with present lifestyle, everyone is a little short on sleep...
Study finds women at greater risk of depression, anxiety after hysterectomy Hina Zahid18 Sept 2019 7:10 PM ISTROCHESTER, Minn. -- Hysterectomy is associated with an increased risk of long-term mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, according...
Rare case of Disseminated neurocysticercosis presenting with bilateral papilledema: a report Hina Zahid18 Sept 2019 6:00 PM ISTDr Ruchi Shrestha at Department of Ophthalmology, Reiyukai Eiko Masunaga Eye Hospital, Kavrepalanchok District, Nepal and colleagues have reported a...
Regular tea drinking protects against age related decline in brain, researchers find Hina Zahid17 Sept 2019 8:20 PM ISTGood News for Tea drinkers-Tea-drinking is supposed to be associated with stimulation and taking care of mental fatigue but researchers have found out...
Risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases six-fold with Obesity, finds study Hina Zahid17 Sept 2019 7:28 PM ISTObesity is an epidemic encountered usually in developed countries. It is on the rise because of the abundant availability of food and sedentary...
Beware- Alzheimer drug Donepezil linked to development of Rhabdomyolysis Hina Zahid16 Sept 2019 8:28 PM ISTAlzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia that progresses slowly and gets worse over time. Dementia is a growing problem, with almost 10...
New combination strategy may kill cancer cells better: study Hina Zahid16 Sept 2019 7:25 PM ISTIn their bid to tackle cancer, scientists have been trying out newer and innovative strategies. In a preliminary study, Indian scientists have...
