Long-term PPI use linked to increased risk for stroke and MI Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli28 Oct 2017 8:30 PM ISTThe latest study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine found that use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) at a higher dose and for longer...
Direct‐Acting Antiviral Therapy Cuts Liver Cancer Risk By 71% Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli28 Oct 2017 7:25 PM ISTA new study presented this week at The Liver Meeting — held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases — found that eradication of...
Placing wet gauze on babies tummies speeds up urine collection Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli28 Oct 2017 7:20 PM ISTUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in young children, affecting 5-7% of febrile children under 2 years of age. Expedient collection of a urine...
Five new tests which you should choose wisely according to ASCP Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli28 Oct 2017 7:10 PM ISTThe American Society for Clinical Pathology ASCP has added five tests to its Choosing Wisely campaign which was unveiled at the American Society for...
Button Magnets in the Nasal Cavity Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli28 Oct 2017 7:02 PM ISTMagnets like any other small objects can be dangerous toys for children which if swallowed can lead to a medical emergency. In a recent case of an...
AAP Updates recommendations on infection control & prevention for pediatric ambulatory settings Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli28 Oct 2017 7:00 PM ISTThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released updated recommendations on the best ways to prevent the spread of germs during doctor visits in...
Gout equals diabetes for stroke risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli27 Oct 2017 8:00 PM ISTIn a recent study it has been found that Gout is a risk equivalent to diabetes for incident stroke. That is not the case for incident myocardial...
Most cost effective treatments for lung disease identified Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli27 Oct 2017 7:15 PM ISTThe most cost effective treatments are: patient education and self management for asthma; stop smoking support for chronic obstructive pulmonary...
Perception of pink ribbon Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli27 Oct 2017 5:00 PM ISTRecent 'Pinkwashing' using pink ribbon logos & conflicts concerning ACS guidelines for breast cancer coerced me to ponder over the unfortunate...
Smelling the colour is possible in Synaesthesia- A rare case reported Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 Oct 2017 8:30 PM ISTAn 11-year-old girl from Nepal Deepti Regmi is suffering from a rare sensory disorder – called Synaesthesia. She can identify colors while blindfolded...
Can an Aspirin a Day Keep Liver Cancer at bay? Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 Oct 2017 8:00 PM ISTA new study presented this week at The Liver Meeting – held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases – found that daily aspirin...
Azithromycin, levofloxacin, rifaximin all effective for travelers diarrhea Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 Oct 2017 7:25 PM ISTThree single-dose antibiotic regimens azithromycin, rifaximin and levofloxacin were all comparable for treating travelers’ diarrhea when paired with...
