Statins in familial hypercholesterolemia: Early initiation leads to better CV outcomes finds NEJM study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli18 Oct 2019 8:28 PM ISTFamilial hypercholesterolemia is characterized by severely elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and premature cardiovascular...
EMA recommends romosozumab in osteoporosis with fracture risk in postmenopausal women Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli18 Oct 2019 7:20 PM ISTEuropean Medicines Agency has recommended marketing of romosozumab in severe osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It has adopted a positive opinion...
Smartphone app improves adherence to essential drugs in heart patients, finds new study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli18 Oct 2019 7:15 PM ISTPatients are usually prescribed a number of medications after a heart attack to prevent another event. Unfortunately, 25% of patients discontinue at...
Moderate rise in testosterone level enhances young women’s running capacity, finds BMJ study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli18 Oct 2019 7:10 PM ISTA rise in testosterone level boosts young women’s running capacity which may be due to significant impact on performance and lean body mass, results...
Use of NSAIDs in pediatric ENT infections: SFORL guidelines Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli18 Oct 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe French Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has released practice guidelines concerning the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory...
Surgery effective option for some GERD patients refractory to PPI's: NEJM Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 Oct 2019 8:10 PM ISTHeartburn that persists despite proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment is a frequent and taxing clinical problem. The present available treatment...
Frequent drinking poses greater risk for Atrial fibrillation than binge drinking: ESC Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 Oct 2019 7:30 PM ISTFrequent drinking small quantities of alcohol are a greater risk factor for Atrial fibrillation than binge drinking according to the European Society...
Concussion effects persist beyond one year after athletes resume play, MRI findings confirm Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 Oct 2019 7:20 PM ISTAmong athletes with concussion, the effects of the injury on brain physiology may persist when they return to play and 1 year later, Magnetic...
New artificial pancreas regulates blood sugar round the clock confirms Clinical trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 Oct 2019 7:15 PM ISTNew artificial pancreas system controls blood sugar round the clock finds clinical trial.In patients with type 1 diabetes, the use of a closed-loop...
Management of dyslipidaemias: 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 Oct 2019 7:00 PM ISTEuropean Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) released updates to their 2016 guidelines for the management of...
Intra articular steroid injections may deteriorate osteoarthritis and lead to joint collapse: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli16 Oct 2019 8:10 PM ISTOsteoarthritis of the hip and knee are common painful and debilitating joint disorders. They also impact quality of life adversely.In order to...
More aggressive 24 hour BP control may improve brain health in elderly, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli16 Oct 2019 7:20 PM ISTIt is estimated that approximately two-thirds of people over the age of 75 may have damaged small blood vessels in the brain. These are visible as...
