FDA approves new PCSK9 inhibitor to lower LDL Cholesterol and CVD risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli27 April 2019 12:01 PM ISTFDA has approved new PCSK9 inhibitor, alirocumab for lowering LDL Cholesterol and CVD risk.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved...
Stroke survivors have four times increased risk of Osteoporosis: AHA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 April 2019 7:20 PM ISTThe risk of osteoporosis is up to four times greater in Stroke survivors than in healthy people, according to new research by the American Heart...
Long term use of antibiotics linked to heart attack in elderly women: ESC Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 April 2019 7:15 PM ISTLong term use of antibiotics is linked to heart attack in elderly women, finds a study endorsed by European Society of Cardiology. According to a new...
Nutrition Therapy for Adults With Diabetes or Prediabetes-ADA Consensus Report Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 April 2019 7:00 PM ISTAmerican Diabetic Association has released its latest Consensus report about Nutrition Therapy for Adults with Diabetes or Prediabetes.This Consensus...
Screen only pregnant women routinely for asymptomatic bacteriuria: USPSTF Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 April 2019 7:25 PM ISTThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) but not nonpregnant women or...
Continuation of DAPT during orthopedic surgery does not increase risk of bleeding Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 April 2019 7:25 PM ISTNo increased risk of bleeding if DAPT continued during orthopaedic surgery, finds a study appearing in the Chinese Medical Journal. Usually, dual...
European Union curbs trans fats from 2021 to reduce heart disease risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 April 2019 7:23 PM ISTThe European Union has adopted a regulation on to curb trans fat amounts in food products like snacks as part of its commitment and effort to fight...
American Heart Association issues Scientific statement on management of MINOCA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli24 April 2019 8:28 PM ISTThe American Heart Association has released a Scientific Statement that covers diagnosis and aetiology, management, and prognosis in MINOCA....
WHO hails World's first malaria vaccine program launch in Malawi Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli24 April 2019 7:28 PM ISTWorld's first malaria vaccine program has been launched in Malawi to immunize babies in Malawi with the RTS, S vaccine.The RTS, S vaccine had been in...
Risk of developing diabetes with Statins is time and dose‐dependent: JAHA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli21 April 2019 8:28 PM ISTThe statins are being increasingly used nowadays for primary prevention of Cardiovascular disease by lowering Low-Density lipoproteins LDL...
New antiplatelet agent identified that has no side effects of bleeding Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli19 April 2019 8:28 PM ISTA new experimental Antiplatelet agent has been identified which is bereft of side effects of bleeding. The research concerning the same has appeared...
Ultrasound during late pregnancy may reduce Cesarean section rate Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 April 2019 8:20 PM ISTUltrasound during late pregnancy may reduce C-Sec rate, finds a new study.In current practice, Breech presentation is assessed by palpation of the...
