Air purifiers during pregnancy beneficial for fetal growth Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Sept 2018 8:20 PM ISTThe use of portable HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter air cleaner during pregnancy is associated with increased birth weight, in babies...
High blood pressure may lead to aortic valve disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Sept 2018 7:25 PM ISTPeople with sustained elevated blood pressure (BP) have an increased risk for both aortic valve stenosis (AS) and aortic regurgitation (AR), according...
Slow-Release morphine safe for some obstructive sleep apnea patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Sept 2018 7:10 PM ISTA new study finds that a 40-mg dose of slow-release morphine may be safe for non-severely obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is...
Use of menopausal hormone therapy linked to microscopic colitis Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Sept 2018 7:05 PM ISTWomen using menopausal hormone therapy or oral contraceptives appear to have a higher risk of developing microscopic colitis (MC), according to a new...
Management of Hemostasis and Thrombosis in Liver Disease : Latest Recommendations Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Sept 2018 7:03 PM ISTPatients with acute and chronic liver disease frequently acquire unique changes in hemodynamic and hemostatic pathways that may result in...
Air pollution major cause of increased respiratory disease burden in India: Lancet Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Sept 2018 8:28 PM ISTIndia, having 18% of the global population contributes to 32% of the global burden of respiratory diseases, with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary...
Drumming beneficial for schoolchildren diagnosed with autism Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Sept 2018 7:25 PM ISTA new study published in the International Journal of Developmental Disabilities finds that drumming for 60 minutes in a week might be beneficial for...
Obesity increases asthma risk through changes in airway muscle Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTObesity might alter the functioning of airway muscles, increasing the risk of developing asthma, suggests a new research published in the American...
ACE Inhibitors found useful for memory preservation in lupus patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Sept 2018 7:15 PM ISTACE inhibitors can block the process of microglia (brain cells) activation in mice. This process contributes to memory loss and other cognitive...
Antimicrobial prophylaxis in immunosuppressed cancer patients -IDS, ASCO Updated Guideline Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Sept 2018 7:03 PM ISTThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) have released an updated guideline on antimicrobial...
Bi-annual MRI better than annual mammography in high risk women Medha Baranwal Baranwal14 Sept 2018 8:20 PM ISTFor breast cancer detection, bi-annual MRI is better than annual mammography in high-risk women finds a new study.Undergoing magnetic resonance...
Cold water swimming as a treatment for depression Medha Baranwal Baranwal14 Sept 2018 8:10 PM ISTCan a swim in cold water treat you of depression?Well, a case published in the journal British Medical Journal Case Reports indicates the same. The...
