Long-term antiplatelet monotherapy not superior to DAPT: GLOBAL LEADERS Trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal1 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTLong-term antiplatelet monotherapy -- ticagrelor in combination with aspirin for 1 month followed by ticagrelor alone for 23 months -- is safe after...
New device detects patients at imminent risk of heart attack/stroke Medha Baranwal Baranwal31 Aug 2018 7:28 PM ISTA team of researchers at Australian National University have trialed and invented a bio-optics diagnostic device that could reveal the blood clot...
Factors that may predict ARDS in burn patients identifed Medha Baranwal Baranwal31 Aug 2018 7:20 PM ISTThe researchers, for the first time, have devised a model to identify the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in patients with burn...
More than 2/3rd type 1 diabetes patients have Urological complications Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 Aug 2018 7:25 PM ISTUrological complications are prevalent and occur in about two-thirds of patients with long-duration type 1 diabetes (T1D), suggests a new study...
Security systems safe for people with cardiac implants: ESC Update Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 Aug 2018 7:20 PM ISTThere have been reports in recent years of electromagnetic interference (EMI) from security systems at airports, that could impact the functioning of...
Aspirin not good for primary CV prevention in diabetes patients: ASCEND trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Aug 2018 8:20 PM ISTThe use of aspirin in diabetes patients reduced the risk of occlusive vascular events by 12% but its benefits were canceled by the increased risk of...
No improvement in motor function with amphetamines in stroke: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Aug 2018 7:15 PM ISTTreatment of d-amphetamine combined with physical therapy for stroke patients did not improve recovery of motor function compared with placebo...
Anxiety and depression increase risk of heart attack finds new Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Aug 2018 7:05 PM ISTPsychological distress such as anxiety and depression in adults aged 45 or older is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease...
Intravenous fluid therapy in critically ill adults Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTIntravenous fluid therapy is one of the most common interventions in acutely ill patients. Each day, over 20% of patients in intensive care units...
Metformin use associated with Vitamin B12 deficiency in elderly Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Aug 2018 7:28 PM ISTVitamin B12 deficiency is common among institutionalized elderly using metformin, finds a new retrospective study in the Archives of Gerontology and...
Short course of steroids prevents hearing loss in kids due to otitis media Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Aug 2018 8:20 PM ISTA short course of oral steroid (prednisolone) might help in the attainment of acceptable hearing in children experiencing persistent hearing loss due...
Use of CT Angio reduces risk of death due to heart attack: NEJM Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTA new study finds that the use of computed tomographic angiography (CTA) in addition to the standard care in patients with stable chest pain reduces...
