New low-cost blood test for prevention of toxoplasmosis in pregnancy Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 Aug 2018 7:20 PM ISTSevere congenital problems and fetal death can result from transmission of toxoplasmosis from mother to fetus, and the tests for parasitic infection....
ESMO Guidelines on management of cancer pain Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 Aug 2018 7:03 PM ISTThe European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has released clinical practice guidelines on the management of cancer pain in adult patients. The...
Blood test in first trimester may predict gestational diabetes: NIH Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTHemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) measured in the first trimester improved the prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a cohort of low-risk women...
Gluten intake associated with lower diabetes risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Aug 2018 7:25 PM ISTContrary to the popular belief that gluten-free diets carry health benefits, a new study published in the journal Diabetologia has found that higher...
Innovative triple pill best for achieving blood pressure targets: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Aug 2018 8:20 PM ISTTreatment with a new pill containing low doses of 3 antihypertensive drugs in patients with mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure) led to...
Omalizumab good at preventing food allergies after accidental exposure Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTOmalizumab may be a breakthrough therapy for preventing food allergies and consequent reactions after accidental exposure of offending foods.The U.S....
Labetalol and Carboprost may precipitate Asthma during pregnancy Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Aug 2018 7:25 PM ISTA new study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology finds that asthma diagnosis is associated with the specific use of antihypertensive...
Limiting level of anaesthesia does not reduce postoperative delirium: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Aug 2018 7:20 PM ISTThe risk of postoperative delirium in older patients undergoing hip fracture repair is not reduced significantly with lighter sedation levels,...
Vitamin D during preconception period reduces miscarriage risk : Lancet Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTIncreased vitamin D levels before conception, but not in early pregnancy is associated with reduced risk of miscarriage (pregnancy loss). Sufficient...
Replacement of carbohydrates with nuts beneficial for diabetes patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Aug 2018 7:28 PM ISTReplacing carbohydrate consumption with mixed nuts consumption improves glycaemic control and lipid risk factors among individuals with type 2...
Methylphenidate and amphetamines best for treatment of ADHD Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Aug 2018 7:25 PM ISTMethylphenidate for children and amphetamines for adults are the most effective and safe drugs available for the short-term treatment of...
Radiation dose in contrast-enhanced spectral Mammography in safe limits Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Aug 2018 7:20 PM ISTThe contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) radiation dose for system 1 is within an acceptable range as compared with other commonly performed...
