First ever practice guidelines for clinical evaluation of Alzheimer's disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 July 2018 7:01 PM ISTA work group convened by the Alzheimer's Association has developed 20 recommendations for physicians and nurse practitioners that cater to the urgent...
Sleep apnea in mother may lead to accelerated fetal growth Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 July 2018 8:25 PM ISTMaternal obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in pregnancy -- even in mild form can affect fetal outcomes and fetal growth, according to a new study. The...
Cold weather associated with increased mortality due to stroke Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 July 2018 8:15 PM ISTA decrease in air temperature might be associated with an increasing number of deaths from stroke, especially in people older than 65 years, according...
BOLD MRI accurate method for evaluating myocardial damage in post-STEMI patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 July 2018 7:28 PM ISTBOLD MRI performed in post-STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) patients allows accurate evaluation of myocardial damage severity and...
Follow Up from KEEPS trial confirms hormone therapy has no significant cardiac benefit Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 July 2018 7:25 PM ISTThe cessation of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), used for the treatment of menopausal symptoms, has no impact on the progression of carotid artery...
'Good cholesterol' does not decrease heart disease risk in postmenopausal women Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 July 2018 7:10 PM ISTThe cardioprotective role of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) - also known as 'good cholesterol' - may be impacted by postmenopausal factors, according...
Early dinner lowers risk of cancer, finds new Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 July 2018 7:25 PM ISTA modern lifestyle involving mistimed eating and sleeping patterns are known to be associated with adverse health effects. Now, a new study published...
Low-carb diet reduces risk of heart disease in Prediabetic women Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 July 2018 7:10 PM ISTA new study finds that while men on low-carb diets may lose more weight, women see better improvements in artery flexibility. Findings of the study,...
Weight loss drug a promising treatment for rare form of epilepsy, shows trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 July 2018 7:05 PM ISTA new potential treatment for a severe and rare form of epilepsy in young patients has emerged in the form of a drug called Fenfluramine, previously...
Continue Metformin-Switching to sulfonylureas risky in diabetes : BMJ Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 July 2018 8:28 PM ISTA new study published in The BMJ finds that for the patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), switching to sulfonylureas as second-line drugs is associated...
Childhood abuse increases risk of endometriosis in later life Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 July 2018 8:10 PM ISTSexual and physical abuse during childhood has previously been reported to be associated with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Now, a new study published in...
LDL aggregation - A novel biomarker That predicts mortality risk in Heart Disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 July 2018 7:28 PM ISTA new study published in the European Heart Journal shows that the presence of sticky, aggregation-prone low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in circulation...
