Can MRI spot breast cancers that mammography may miss? Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Nov 2019 8:20 PM ISTNetherlands: It is already known that extremely dense breast tissue is a risk factor for breast cancer and limits the detection of cancer with...
IIT researchers develop portable device for cervical cancer screening Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Nov 2019 8:10 PM ISTIndia: In a major development, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi researchers in collaboration with Aindra Systems, Bengaluru have...
PPI use increases risk of viral gastroenteritis, finds JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Nov 2019 7:30 PM ISTFrance: Proton pump inhibitors are the most widely used drugs to reduce the production of stomach acid. Taking Proton pump inhibitors might give you a...
Extra virgin olive oil may protect against multiple types of dementia Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Nov 2019 7:28 PM ISTUSA: Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), due to the presence of monosaturated fatty acids or good fats, is known for its ability to lower cholesterol...
Fracture risk higher with warfarin compared to DOACs: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Nov 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the use of warfarin compared with newer direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) increases the risk of...
Insomnia and hypersomnia linked to bipolar disorder subtypes: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Nov 2019 7:10 PM ISTUK: Patients with different bipolar disorder (BD) subtypes differ in their sleeping durations such as insomnia, hypersomnia, suggests a recent study...
Biosensor fitted glasses a painless method of measuring blood sugar in diabetes Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTGlasses-based biosensor capable of measuring blood sugar levels through a person's tears. Brazil: Researchers from the University of São Paulo in...
Letrozole as good as methotrexate for ending ectopic pregnancy: Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Nov 2019 8:10 PM ISTUSA: A recent study has suggested that the use of letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, can end ectopic pregnancy as effectively as the chemotherapeutic...
Increased dietary selenium may decrease osteoporosis risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Nov 2019 7:28 PM ISTChina: A recent study published in the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders journal has established a negative link between dietary intake of selenium (Se)...
PPIs use linked to impaired hearing, vision and memory Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Nov 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most widely used drugs to reduce the production of stomach acid. Although considered safe for...
Increased troponin levels increase death risk in young adults: BMJ Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTUK: Increased levels of troponin may raise mortality risk (regardless of age), even if the increase is only slightly above normal, a recent study...
13-Valent pneumococcal vaccine no more recommended for elderly: CDC Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Nov 2019 7:05 PM IST13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) is no longer recommended for all people aged 65 years and above, according to the Centers for Disease...
