In black children with uncontrolled asthma, stepping up inhaled glucocorticoids beneficial Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Sept 2019 7:10 PM ISTUSA: Data from 280 black children aged 5-11 years with poorly controlled revealed that almost half of the children showed superior response to...
Dark chocolate improves visual acuity or not?- JAMA ophthalmology study answers Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 8:28 PM ISTJust a year ago an article by Rabin and colleagues reported results of a small randomized clinical trial on the short-term effects of milk chocolate...
Evolocumab significantly reduces LDL-C in ACS patients: JACC Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 8:20 PM ISTSwitzerland: Evolocumab, potent low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering drug, may cause early reduction of LDL-cholesterol levels in patients...
Headache after Epidural administration for labor may up Subdural Hematoma risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 7:28 PM ISTCanada: Women with postdural puncture headache associated with neuraxial anesthesia in childbirth are at an increased risk of intracranial subdural...
Omega 3s accelerate effect of antidepressants in major depression, emphasizes new Guideline Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 7:20 PM ISTThe International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research (ISNPR) has released clinical practice guideline on whether omega-3 polyunsaturated...
Parenteral methotrexate more effective than oral for rheumatoid arthritis treatment, reveals study Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Parenteral administration of methotrexate (MTX) is more effective than the oral form for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), finds a...
FDA approves new treatment for hepatitis C virus and compensated cirrhosis Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 7:05 PM ISTUSA: Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) tablets have received FDA's approval for an eight-week duration for the treatment of adults and children...
Nutrition Guidelines for heart failure patients: HFSA 2019 Scientific Sessions Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 7:00 PM ISTKeeping in mind the dietary requirements of heart failure (HF) patients, the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) has released a new nutritional...
Diabetics with raised blood sugar have higher risk of frailty later in life Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 8:55 AM ISTDelhi: People with overt diabetes or raised HbA1c or fasting blood sugar levels have a higher risk of frailty throughout later life. Non-frail...
Inclisiran has sustained LDL-C lowering potential with twice a year dosing: JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 Sept 2019 8:28 PM ISTLondon, England: Lowering low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is key to a healthy heart and preventing cardiovascular disease. Statins are the...
Blood sugar control in diabetes: Faster insulin aspart an effective alternative to basal-bolus insulin Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 Sept 2019 7:30 PM ISTSpain: Fast-acting insulin aspart helps in effective reduction of blood sugar and HbA1c versus conventional insulin aspart in patients with advanced...
Gout prevented by cutting on Obesity, drinking, and unhealthy diet, affirms study Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 Sept 2019 7:10 PM ISTBoston, MA: Behavioural factors -- obesity, drinking, unhealthy diet, and diuretics use -- can increase the levels of uric acid which is a precursor...
