New heart transplant technique may also increase exercise capacity of recipients Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Jan 2020 8:20 PM ISTWalking past the 52 years when the first human-to-human transplant was performed in South Africa, an international team of researchers is trying to...
AI better than humans for breast cancer detection, find researchers Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Jan 2020 7:25 PM ISTUSA: Artificial intelligence (AI) can spot breast cancer better than mammograms, a recent study in the journal Nature has suggested.Screening...
Smartphone app improves pain, reduces opioid use after knee replacement surgery Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Jan 2020 7:20 PM ISTThe use of the smartphone app (PainCoach) after surgery improved pain control and reduced opioid use in patients who underwent knee replacement,...
JAMA study explores potential of new CV drugs for secondary prevention Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Jan 2020 8:28 PM ISTDenmark: Most patients with known ischemic heart disease (IHD) or previous myocardial infarction (MI) are eligible for additional new preventive...
Semen quality improves with regular exercise in healthy men: Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Jan 2020 8:20 PM ISTChina: Men who exercise regularly have better quality semen than their physically inactive counterparts, a recent study published in the journal Human...
Air pollution can increase fracture risk: JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Jan 2020 8:10 PM ISTAmbient air pollution is associated with poorer bone health.Delhi: Air pollution is a persistent health concern in many low- and middle-income...
Scurvy can mimic rheumatologic disorders among children, finds study Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Jan 2020 7:30 PM ISTUSA: A case series published in the Journal of Pediatrics describes 10 children in Seattle (aged 3-20 years, 9 males) who were found to have scurvy...
Dehydration among elderly linked to increased disability and mortality: Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Jan 2020 7:28 PM ISTUK: A recent study published in the journal Age and Ageing throws light on the importance of drinking water for older adults and the common...
Yoga provides brain benefits similar to those from aerobic exercise Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Jan 2020 7:20 PM ISTUSA: Aerobic exercise is known to strengthen the brain and contribute to the growth of new neurons. Now, a recent review published in the journal...
New study links atopic dermatitis with vitiligo Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Jan 2020 7:15 PM ISTNepal: Results from a recent review have supported an association between atopic dermatitis (AD) and vitiligo.The study, published in the Journal of...
Out-of-hospital evaluation and treatment of accidental hypothermia: WMS Guideline Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Jan 2020 7:00 PM ISTThe Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) has released guidelines on the out-of-hospital evaluation and treatment of accidental hypothermia. The guidelines...
Being more optimistic lowers the risk of CVD and early death: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Jan 2020 8:28 PM ISTUSA: Having a positive or optimistic outlook has always been linked to good overall health. Now, a recent study published in JAMA Network Open has...
