Single use laryngeal mask safe alternative for children undergoing adenotonsillectomy Medha Baranwal Baranwal12 Aug 2019 8:55 AM ISTDelhi: A single-use laryngeal mask is safe alternative airway device for children undergoing adenotonsillectomy, suggests a recent study. The mask...
Dupilumab significantly improves severe atopic dermatitis in children, finds clinical trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal11 Aug 2019 8:28 PM ISTDelhi: Dupilumab (Dupixent) combined with topical corticosteroids significantly improved the symptoms of severe atopic dermatitis (AD) in children,...
Steam vapour disinfection may control serious Healthcare-Acquired Infections in neonatal ICUs Medha Baranwal Baranwal11 Aug 2019 7:28 PM ISTFrance: The use of steam vapour system may help control the spread and infection of multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus capitis NRCS-A in neonatal...
Focused cardiac ultrasonography may rule out diseases but not good for confirmation of diagnosis Medha Baranwal Baranwal11 Aug 2019 7:25 PM ISTFocused cardiac ultrasonography using a hand-held device may rule out some cardiac diseases but not good for confirmation of their diagnosis.Focused...
Blood sugar levels may predict future risk of high blood pressure Medha Baranwal Baranwal10 Aug 2019 9:00 AM ISTJapan: Fasting blood sugar levels may predict future hypertension (high blood pressure) risk in middle-aged men and women, finds a recent study.The...
Volanesorsen lowered triglyceride levels in 77 percent patients of familial chylomicronemia: Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Aug 2019 8:28 PM ISTDelhi: Patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome when given volanesorsen, reduced the levels of triglycerides to less than 750 mg/dL in 77% of...
Cannabis compound may be good option to opioids for pain relief Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Aug 2019 7:30 PM ISTCanada: Molecules present in the cannabis plant were found to be 3o times more effective than aspirin at reducing inflammation, according to a new...
Moderate coffee consumption lowers atrial fibrillation risk in men Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Aug 2019 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Men who consume 1 to 3 cups of coffee per day are at a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) -- an irregular heart rhythm that’s a leading cause...
Exercise improves metabolic health, confirms reduced level of liver fat biomarker: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Aug 2019 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Exercise improved lipid traits and insulin sensitivity as determined by the levels of dimethylguanidino valeric acid (DMGV) - a recently...
Study finds combination antibiotic Avycaz, safe and effective for complicated UTIs in children Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Aug 2019 8:20 PM ISTDelhi: The combination antibiotic Avycaz (ceftazidime-avibactam) is safe and well-tolerated in children with complicated urinary tract infections...
Sepsis survivors with higher inflammation after discharge at higher risk for death: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Aug 2019 7:28 PM ISTUSA: More than 60% of the patients who survived hospitalization for sepsis had a persistent elevation of inflammation and immunosuppression biomarkers...
POCS-guided lithotripsy can clear difficult gallstones in just one session, suggests new study Medha Baranwal Baranwal7 Aug 2019 8:28 PM ISTDelhi: Lithotripsy guided by peroral cholangioscopy (POCS) can clear difficult bile duct stones in a single procedure, according to a recent study. It...
