Cesarean anesthesia associated with surgical site infections and thromboembolism Medha Baranwal Baranwal31 May 2019 8:10 PM IST44% of general anesthesia cases for cesarean delivery are potentially avoidable and in comparison to neuraxial anesthesia (avoidable general...
Proton therapy associated with fewer side effects than X-ray for cancer treatment Medha Baranwal Baranwal31 May 2019 7:25 PM ISTProton therapy for cancer treatment has fewer side effects than X-ray therapy although both the therapies have the same cure rate, according to a...
Biologics safer than traditional methotrexate for treatment of psoriasis patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal31 May 2019 7:20 PM ISTUSA: Treatment of psoriasis patients using some of the newer, more targeted medications is associated with a decreased risk of infection compared to...
Non supine positioning not linked with higher success rate in ED intubation Medha Baranwal Baranwal31 May 2019 7:10 PM ISTThe supine position (SP) is the preferred position for emergency department (ED) patients undergoing orotracheal intubation. However, for obese...
Energy drinks may lead to high BP and abnormal heart rhythm Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 May 2019 8:28 PM ISTConsumption of energy drinks might lead to high blood pressure (BP) and prolong the QT interval. Energy drinks are in trend nowadays and are...
Compound found in broccoli, kale may be a new therapeutic option for treating cancer Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 May 2019 7:28 PM ISTDELHI: A natural compound found in broccoli, kale, and other cruciferous vegetables may keep cancer at bay by activating a tumor suppressor gene,...
Regional more beneficial than general anesthesia for hip surgery Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 May 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: Regional anesthesia (RA) is more beneficial than general anesthesia (GA) for hip fracture surgery in frail elderly, concludes a recent study...
High LDL cholesterol increases risk for early-onset Alzheimer disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 May 2019 7:20 PM ISTUSA: A recent study has shed light on increased LDL cholesterol being a possible risk factor for early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD).The study,...
Consensus report on risk management of diabetic ketoacidosis with SGLT inhibitors Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 May 2019 7:00 PM ISTAn international panel of 26 clinicians and researchers have released a consensus report on risk management of diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with...
Poor blood sugar control tied to low muscle mass in type 2 diabetes patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 May 2019 8:20 PM ISTJAPAN: Poor blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) may increase the risk of sarcopenia -- degenerative loss of skeletal muscle,...
Cranberries could be a helpful tool in combating antibiotic resistance Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 May 2019 7:28 PM ISTCanada: Proanthocyanidin -- A molecule derived from cranberries -- could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance by mitigating the...
Fibromyalgia patients at higher risk for migraine Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 May 2019 7:20 PM ISTTaiwan: People with fibromyalgia are at a higher risk of developing migraine compared with people without fibromyalgia (FM), suggests a longitudinal...
