Increasing Misuse and abuse of anti-diarrheal drug Loperamide a cause of concern Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 May 2019 8:10 PM ISTIncreasing Misuse and abuse of anti-diarrheal drug Loperamide is certainly a cause of concern.Loperamide, an over‐the‐counter anti-diarrheal...
Nutritional benefits of fish and shellfish in children outweigh risks: AAP Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 May 2019 7:30 PM ISTA report published in the American Academy of Pediatrics journal Pediatrics informs pediatricians about available research that elucidates benefits...
Underweight Diabetics at higher risk for severe drop in blood sugar: Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 May 2019 8:28 PM ISTUnderweight diabetes patients are at high risk for a severe fall in blood sugar levels finds a new study.Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia is a major...
Vitamin C does not significantly improve outcomes of ICU patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 May 2019 8:10 PM ISTDELHI: Refuting the claims of previous studies that demonstrated the role of vitamin C in shortening intensive care unit (ICU) stay in critically ill...
Dupilumab reduces exacerbation rates in asthma patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 May 2019 7:28 PM ISTDupilumab significantly reduced severe exacerbation rates in patients with late-onset asthma with or without fixed airway obstruction, according to a...
Higher intake of linoleic acid, peanut products cuts risk of heart attack and stroke Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 May 2019 8:10 PM ISTHigher intake of linoleic acid, the major dietary omega-6 fatty acid, derived from peanuts and peanut products cuts the risk of heart attack and...
Vitamin D plays minimal role in prevention of gestational diabetes Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 May 2019 7:15 PM ISTDELHI: Refuting the claims of previous studies that vitamin D supplementation is beneficial for the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM),...
Classification of Cardiogenic shock: Consensus statement by SCAI Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 May 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) has released a clinical expert consensus statement on the classification of...
100% fruit juice a healthy beverage? No, high consumption can lead to death: JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 May 2019 8:30 PM ISTUSA: Do you think a glass of juice is a healthy beverage option? Think again. A recent study published in the esteemed journal JAMA Network Open has...
Tranexamic acid as good as nasal tampon for stopping nose bleeding Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 May 2019 7:25 PM ISTTurkey: Topical tranexamic acid is equally effective as Merocel nasal tampon for controlling nose bleeding (epistaxis), according to a recent study....
Involve all children in healthy organized sports recommends American Academy of Pediatrics Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 May 2019 7:05 PM ISTThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in an updated clinical report has laid emphasis on enjoyment of sports -- instead of winning -- as the...
Drug combo safe, effective for patients with resistant high BP and kidney failure Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 May 2019 8:28 PM ISTHigh blood pressure (BP) may lead to chronic kidney failure an chronic kidney failure contributes to increase of blood pressure, BP. It is therefore a...
