Compound in green tea could help combat tuberculosis Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 Dec 2019 8:20 PM ISTA compound present in the green tea plant may be beneficial for combating tuberculosis (TB).Singapore: An antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate...
Battery-free, wireless pacemaker can reduce sudden cardiac deaths Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 Dec 2019 7:28 PM ISTUSA: A miniaturized (weighing 110 mg), battery-free, wireless pacemaker that supports optical and electrical multisite stimulation has been developed...
Breast cancer survivors likely to die from noncancer causes, years after treatment Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 Dec 2019 7:15 PM ISTDelhi: Breast cancer survivors are at increased risk of death from other cancers, stroke, heart disease, and infections after the treatment, a recent...
Cholesterol imbalance linked to Motor neurone disease, suggests study Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 Dec 2019 7:10 PM ISTUK:Motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are a large genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of incurable neurological diseases characterized by the...
Dietary cholesterol not safe for heart says latest AHA advisory Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Dec 2019 8:28 PM ISTThe American Heart Association (AHA) has released a science advisory regarding dietary cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. The advisory, published in...
Substituting eggs or white bread with oatmeal in breakfast lowers stroke risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Dec 2019 8:20 PM ISTDenmark: Eating oatmeal in breakfast instead of eggs or white bread for a single breakfast each week significantly lowers the risk of stroke,...
Chilli consumption may lower death risk from heart attack, stroke Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Dec 2019 8:10 PM ISTItaly: Eating chili pepper four times a week significantly lowers the risk of death from heart attack, stroke, a recent study published in the Journal...
Acne drug Isotretinoin may lead to sacroiliitis Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Dec 2019 7:28 PM ISTIstanbul, Turkey: Isotretinoin, touted as the most effective treatment for acne, is associated with many side effects, such as musculoskeletal pain...
Intra-articular hyaluronic acid available pain relief in Knee osteoarthritis Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Dec 2019 7:25 PM ISTTriluron (sodium hyaluronate) has been introduced in the US, announced Fidia Pharma USA. Triluron is a hyaluronic acid (HA) based intra-articular...
Diabetes drugs beneficial for patients with NAFLD and NASH Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Dec 2019 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Some diabetes medications (especially pioglitazone) may be beneficial for patients with NAFLD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) or NASH...
Weight loss drug promising treatment option for rare form of epilepsy in children Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Dec 2019 7:05 PM ISTFenfluramine, previously used as a weight loss agent, could be an important new treatment option for patients with Dravet syndrome.USA: Treatment with...
Hypothyroidism increases death risk in elderly population Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 Dec 2019 8:35 PM ISTTaiwan: While previous studies have established a link between hypothyroidism and cardiovascular mortality, a new study has found hypothyroidism to be...
