Metformin Lowers Risk of Heart Disease Deaths Better Than Sulfonylureas: Study supriya kashyap kashyap21 April 2016 1:13 PM ISTA new analysis of 204 studies involving more than 1.4 million people suggests that metformin, the most frequently prescribed stand-alone drug for type...
Breast cancer gene mutation may hamper fertility: Study supriya kashyap kashyap21 April 2016 1:13 PM ISTWomen with a specific gene mutation that is known to increase the breast cancer risk may also have fewer eggs in their ovaries, finds significant...
Innovative microsurgery technique for reconstructing breast after mastectomy supriya kashyap kashyap21 April 2016 12:57 PM ISTDallas : UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons have developed a new breast reconstruction technique that combines advantages of two...
Researchers discover association of aspirin use with reduced risk of cancer supriya kashyap kashyap21 April 2016 9:10 AM ISTWashington D.C. : Recently it has been discovered that aspirin use is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing bile duct cancer,...
Blocking a hormone may help treat type 1 diabetes: Study supriya kashyap kashyap20 April 2016 3:07 PM ISTGeneva : Blocking the hormone that raises sugar levels in the blood could increase insulin levels while keeping blood sugar levels down, which may...
Scientists propose treatment for severe lung diseases supriya kashyap kashyap20 April 2016 1:50 PM ISTCincinnati : Researchers are developing a new drug to treat life-threatening lung damage and breathing problems in people with severe infections like...
Percutaneous vertebroplasty offers hope in spinal fracture cases supriya kashyap kashyap19 April 2016 5:02 PM ISTNew Delhi : For those suffering from painful spinal fracture and fed up with medicines and bed rest, percutaneous vertebroplasty offers a promising...
MD Exclusive Interview: Dr Rakesh Tandon, HOD Gasteroenterology, PSRI Hospital supriya kashyap kashyap19 April 2016 4:51 PM ISTLiver ailments are becoming an increasingly dangerous menace for the country. Rising alcohol use as well as use of unsafe water in the country have...
Common heartburn drugs may put you at increased kidney risk supriya kashyap kashyap19 April 2016 4:34 PM ISTAccording to a recent study, drugs commonly prescribed to combat heartburn may increase a person's risk of serious kidney damage.Proton pump...
Heart attack patients receive less treatment for depression: Study supriya kashyap kashyap19 April 2016 4:25 PM ISTLondon : People who have suffered a heart attack tend to be more depressed but are less often prescribed anti-depressants than individuals who have...
SPF30 sunscreens may delay onset of skin cancer supriya kashyap kashyap19 April 2016 2:04 PM ISTWashington : Application of sunscreen with a sun protection factor 30 (SPF30) prior to exposure to sunlight may delay the onset of skin cancer, a new...
Genetic risk, stress, dieting may trigger anorexia: Study supriya kashyap kashyap18 April 2016 4:35 PM ISTNew York : A combination of genetic and environmental risk factors may trigger the compulsive restriction of food intake seen in patients with...
