Ibuprofen can't replace antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs Vinay Singh singh16 May 2018 7:30 PM ISTA randomized trial done on women has found that ibuprofen is not a suitable alternative to antibiotics for treating uncomplicated urinary tract...
Obesity linked to increased propensity, frequency of smoking Vinay Singh singh16 May 2018 7:15 PM ISTObesity linked to increased risk of taking up smoking and smoking frequency according to a study published in BMJ. Obesity is now recognized as one of...
Rivaroxaban not superior to Aspirin in Prevention of Stroke recurrence Vinay Singh singh15 May 2018 8:25 PM ISTRivaroxaban, an oral factor Xa inhibitor, was found no superior to aspirin in lowering the risk of recurrent stroke after an initial embolic stroke,...
Brivaracetam approved for Partial-Onset Seizures in Kids Vinay Singh singh15 May 2018 7:25 PM ISTThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Briviact (brivaracetam; UCB) tablets and oral solution as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in...
Cardiologists at GB Pant Hospital implant first Indian-Made Artificial Aortic Valve Vinay Singh singh15 May 2018 7:01 PM ISTNew Delhi: Making strides in the government's Make in India Vision, doctors at GB Pant hospital have successfully implanted the first Indian made...
Drinking more water does not slow decline of kidney function for kidney disease patients Vinay Singh singh14 May 2018 8:35 PM ISTCoaching patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) to drink more water does not slow down the decline of their kidney function, according to a recent...
MRI guided biopsy improves detection rate in prostate cancer Vinay Singh singh14 May 2018 7:05 PM ISTMRI-guided biopsy (MRGB) is an emerging technology with the promise of improving cancer detection rates in prostate cancer, increasing the accuracy of...
First Treatment for Pediatric MS okayed by FDA Vinay Singh singh14 May 2018 7:00 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Gilenya (fingolimod) to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) in children and adolescents age 10...
Uric Acid: Both High and Low levels predict increased mortality Vinay Singh singh13 May 2018 8:28 PM ISTBoth low and high uric acid levels were predictive of increased mortality, showing a U‐shaped association between serum uric acid levels and adverse...
Topical olopatadine more effective than ketotifen in allergic conjunctivitis Vinay Singh singh13 May 2018 7:30 PM ISTOlopatadine provides quicker relief of symptoms, with improved Quality Of Life and fewer side effects in Allergic conjunctivitis than ketotifen,...
Ginger - New proven option to treat vomiting in children with Gastroenteritis Vinay Singh singh13 May 2018 7:25 PM ISTGinger, the hot fragrant spice, found to be effective to treat vomiting in children with acute gastroenteritis, suggests a recent study. The findings...
Five classes of antibiotics That increase risk of kidney stones Vinay Singh singh13 May 2018 7:25 PM ISTChildren and adults exposed to oral antibiotics have a higher risk of developing kidney stones, says a recent study. Patients who received sulfa drugs...
