FDA approves new treatment for hepatitis C virus and compensated cirrhosis Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 7:05 PM ISTUSA: Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) tablets have received FDA's approval for an eight-week duration for the treatment of adults and children...
Proton pump inhibitor use may lead to hepatic encephalopathy, death in cirrhosis patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 Sept 2019 8:00 PM ISTRome, Italy: The use of PPIs or proton pump inhibitors -- drugs used for the treatment of acid-related disorders -- is associated with the development...
No QT prolongation or ventricular arrhythmia- Study confirms cardiac safety of Domperidone Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 Sept 2019 8:10 PM ISTUSA: Domperidone is a dopamine receptor antagonist used for gastroparesis treatment. However, its use has been associated with some serious safety...
IBD patients are at higher risk of heart attack and mortality Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 Sept 2019 7:10 PM ISTSouth Korea: Crohn’s disease (CD) patients are at a higher risk for heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI) and this risk is starker in female...
Widespread antibiotic use linked to higher risk of hospital associated C. difficile infections Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 Sept 2019 7:20 PM ISTUSA: Rates of resistance to antimicrobial agents continue to increase at hospitals. Improving the use of antimicrobials can help to combat the spread...
Supplements and H. pylori treatment prevents gastric cancer, reduces death: BMJ Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Sept 2019 7:31 PM ISTDelhi: Helicobacter pylori treatment for two weeks and vitamin and garlic supplementation for seven years reduced death risk due to gastric cancer for...
FDA approves new treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation Hina Zahid15 Sept 2019 7:05 PM ISTFood and Drug Administration has approved a new drug to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) called tenapanor (IBSRELA). The 50...
Beta-lactams effective alternative for intra-abdominal infections Deepanjana Sarkar12 Sept 2019 7:25 PM ISTBeta-lactams are as effective as carbapenems in treating intra-abdominal infections revealed a study published in the Journal, Open Forum Infectious...
POEM has higher treatment success than pneumatic dilation for achalasia Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2019 7:15 PM ISTDelhi: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) can be considered as an initial treatment option for patients with oesophagal achalasia alternative to...
High insulin levels can lead to pancreatic cancer Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2019 7:05 PM ISTCanada: Hyperinsulinemia can lead to pancreatic cancer in diabetics, finds a recent study.According to the study, published in the journal Cell...
In children with IBD, IV iron effectively treats iron-deficiency anemia Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Sept 2019 8:10 PM ISTUSA: Intravenous (IV) administration of iron sucrose (IS) is safe and effective for the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) in children with...
Drinking 6 or more cups of coffee daily reduces risk of gallstone disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Sept 2019 7:30 PM ISTDenmark: Daily intake of 6 or more cups of coffee may provide protection against the development of gallstones, a recent study involving more than...
