Vitamin D metabolites may help stop cancer cells developing resistance to chemotherapy, finds a new study. According to Assistant Professor Surtaj Hus...
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SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin promotes more weight loss than Metformin in PCOS
UK: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity who received the diabetes drug SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin lost more weight and had a lo...
Flu vaccination highly useful in resource-poor areas-Offers indirect protection also: Lancet
Flu vaccination useful in resource-poor areas-Offers direct and indirect protection finds a Lancet study. The study suggests that pediatric influenza ...
Solithromycin not effective alternative to standard gonorrhea treatment: Lancet
Solithromycin isn’t a suitable alternative to standard therapy of ceftriaxone plus azithromycin for treating gonorrhea, finds a new study.It is ...
World Blood Donner’s Day special: Things you should remember before going for a blood donation
This World Blood Doner’s day update yourself with things you should always remember before you go for a blood donation. Celebrated on 14th June ...
Swapping red meat for plant-based foods may improve longevity suggests large study
Swapping red meat for healthier animal or plant-based foods may improve longevity, suggests a large US study. The study has found that increased red m...
Gabapentinoid Use increases suicide risk particularly in young people: BMJ
Use of Gabapentinoids increases the risk of suicidal behaviour particularly in young people, finds a new study thereby necessitating a review of prese...
More than one fourth of adults over 50 deficient in Vitamin D, finds study
More than 25% of adults over 50 deficient in Vitamin D, finds study. According to researchers from Trinity College Dublin more than one fourth of adul...
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate use tied to adverse GI events and hospitalization in elderly: JAMA
Administration of sodium polystyrene sulfonate, commonly prescribed for hyperkalemia, is associated with adverse gastrointestinal (GI) events and hosp...
Insulin and liraglutide combo helps in better blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
DELHI: Maintenance of lower blood sugar levels plays a major role in minimizing long-term diabetes complications in diabetes patients. The long-term c...
