Oxytocin by I/V route more effective in prevention of postpartum hemorrhage Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTThe administration of intravenous oxytocin for the third labor stage results in less frequent blood transfusion, severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH),...
Caution- Diclofenac use associated with heart problems: BMJ Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2018 8:28 PM ISTOne of the commonly used painkiller -- diclofenac -- is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack,...
Prazosin may be new drug for treatment of alcohol use disorder Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2018 7:25 PM ISTThe drug used for the treatment of high blood pressure, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety -- Prazosin, an alpha-adrenergic blocker --...
FDA approves new dosage of buprenorphine and naloxone for opioid dependence Hina Zahid8 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cassipa (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film (applied under the tongue) for the...
An interesting case of Glandular Tularemia Hina Zahid8 Sept 2018 6:00 PM ISTLaura Marks, at Barnes–Jewish Hospital, St. Louis and colleagues have reported an interesting case of Glandular Tularemia that has appeared in...
Its Confirmed- Intake of whole grains can prevent you from diabetes Medha Baranwal Baranwal7 Sept 2018 8:20 PM ISTIntake of whole grain such as rye, oats or wheat, can help in the prevention of type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a new study published in the The...
Single-dose baloxavir superior to Tamiflu in uncomplicated influenza Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli7 Sept 2018 8:10 PM ISTAccording to a new study, single-dose baloxavir is superior to Tamiflu in uncomplicated influenza.The researchers found that single-dose baloxavir was...
Ketamine safe for induction of GA with elevated intracranial pressure Vinay Singh singh7 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTKetamine should be used without concern for worsening outcomes in patient with elevated intracranial pressure requiring intubation and induction of...
Relapse-free cure from MDR-TB higher than anticipated Vinay Singh singh6 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTIn a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, reports that the frequency of relapse-free cure from...
Nalbuphine may help manage opioid-induced urine retention Vinay Singh singh6 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTA new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine has found that Nalbuphine may help to manage opioid-induced urine retention. Urine...
Fluoroquinolones increase risk of Achilles tendon rupture in elderly, FDA warns Vinay Singh singh5 Sept 2018 8:20 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved safety labeling changes for a class of antibiotics, called fluoroquinolones, to enhance warnings about...
Weeping Leg: An interesting case of Madura foot Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Sept 2018 6:00 PM ISTDr. Rajesh Malhotra and colleagues have reported an interesting case of Madura's foot labeling it as Weeping Leg. The case has appeared in the BMJ...
