New antibiotic Darobactin- answer to resistant gram-negative bacteria Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli23 Nov 2019 9:00 AM ISTAccording to the World Health Organization, antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health today and a significant contributor...
Gene therapy to reverse age by 20 years: World's first trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTThe world's first breakthrough gene therapy clinical trial aims to reverse 20 years of aging in humans.USA: Using gene therapy to express active...
Icosapent ethyl slows progression of atherosclerosis significantly: EVAPORATE trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 Nov 2019 8:30 PM ISTIcosapent ethyl added to statin therapy in patients with elevated triglycerides (TGs) significantly slowed coronary atherosclerosis progression.USA:...
New drug could be "game changer" in treatment of schizophrenia Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 Nov 2019 8:00 PM ISTKarXT, a new investigational drug for the treatment of acute psychosis in schizophrenia patients, has met its primary endpoint in Phase 2 Clinical...
Ketogenic diet may strengthen immune system to tame flu virus Hina Zahid21 Nov 2019 7:20 PM ISTInfluenza A virus (IAV) infection is globally associated with ever-increasing morbidity and mortality, necessitating the identification of new...
Legumes and beans inexpensive way to boost heart health, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli21 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTWASHINGTON--Dietary pulses and the edible dried seeds of legumes with high fibre content, proteins, and various micronutrients have been increasingly...
FDA approves drug for treatment of acute hepatic porphyria Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli21 Nov 2019 7:03 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval to Givlaari (givosiran) for the treatment of adult patients with acute hepatic porphyria.It...
Thirteen things physicians and patients should question Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli21 Nov 2019 5:05 AM ISTThere are certain medical practices that are followed routinely over a period of time though they may have lost their relevance at that particular...
Statin use not linked to cognitive decline, reassures JACC study Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 Nov 2019 7:28 PM ISTAustralia: There has been an increasing consumer concern that statin use may lead to impaired memory and cognitive decline. Putting to rest all such...
Moderate exercise improves muscle function and physical ability in sickle cell disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 Nov 2019 7:20 PM ISTExercise offers benefits for a wide range of health conditions in a variety of medical conditions ranging from cardio diabetes to cancer. But it has...
Intermittent fasting prolongs life in cardiac catheterization patients Dr. Prem Aggarwal20 Nov 2019 7:10 PM ISTIntermittent fasting the practice of routinely not eating and drinking for short periods of time has shown again to lead to potentially better health...
Low-dose prednisolone substantially improves pain and function in hand OA Hina Zahid20 Nov 2019 7:05 PM ISTATLANTA --Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease commonly referred to as "wear and tear" of the joints. It most often affects middle-age to elderly...
