Thiazide use can lead to stroke in type 2 diabetes patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTJapan: The use of thiazides may increase the risk of major cardiovascular events (MACE), particularly stroke, in type 2 diabetes patients having a...
Diabetes drug may reduce withdrawal symptoms and help quit smoking Hina Zahid6 Nov 2019 7:25 PM ISTSmoking cessation may be difficult but it has several advantages including improving health, Prolongation of life, Improving sense of taste and smell...
FDA approves marketing of breakthrough HIV test Hina Zahid6 Nov 2019 7:10 PM ISTFDA has authorized the marketing of a test to detect human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Type-1 drug resistance mutations using next-generation...
Calcium supplements may increase CVD and stroke risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTChina: A recent study has found calcium supplements to be associated with an increased CHD (coronary heart disease) risk, especially myocardial...
Cannabis use increases diabetic ketoacidosis risk in diabetes patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Nov 2019 8:10 PM ISTUSA: The use of cannabis, also known as marijuana increases the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), a recent...
Three drug Combo receives FDA approval for H. pylori infection Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Nov 2019 7:28 PM ISTUSA: RHB-105 (Talicia) -- a 3 drug combination of omeprazole, amoxicillin, and rifabutin -- has received the US Food and Drug Administration for the...
Use NSAID naproxen over low-dose colchicine for gout flares treatment, suggests BMJ study Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Nov 2019 7:05 PM ISTUK: A recent study on patients with gout flares found both naproxen and low-dose colchicine to be equally effective for reduction in pain intensity...
Anemia linked to development of diabetic retinopathy in diabetes patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli4 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTAnemia is associated with the development of Diabetic retinopathy in patients of diabetes according to a study published in Journal Medicine.Diabetic...
Atorvastatin may complement antimicrobial therapy in H. pylori eradication Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli4 Nov 2019 8:20 PM ISTAtorvastatin can be an efficient complement of conventional antimicrobial treatment of Helicobacter pylori to improve the rate of bacterial...
Physical activity lowers risks of death in elderly irrespective of level of health Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli4 Nov 2019 8:10 PM ISTBeing physically active is an important and integral part of overall good health in every age group. It has its role in old age also and in fact,...
Letrozole may help induce ovulation in PCOS patients with infertility Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Nov 2019 7:25 PM ISTDelhi: Letrozole can be recommended as the preferred first line of treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and infertility, suggests...
Long term PPI use may increase risk of gastric cancer Dr. Kartikeya3 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTChina: Proton pump inhibitors are the most widely used drugs to reduce the production of stomach acid. Long-term use (>36 months) of proton pump...
