Statin use may elevate risk of skin and soft tissue infections: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli9 Oct 2019 8:10 PM ISTStatins also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are a class of lipid-lowering medications prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels in the...
FDA approves first drug to ease pain in phototoxic exposure in erythropoietic protoporphyria Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli9 Oct 2019 7:05 PM ISTFood and Drug Administration has approved first drug to ease phototoxic exposure in erythropoietic protoporphyria patients.The U.S. Food and Drug...
Unneeded antibiotics for dental procedures pose serious threats, finds Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 Oct 2019 7:05 PM ISTUSA: Adding up findings from a previous study published in May 2019 that found that the patients are being unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics before...
Sotagliflozin improves blood sugar,reduces weight and Systolic BP in Type 1 diabetes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli7 Oct 2019 8:20 PM ISTSpain: The use of sotagliflozin as add on therapy to insulin improves blood sugar control and reduces weight and systolic blood pressure (SBP) in...
Antibiotic resistance increasing in older patients with UTI, shows observational study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli7 Oct 2019 7:25 PM ISTUnited Kingdom: Antibiotic resistance (AR) is increasing among older inpatients with urinary tract infections (UTIs), show analysis of US hospital...
Man develops quadriparesis after taking drug concoction given by his gym trainer: Case report Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli7 Oct 2019 6:00 PM ISTA 33-years old patient experienced the onset of acute quadriparesis after taking drugs illicitly given by his gym trainer, reported a case study...
High LDL Cholesterol increases risk of PAD and CKD and not retinopathy and neuropathy: JACC study Dr. Prem Aggarwal6 Oct 2019 8:20 PM ISTHigh levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol increase the risk of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) but do not...
Trifarotene: FDA grants first approval for acne treatment after 20 years Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Oct 2019 8:10 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Galderma's AKLIEF (Trifarotene) cream 0.005% meant for topical application. With...
University of California scientists develop a test to detect opioid drugs in breath Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli6 Oct 2019 7:30 PM ISTA breathalyzer or breathalyser is a device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample.It is a popular device for estimating...
Secukinumab OK for treatment of axial spondyloarthritis: Findings from PREVENT Trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli6 Oct 2019 7:28 PM ISTDelhi: Findings from phase 3 PREVENT trial supports the use of secukinumab (Cosentyx) for the treatment of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis...
Short term individualized probiotic therapy may help treat gout, related kidney diseases: Study Dr. Kartikeya6 Oct 2019 7:15 PM ISTA gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals around the joints. The body produces uric acid as it breaks down purines—a...
Elderly patients of IBD on Thiopurines more likely to develop adverse events, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli6 Oct 2019 7:10 PM ISTThiopurines are the most widely used immunosuppressants in Inflammatory bowel disease although drug‐related adverse events (AE) occur in 20%‐30% of...
