Tri-Moxi injection, a promising substitute for eye drops after cataract surgery Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Jun 2019 7:10 PM ISTUSA: Triamcinolone acetonide–moxifloxacin (Tri-Moxi) injection is a promising substitute for standard eyedrop therapy for cataract patients according...
Topical calcineurin inhibitors show favorable therapeutic response in Vitiligo Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Jun 2019 8:10 PM ISTTreatment with topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) both as a monotherapy and in combination with phototherapy, should be encouraged in patients with...
High vitamin D blood levels may prevent depression in elderly patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Jun 2019 10:26 AM ISTHigh blood levels of Vitamin D may prevent depression in elderly,finds new study.Increasing vitamin D levels in the body can prevent depression in...
SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin promotes more weight loss than Metformin in PCOS Medha Baranwal Baranwal14 Jun 2019 8:28 PM ISTUK: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity who received the diabetes drug SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin lost more weight and had a...
Flu vaccination highly useful in resource-poor areas-Offers indirect protection also: Lancet Hina Zahid14 Jun 2019 7:25 PM ISTFlu 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 Hina Zahid14 Jun 2019 7:15 PM ISTSolithromycin isn't a suitable alternative to standard therapy of ceftriaxone plus azithromycin for treating gonorrhea, finds a new study.It is a...
World Blood Donner's Day special: Things you should remember before going for a blood donation Hina Zahid14 Jun 2019 7:02 PM ISTThis World Blood Doner's day update yourself with things you should always remember before you go for a blood donation.Celebrated on 14th June every...
Swapping red meat for plant-based foods may improve longevity suggests large study Hina Zahid13 Jun 2019 8:20 PM ISTSwapping red meat for healthier animal or plant-based foods may improve longevity, suggests a large US study.The study has found that increased red...
Gabapentinoid Use increases suicide risk particularly in young people: BMJ Hina Zahid13 Jun 2019 8:10 PM ISTUse of Gabapentinoids increases the risk of suicidal behaviour particularly in young people, finds a new study thereby necessitating a review of...
More than one fourth of adults over 50 deficient in Vitamin D, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli13 Jun 2019 9:00 AM ISTMore than 25% of adults over 50 deficient in Vitamin D, finds study.According to researchers from Trinity College Dublin more than one fourth of...
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate use tied to adverse GI events and hospitalization in elderly: JAMA Deepanjana Sarkar12 Jun 2019 8:28 PM ISTAdministration of sodium polystyrene sulfonate, commonly prescribed for hyperkalemia, is associated with adverse gastrointestinal (GI) events and...
Insulin and liraglutide combo helps in better blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes Medha Baranwal Baranwal12 Jun 2019 8:20 PM ISTDELHI: Maintenance of lower blood sugar levels plays a major role in minimizing long-term diabetes complications in diabetes patients. The long-term...
