Researchers develop new strategy involving nitric oxide for treating rheumatoid arthritis Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Jun 2019 7:30 PM ISTKOREA: In breakthrough research, a team of researchers from Korea developed a nitric oxide (NO)-scavenging hydrogel for the treatment of rheumatoid...
Even a single night sleep deprivation may increase Blood Pressure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli5 Jun 2019 9:00 AM ISTSleep deprivation may lead to high blood pressure or high BP, finds a new study. This elevation in blood pressure may continue the next day as...
Blood pressure drug may decrease risk of dementia Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Jun 2019 8:15 PM ISTThe use of antihypertensive drugs -- drugs used to decrease blood pressure (BP) -- may also decrease dementia risk, suggests a recent study published...
BODE index can predict COPD exacerbations: JAPI Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Jun 2019 8:00 PM ISTINDIA: BODE index, a multidimensional measure of survival in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has significant power to predict the...
New drug increases survival in young women with advanced breast cancer Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Jun 2019 7:30 PM ISTNew drug shows increased survival rate in young women with breast cancer. The drug works by inhibiting the activity of cancer-cell promoting...
FDA approves Zerbaxa for treatment of bacterial pneumonia Hina Zahid4 Jun 2019 7:25 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zerbaxa for the treatment of hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated...
Dalbavancin safe, has high cure rate for bone, joint and orthopedic implant-related infection Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Jun 2019 7:20 PM ISTSPAIN: Dalbavancin is a well-tolerated antibiotic (even at >2 doses) and is associated with a high cure rate of 65% to 76% for the treatment of...
Mucolytics in COPD reduces exacerbation, not associated with adverse effects Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Jun 2019 7:05 PM ISTTreatment with mucolytics in patients with chronic bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) appears to be useful for reducing days...
ENDS White Paper: Why ICMR is calling for a ban on ENDS or e- cigarettes Deepanjana Sarkar2 Jun 2019 8:20 PM ISTDelhi- The apex medical regulatory body of the country, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), called for a complete ban on Electronic Nicotine...
Vitamin D supplementation beneficial for dry eye disease patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Jun 2019 7:15 PM ISTVitamin D supplements increase efficacy of lubricant eye preparations and help patients suffering from dry eye disease.The effect of topical...
Both oral and topical treatments effective for fungal infection of nail Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Jun 2019 7:10 PM ISTA recent review published in the British Journal of Dermatology finds both topical and oral treatments to be safe and effective for toenail...
Vraylar beneficial for patients with depression, mania Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Jun 2019 7:05 PM ISTUSA: Treatment with Vraylar (cariprazine) may be an effective treatment for depression patients, according to a recent study.The study, presented at...
