FDA allows marketing of new device to help treat carbon monoxide poisoning Hina Zahid18 March 2019 7:10 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of a new device, ClearMate, intended to be used in an emergency room setting to help...
Is aspirin on its way out? Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 March 2019 7:03 PM ISTApixaban + Clopidogrel, best combo for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients undergoing angioplasty.More and more aging patients especially more than 70...
Case of Pheochromocytoma with rare presentation of congestive heart failure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli18 March 2019 6:00 PM ISTHalim El Hage at Staten Island University Hospital and colleagues have reported a case of Pheochromocytoma presenting as congestive heart failure. The...
High-dose vitamin D supplements during pregnancy don't protect kids from asthma: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 March 2019 7:28 PM ISTCopenhagen, Denmark: High-dose vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy does not reduce the child’s risk of developing asthma by age 6, according to...
For HIV patients, one month anti TB course prevents tuberculosis Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 March 2019 7:25 PM ISTNew Delhi:For HIV patients, one month course effectively prevents tuberculosis. Shortcourse (1 month of daily treatment) of rifapentine plus isoniazid...
Oxaceprol, good alternative to NSAIDs for osteoarthritis patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 March 2019 8:20 PM ISTBengaluru, India: Oxaceprol may be a good alternative to commonly prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the long-term...
No Surgery: Bangalore scientist launches a Novel device to cure pile at home Deepanjana Sarkar15 March 2019 8:10 PM ISTThe device aims to offer Freedom from PilesNew Delhi: Coming up with an indigenous and direct-to-use solution for piles, Dr Rajah Vijay Kumar, a...
New Drug to Control High Cholesterol for Statin intolerant patients: NEJM Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal14 March 2019 8:28 PM ISTStatins are generally prescribed to people with high cholesterol as the first line of defense, however, many people are unable to take statins due to...
Caution! Excessive hygiene may lead to antimicrobial resistance Hina Zahid14 March 2019 8:10 PM ISTAustria: While good hygiene is essential for health and overall well being of a person, a new study cautions against indulging in excess of it. The...
High dose Vitamin D improves memory, learning and decision making in elderly women Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli14 March 2019 7:28 PM ISTHigh dose Vitamin D improves memory, learning and decision making in postmenopausal elderly women but may delay reaction time at the same time.The...
Ivermectin reduces malaria episodes by 20% in children: Lancet Hina Zahid14 March 2019 7:20 PM ISTIvermectin reduces malaria episodes by 20% in children, according to a randomized clinical trial published in Lancet.It has been found to be an...
High blood pressure risk isn’t just genetics, find out hidden BP raisers Hina Zahid14 March 2019 7:05 PM ISTHigh blood pressure risk isn’t just genetics, hidden habits may raise blood pressure.About 1 of 3 U.S. adults—or about 75 million people—has high...
