FDA warns- Febuxostat increases mortality risk, use it sparingly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli22 Feb 2019 7:25 PM ISTThe US Food and drug administration after conclusion of a months-long investigation into mortality risk with Febuxostat (Uloric) issued a mandating...
Nitisinone protects against UV light and promotes normal vision in albinism Hina Zahid22 Feb 2019 7:20 PM ISTDrug nitisinone protects against UV light and promotes a normal vision by increasing melanin production in some people with oculocutaneous...
Fluoroquinolones associated with risk of Achilles tendon rupture, finds new study Deepanjana Sarkar22 Feb 2019 7:15 PM ISTAdministration os fluoroquinolones are associated with an increased risk of Achilles tendon rupture but to a lesser extent in bicep tendon rupture....
Single Use of E-Cigarette turned lethal in 17-year-old-A case study Hina Zahid22 Feb 2019 6:00 PM ISTVaping i.e use of E-Cigarettes is increasingly popular among young people, including adolescents.Researchers at the Vanderbilt University Medical...
FDA Alert : Plasma infusion from young donor unsafe with unproven benefits Deepanjana Sarkar21 Feb 2019 8:28 PM ISTThe US, Food and Drug Administration has warned about plasma infusion from young donors stating that these therapies are not proven to be...
Novel antihistaminic approval by DCGI for moderate persistent asthma Hina Zahid21 Feb 2019 8:20 PM ISTDCGI (Drug Controller General of India) has recently approved Novel antihistaminic, Fenspiride hydrochloride film coated extended release tablet 80 mg...
How Vitamin D deficiency leads to cognitive decline,finds Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli21 Feb 2019 7:25 PM ISTVitamin D deficiency leads to cognitive decline but its mechanism is not known.Researchers at University of Queensland have found that deficiency of...
Alcohol, Cannabis Dependence gripping Millions in India: AIIMS Survey Hina Zahid21 Feb 2019 7:15 PM ISTAlcohol and cannabis addiction seems to have taken over 5.7 crore and 75 lakh people of India respectively, a recent survey by National Drug Dependent...
Management of LDL Cholesterol- Atorvastatin 40 or 80mg? Answers Indian Heart Journal Study Deepanjana Sarkar20 Feb 2019 8:28 PM ISTNew Delhi: 40 mg dose of Atorvastatin may be a better option for management of LDL cholesterol levels in Indian patients with dyslipidemia with...
New device detects sepsis in minutes, saves lives Deepanjana Sarkar20 Feb 2019 8:20 PM ISTNew tiny device detects sepsis in two and a half minutes and may save thousands of lives.Scientists at the University of Strathclyde have developed a...
Use of popular antifungal drug during pregnancy doubles risk of miscarriage Hina Zahid20 Feb 2019 7:15 PM ISTUse of a popular oral antifungal drug during pregnancy doubles risk of miscarriage.Pregnant women who take commonly used medication fluconazole to...
Vitamin D supplementation protects against Acute Respiratory infections Deepanjana Sarkar19 Feb 2019 8:28 PM ISTVitamin D supplementation protects against Acute Respiratory Infections. Vitamin D protects against acute reparatory infections, in patients with...
