FDA approves BOTOX for upper limb spasticity in kids aged 2-17 Deepanjana Sarkar23 Jun 2019 7:30 PM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of BOTOX for the treatment of pediatric patients from 2-17 years of age with...
Peripheral artery disease increases risk of Stroke and TIA: EUCLID clinical trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 Jun 2019 7:15 PM ISTDelhi: Patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) are at increased risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA), according to...
Topiramate more effective in lowering intracranial pressure than acetazolamide, finds study Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Jun 2019 8:20 PM ISTUK: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) -- characterized by increased intracranial pressure (ICP) -- can be effectively managed with topiramate...
New radiation therapy shows promising results for treating essential tremors Hina Zahid18 Jun 2019 7:25 PM ISTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tyrus Agee thought his promising new career was doomed. He had only one year left to finish his Doctor of Optometry degree at the...
Bariatric surgery may improve survival after heart attack and stroke Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 Jun 2019 7:10 PM ISTUSA: Bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery may improve survival after a heart attack (myocardial infarction) and stroke -- is the bottom line of a...
Children with post stroke headache at high risk of another Stroke Hina Zahid14 Jun 2019 7:20 PM ISTChildren with a post-stroke headache are at high risk of another Stroke, finds a new study.A high incidence of headaches in pediatric stroke survivors...
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...
Novel scoring system helps predict stroke risk after surgery Medha Baranwal Baranwal12 Jun 2019 7:25 PM ISTSTRAS (stroke after surgery score) -- a novel scoring system developed by a team of researchers may help in predicting ischemic stroke after surgery....
A blood test may predict onset of epileptic seizures, finds new study Hina Zahid11 Jun 2019 7:15 PM ISTCan epileptic seizures be predicted in advance? Yes if the findings of a new study are to be believed.A blood test may predict the onset of epileptic...
New study links rare gut bacteria to restless legs syndrome Hina Zahid10 Jun 2019 7:28 PM ISTHigh levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome, according to a new study.Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may be...
E-Cigarette Use may lead to Seizures,warns FDA Hina Zahid10 Jun 2019 7:20 PM ISTThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public that cases of seizures have been reported following the use of e-cigarettes.Seizures...
Novel AI tool may assist radiologists for fast detection of brain aneurysms: JAMA Deepanjana Sarkar9 Jun 2019 8:20 PM ISTA novel artificial intelligence or AI tool, developed by researchers at Stanford University may assist radiologists for fast detection of brain...
