Three antiepileptics equally effective in refractory status epilepticus: ESETT Trial Hina Zahid28 Nov 2019 7:30 PM ISTThe choice of drugs for patients with status epilepticus that is refractory to treatment with benzodiazepines has not been thoroughly studied.Three...
PPIs use linked to impaired hearing, vision and memory Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Nov 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most widely used drugs to reduce the production of stomach acid. Although considered safe for...
13-Valent pneumococcal vaccine no more recommended for elderly: CDC Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Nov 2019 7:05 PM IST13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) is no longer recommended for all people aged 65 years and above, according to the Centers for Disease...
MR-guided focused ultrasound relieves tremors in 95% Parkinson's patients Hina Zahid27 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTCHICAGO -A novel treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease or essential tremor substantially reduces tremors and improves quality of life,...
Bizarre case- 700 tapeworms found in brain, chest & lungs of patient Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 Nov 2019 6:00 PM ISTA bizarre case of tapeworm disease wherein a doctor found 700 tapeworms in the brain, chest & lungs of a patient who came to him with complaints...
Ubrogepant-New migraine drug for pain relief within two hours Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 Nov 2019 7:28 PM ISTUSA: Migraine sufferers who cannot get relief from existing medications may soon have a novel treatment option, according to ACHIEVE II trial....
Violent head shaking to remove water from ears could damage child's brain Hina Zahid25 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTSEATTLE -Researchers at Cornell University and Virginia Tech have found that shaking the head to free trapped water can cause brain damage in small...
Higher Air Pollution levels linked to Alzheimer's disease in elderly women Hina Zahid24 Nov 2019 7:10 PM ISTAlzheimer's is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, and there's currently no cure or treatment. Therefore medical fraternity is...
FDA okays cenobamate for partial-onset seizures in adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli23 Nov 2019 9:02 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved XCOPRI (cenobamate tablets) to treat partial-onset seizures in adults.The Food and Drug...
New epilepsy drug reduces focal onset seizure frequency by 55%: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli22 Nov 2019 8:10 PM ISTEpilepsy patients are always under constant fear of getting a seizure at an odd time while driving or working. The available seizure drugs have...
Can Ketamine be used for alcohol use disorder? Hina Zahid22 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTKetamine is a promising option for psychiatric illnesses like depression especially in cases where existing antidepressants don’t work. In March 2019,...
Cancer patients and survivors more than twice as likely to have fatal stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli22 Nov 2019 7:05 PM ISTCancer is the leading cause of death around the world, especially in developed countries. Cancer and stroke may occur separately in a patient, or...
