New durable shoulder implant decreases surgical complications Deepanjana Sarkar24 Feb 2019 7:05 PM ISTA novel inset shoulder implant has demonstrated increased durability by minimizing surgical complications and increasing its mechanical fixation. The...
Diabetes medicines control blood sugar and improve associated back pain Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli24 Feb 2019 9:10 AM ISTIn a review, University of Sydney researchers have found that diabetes medication could decrease chances and intensity of pain, possibly via its...
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...
Sustained smoking cessation reduces risk of rheumatoid arthritis Deepanjana Sarkar22 Feb 2019 7:10 PM ISTQuitting cigarette and sustaining the decision may reduce the risk of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, pointed out a study published in the journal...
Risk of further revision surgery high in shoulder replacement: BMJ Hina Zahid21 Feb 2019 7:05 PM ISTStarted as early as 1950, shoulder joint replacement is less common than knee or hip replacement, but it is just as successful in relieving joint...
Selfie Elbow, Texting Thumb new emerging medical conditions Hina Zahid19 Feb 2019 8:10 PM ISTSelfie Elbow, Texting Thumb new emerging medical conditions. Doctors are encountering more and more repetitive stress injuries (RSI) from overuse of...
Paracetamol, Ibuprofen combo reduces post operative morphine consumption: JAMA Deepanjana Sarkar18 Feb 2019 7:25 PM ISTIn a randomized clinical trial, it has been found that the combination of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen ) and Ibuprofen is effective in reducing morphine...
Hip and knee replacements may last as long as 25 years: Lancet Hina Zahid17 Feb 2019 7:25 PM ISTResults of a global study about the success rate of Hip and knee replacements are highly encouraging.Musculoskeletal Research Unit at the University...
Diabetes increases risk of fractures in those who are frail, finds study Deepanjana Sarkar12 Feb 2019 7:25 PM ISTDiabetes increases the risk of fractures in those who are frail, according to a new study. Frailty in type 2 diabetes patients escalades fragility...
RA risk increased up to fivefold among patients with high CCP levels Vinay Singh singh11 Feb 2019 7:20 PM ISTA new study published in Arthritis Care and Research has revealed that among patients who are cyclic citrullinated peptide(CCP) antibody positive, the...
Hyperbaric oxygen is new therapy for Fibromyalgia patients Hina Zahid8 Feb 2019 8:10 PM ISTHyperbaric oxygen therapy is a new therapy for a group of patients of Fibromyalgia.The researchers at Tel Aviv University have found in a new study...
To Plate or to Cast in distal radius fracture in elderly ? Hina Zahid8 Feb 2019 7:20 PM ISTIn a Secondary Analysis of the WRIST Randomized Clinical Trial, the researchers have concluded that choice of distal radius fracture treatment method...
