Antipsychotics linked to risk of cardiopulmonary arrest and sudden death in elderly Medha Baranwal Baranwal10 Jan 2020 7:30 PM ISTBoston, Massachusetts: Providers should be thoughtful of prescribing antipsychotic medications to older, hospitalized adults after a study has found...
Study identifies safer antidepressants for pregnant women Hina Zahid10 Jan 2020 7:05 PM ISTMontreal --About one in ten women in Québec will suffer from depression during pregnancy. But prescribing antidepressants for pregnant women is...
Women on antiepileptic drugs can safely breastfeed children: JAMA Neurology Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Jan 2020 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Mothers taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can breastfeed their children safely without worrying about infants' exposure to these drugs, a recent...
Antipsychotic medications use linked to increased risk of head injuries in elderly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 Jan 2020 8:35 PM ISTAntipsychotic medicine use is associated with risk of falls among older persons but its link to the risk of head injuries is not known. The...
Exposure to heavy air pollution during childhood linked to schizophrenia later: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 Jan 2020 8:28 PM ISTAir pollution is a serious risk to human health that affects nearly everyone in the world and nearly every organ in the body. Fortunately, it is...
To counter sleeplessness first-of-its-kind wearable sleep device Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli7 Jan 2020 7:25 PM ISTChronic insomnia or sleeplessness is defined as a condition in which individuals have difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep at least three...
Being more optimistic lowers the risk of CVD and early death: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Jan 2020 8:28 PM ISTUSA: Having a positive or optimistic outlook has always been linked to good overall health. Now, a recent study published in JAMA Network Open has...
Alcohol abstinence reduces AF recurrence in regular drinkers Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Jan 2020 7:30 PM ISTAbstaining from alcohol reduces the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in regular drinkers. Australia: Abstinence from alcohol reduced the recurrence...
Short sleep duration in children may increase risk of psychiatric disorders later: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Jan 2020 8:20 PM ISTNorway: Sleep duration in children can help in predicting the future occurrence of psychiatric disorder, a recent study has suggested. Targeting sleep...
Lemborexant superior to zolpidem for insomnia in elderly: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Dec 2019 8:20 PM ISTUSA: Insomnia is prevalent in older adults and is associated with health risks in them. Now, according to a recent study published in the JAMA Network...
Researchers study side effects of pediatric medications for anxiety, OCD Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli29 Dec 2019 7:10 PM ISTSometimes, the medications needed to function and live a quality life cause side effects that can make life quite uncomfortable. That is more...
Melatonin better option than Zolpidem for hospital-related insomnia: Study Hina Zahid27 Dec 2019 7:30 PM ISTThe sleep patterns of patients during hospitalizations may be significantly disrupted leading to insomnia. Despite attempts to control environmental...
