Overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics in Pneumonia may lead to worse outcomes Hina Zahid31 July 2019 7:20 PM ISTOveruse of broad-spectrum antibiotics in Pneumonia may lead to worse outcomes, finds a new study.A new study by researchers at Intermountain...
In COPD patients, high dose steroid inhalers and frequent exacerbations increase diabetes risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 July 2019 7:15 PM ISTIn COPD patients, high dose steroid inhalers and frequent exacerbations increase diabetes risk, finds a new study.Chronic obstructive pulmonary...
Rare case of Respiratory Papillomatosis reported Hina Zahid30 July 2019 6:00 PM ISTDr Nicola Dentale, at Policlinico S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy and colleagues have reported a rare case of Respiratory Papillomatosis. The case has...
Sleep apnea may result in failure of treatment of depression Hina Zahid29 July 2019 7:25 PM ISTSleep apnea may result in failure of treatment of depression, finds a new study.When someone is depressed and having suicidal thoughts or their...
Distinct nasal airway microbiota may increase asthma exacerbation risk in children Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 July 2019 7:05 PM ISTUSA: Distinct nasal airway microbiotas of children with asthma characterized by the dominance of Moraxella are at increased risk of asthma...
FDA clears smartphone linked sleep apnea monitoring device Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 July 2019 7:05 PM ISTA prescription medical device that can monitor sleep apnea at home has been granted 510(k) clearance to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The...
E-Cigarettes may help quit smoking but relapse rate high: JAMA Deepanjana Sarkar22 July 2019 7:25 PM ISTWhile E-Cigarette use appears to be associated with a reduction in the smoking level and an increase in smoking cessation attempts, E-Cigarette users...
Antibiotics for Pneumonia,Short course reduces risk of adverse events and antibiotic resistance Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 July 2019 8:10 PM ISTShort is good.Short course of Antibiotics in Pneumonia reduces risk of adverse events and antibiotic resistance.Excess antibiotic treatment, often...
Metformin reduces risk of COPD in patients with type 2 diabetes Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 July 2019 7:20 PM ISTCHINA: Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) using metformin are at reduced risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according...
Drug-resistant tuberculosis reversed in lab Hina Zahid18 July 2019 7:05 PM ISTResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Umea University in Sweden have found a compound that prevents and even...
Sleep apnea patients at higher risk for heart problems after surgery: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 July 2019 7:20 PM ISTDELHI: Patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing major noncardiac surgery are at increased risk of cardiovascular complications in...
Vaccine for TB prevention in contacts of Sputum positive TB patients, ICMR launches Clinical trial Hina Zahid16 July 2019 8:20 PM ISTThe Indian Council of Medical examination today launched a vaccine trial to prevent the occurrence of TB among close contacts of a TB case patient....
