Omadacycline is new antibiotic for skin infections and Pneumonia Medha Baranwal Baranwal12 Aug 2018 8:20 PM ISTThe Antimicrobials Drug Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in a meeting, has voted in favor of Paratek's intravenous...
Orkambi approved to treat younger Cystic Fibrosis patients Vinay Singh singh12 Aug 2018 7:25 PM ISTOrkambi (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) which was previously approved for patients ≥6 years is now approved by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be...
AIIMS doctors report an unusual case of Whistling Cough Hina Zahid10 Aug 2018 6:00 PM ISTDr.Suresh C. Sharma, at AIIMS Delhi, India and associates have reported an unusual case of Whistling Cough that has appeared in NEJM. (A video of the...
Rifampin Effective for Latent Tuberculosis in Children-NEJM Vinay Singh singh7 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTThe 4-month regimen of rifampin was found to have a higher rate of treatment completion and better safety profile compared to the 9-month regimen of...
Azithromycin may lead to relapse in certain cancer patients-FDA Alert Vinay Singh singh6 Aug 2018 7:05 PM ISTIssuing a safety alert, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned not to use azithromycin as a prophylactic immunomodulatory agent to prevent...
Computer-aided silicone Implants effective in patients of Poland syndrome Vinay Singh singh4 Aug 2018 7:10 PM ISTComputer-aided design (CAD) techniques can be used to create custom-made silicone implants for reconstructive surgery of the chest for patients with...
For treating Latent Tuberculosis , shorter regimen is better- NEJM Vinay Singh singh2 Aug 2018 8:28 PM ISTThe 4-month regimen of rifampin was safer and more effective in children and adults compared to the 9-month regimen of isoniazid for the prevention of...
Tick bite induces anaphylaxis in cases of meat allergy Vinay Singh singh1 Aug 2018 7:20 PM ISTAlpha-gal ( a complex sugar found in red meat from beef, pork, venison, etc.) was the most common known cause of anaphylaxis, according to a study...
Vitamin C, hydrocortisone, and thiamine Combo reduces mortality in Severe Pneumonia Vinay Singh singh31 July 2018 7:28 PM ISTCombo therapy with vitamin C, hydrocortisone, and thiamine may benefit patients with severe pneumonia, according to a study published in the Journal...
Indian Scientists move forward towards developing TB vaccine Hina Zahid31 July 2018 7:25 PM ISTScientists help pave the way for a vaccine against TBSunderarajan PadmanabhanThe scope for developing a new vaccine against Tuberculosis through the...
Novel Nutrition Bar Improves Asthma Symptoms in Obese Teens Vinay Singh singh26 July 2018 7:20 PM ISTTargeted nutrient therapy can improve lung function in obese teens with asthma, without requiring weight loss, according to the results of the pilot...
Sleep apnea in mother may lead to accelerated fetal growth Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 July 2018 8:25 PM ISTMaternal obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in pregnancy -- even in mild form can affect fetal outcomes and fetal growth, according to a new study. The...
