HPV vaccine also prevents an uncommon childhood respiratory disease Anjali Nimesh Nimesh10 Nov 2017 7:20 PM ISTThe vaccine that protects against cancer-causing types of human papillomavirus (HPV) also prevents an uncommon but incurable childhood respiratory...
Shock-wave therapy successfully treats finger ulcers in scleroderma patients Anjali Nimesh Nimesh6 Nov 2017 7:05 PM ISTExtracorporeal shock-wave therapy at low energy levels showed promise as a new treatment for digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis, or...
More early stage lung cancer patients survive the disease Anjali Nimesh Nimesh4 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTWith the advancement of surgical and radiation therapy strategies for stage 1 non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), more patients are being treated,...
People with cystic fibrosis could be monitored through phone or video messaging, says NICE Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli3 Nov 2017 7:25 PM ISTIn its first guideline on cystic fibrosis, NICE recognizes that people may need to travel long distances for routine monitoring. This could impact on...
Tarloxitinib helps anti-EGFR drug to precisely target lung cancer supriya kashyap kashyap1 Nov 2017 7:05 PM ISTEGFR is a common genetic target in lung cancer, but not all EGFR mutations are created equal. Patients with a type of EGFR anomaly called an "EGFR...
Solriamfetol improves wakefulness in patients of obstructive sleep apnea Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli31 Oct 2017 7:20 PM ISTSolriamfetol significantly improves wakefulness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea who suffer from excessive sleepiness, results from a phase 3...
COPD exacerbations due to Eosinophilic inflammation benefit from Mepolizumab Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli30 Oct 2017 7:20 PM ISTIan D. Pavord et al.in two phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trials found that Patients with chronic obstructive...
Children without allergies can still be afflicted with asthma-like coughing and wheezing supriya kashyap kashyap30 Oct 2017 7:02 PM ISTDoctors have long wondered why children without allergies can still be afflicted with asthma-like coughing and wheezing. In a new study, Cleveland...
Most cost effective treatments for lung disease identified Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli27 Oct 2017 7:15 PM ISTThe most cost effective treatments are: patient education and self management for asthma; stop smoking support for chronic obstructive pulmonary...
Comorbidity of Interstitial lung disease with Rheumatoid Arthritis frequently Fatal Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 Oct 2017 7:10 PM ISTIn a recent study conducted in Denmark, using nationwide, prospectively collected data it has been found that the mortality rate significantly...
Obesity may exacerbate asthma in children Anjali Nimesh Nimesh24 Oct 2017 7:05 PM ISTAsthma and obesity are common health problems in children. This study investigated the impact of obesity on children hospitalized with acute asthma...
The end of pneumonia? New vaccine offers hope Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli23 Oct 2017 7:25 PM ISTA new vaccine under development provoked an immune response to 72 forms of the bacteria that's responsible for pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis....
