Very low-carbohydrate diet associated with increased mortality : Lancet Vinay Singh singh17 Aug 2018 8:28 PM ISTBoth high and low percentage of carbohydrate diets were associated with increased mortality, with minimal risk observed at 50–55% carbohydrate intake,...
Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Preterm Infants-An Update Vinay Singh singh17 Aug 2018 8:20 PM ISTGastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a universal phenomenon in preterm infants which occurs when the gastric contents enter into the esophagus. It is a...
Blood test in first trimester may predict gestational diabetes: NIH Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTHemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) measured in the first trimester improved the prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a cohort of low-risk women...
Prediabetes may lead to sexual dysfunction in men Vinay Singh singh16 Aug 2018 8:28 PM ISTIndividuals with the presence of both impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) have an increased risk of impaired sexual...
Innovative triple pill best for achieving blood pressure targets: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Aug 2018 8:20 PM ISTTreatment with a new pill containing low doses of 3 antihypertensive drugs in patients with mild to moderate hypertension (high blood pressure) led to...
Omalizumab good at preventing food allergies after accidental exposure Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTOmalizumab may be a breakthrough therapy for preventing food allergies and consequent reactions after accidental exposure of offending foods.The U.S....
Treatment with CPAP for Sleep apnea improves Erectile dysfunction Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli15 Aug 2018 8:28 PM ISTTreatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) improves erectile dysfunction (ED).Obstructive sleep apnea...
5 Practices a Family Physician should avoid-New Recommendations Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli15 Aug 2018 8:20 PM ISTAmerican Academy of Family Physicians has released five new practices clinicians should question and avoid. This is as part of the Choosing Wisely...
Vitamin D during preconception period reduces miscarriage risk : Lancet Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTIncreased vitamin D levels before conception, but not in early pregnancy is associated with reduced risk of miscarriage (pregnancy loss). Sufficient...
Reducing salt intake to very low levels increases mortality risk Vinay Singh singh14 Aug 2018 8:28 PM ISTAccording to a new study Reducing salt intake to very low levels increases the risk of Cardiovascular Diseases and mortality risk.Moderate intake of...
Update on Nonsurgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women-Check it out Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli14 Aug 2018 8:20 PM ISTUrinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. It can be caused by increased bladder pressure,...
Viagra may be new treatment for Macular Degeneration Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli14 Aug 2018 8:10 PM ISTErectile Dysfunction drug, Viagra may be a new treatment for Macular Degeneration that could improve the lives of patients in other ways too. The...
