High CAC score associates strongly with CVD/CHD mortality Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 Nov 2019 8:20 PM ISTUSA: The presence of high coronary artery calcium (CAC) is strongly associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or coronary heart...
New epilepsy drug reduces focal onset seizure frequency by 55%: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli22 Nov 2019 8:10 PM ISTEpilepsy patients are always under constant fear of getting a seizure at an odd time while driving or working. The available seizure drugs have...
Icosapent ethyl slows progression of atherosclerosis significantly: EVAPORATE trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 Nov 2019 8:30 PM ISTIcosapent ethyl added to statin therapy in patients with elevated triglycerides (TGs) significantly slowed coronary atherosclerosis progression.USA:...
Delayed umbilical cord clamping better than cord milking in preterm infants: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 Nov 2019 8:15 PM ISTDelhi: Umbilical cord milking compared with delayed umbilical cord clamping is associated with a significantly higher rate of severe intraventricular...
New drug could be "game changer" in treatment of schizophrenia Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 Nov 2019 8:00 PM ISTKarXT, a new investigational drug for the treatment of acute psychosis in schizophrenia patients, has met its primary endpoint in Phase 2 Clinical...
To Stent or not to Stent? ISCHEMIA Trial brings Game Changers of rules of Stenting Dr. Prem Aggarwal20 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTUSA: Angioplasty or CABG does not reduce the risk of death in angina pectoris in stable coronary artery disease (CAD) versus medical treatment-...
ICMR develops first ever male contraceptive injection that may replace vasectomy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 Nov 2019 8:20 PM ISTIndia: In a recent development, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed the first male birth control injection or injectable...
New diabetes drug approved by European Commission Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 Nov 2019 8:10 PM ISTType 2 diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterised by the body being unable to metabolise blood sugar) leading to high levels of blood...
Colchicine cheap and effective option for secondary prevention after MI: COLCOT Trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTCanada: According to the randomized COLCOT trial Colchicine is a cheap and effective option for secondary prevention of MI. The prevention of coronary...
Bedside eye ultrasound quick method to diagnose raised intracranial pressure Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli19 Nov 2019 8:20 PM ISTBedside ultrasonography of the eye has many clinical applications, including the assessment for haemorrhage, foreign body, lens dislocation, retinal...
High-protein diet may harm kidneys, claim experts Dr. Kartikeya19 Nov 2019 8:10 PM ISTTaking low carbohydrate diet and substituting carbohydrates proteins has become a leading dogma for all those who care for their looks and health. A...
Omega 3 protect heart without raising prostate cancer risk, find studies Hina Zahid18 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTIntermountain Healthcare Heart Institute researchers in recent studies have found that Omega 3 supplements protect the heart without raising prostate...
