Low BP and pulse pressure during noncardiac surgery may increase postop mortality Deepanjana Sarkar7 July 2019 8:10 PM ISTLow blood pressure (BP) or mean arterial pressure (MAP) and pulse pressure (PP) is associated with increased postoperative mortality in patients...
Lung Ultrasound Scan offers high accuracy in detecting pneumonia in children Deepanjana Sarkar5 July 2019 8:28 PM ISTLung Ultrasound Scan (LUS) offers high accuracy in detection of pneumonia in children, revealed a study published in the Academic Emergency...
Low-cost Portable retinal scanner may help prevent blindness worldwide Hina Zahid5 July 2019 8:20 PM ISTA new scanner which is redesigned, a 3D-printed spectrometer that is 15 times lighter and smaller than current commercial systems has been developed ....
Vitamin C in ICU patients- Controversial benefits with lagging evidence Deepanjana Sarkar5 July 2019 8:10 PM ISTAdministration of vitamin C to Intensive care unit patients is a common practice. However, the ability of vitamin C to reduce mortality in critically...
Poor blood sugar control and CV risk factors accelerate vascular aging in young type 1 diabetics Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 July 2019 8:28 PM ISTUSA: Higher levels of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) and poor blood sugar control contributes to vascular ageing in young people with type 1...
Rheumatoid arthritis patients at increased risk of metabolic syndrome, CVD: PGIMER Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 July 2019 8:20 PM ISTChandigarh: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk of developing the metabolic syndrome (MetS), finds a recent study conducted...
FDA's 1999 claim of soy as cholesterol lowering diet still valid, finds JAMA study Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 July 2019 8:10 PM ISTCanada: A recent study published in the JAMA journal has backed FDA's 1999 heart health claims of the cholesterol-lowering effect of soy protein,...
PCSK9 inhibitor Alirocumab cuts risk of subsequent heart attack in Diabetes patients Deepanjana Sarkar3 July 2019 8:28 PM ISTTaking twice-monthly injection of cholesterol-lowering drug alirocumab may cut the risk of a subsequent heart attack in patients with high blood sugar...
Experts question WHO advice to reduce saturated fat to curb chronic disease Hina Zahid3 July 2019 8:20 PM ISTExperts have raised questions on WHO advice to reduce saturated fat to curb chronic disease.Advice to reduce intake of total saturated fat and...
Widely used tourniquets contaminated with deadly bacteria Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 July 2019 8:10 PM ISTA device used for drawing blood could be a source for many diseases, according to a recent study. The researchers identified widely used tourniquets...
No need to worry! PPI use safe even in long term, says journal Gastroenterology Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 July 2019 8:28 PM ISTDelhi: A recent study has put to rest all the concerns regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI). The study, published in the journal...
Study supports short term DAPT after PCI in patients with Drug-eluting stent Deepanjana Sarkar2 July 2019 8:20 PM ISTThe ideal timing of switching from DAPT to a single antiplatelet treatment after percutaneous coronary intervention remains a matter of discussion. A...
