Breastfeeding is life saving for infants with congenital heart disease Hina Zahid3 Feb 2019 8:35 PM ISTAccording to a research review, Breastfeeding is strongly preferred choice and is the best diet for infants with congenital heart disease (CHD)....
Increased iron status linked to elevated stroke risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Feb 2019 8:28 PM ISTUnited Kingdom: Higher iron status is associated with an increased risk of stroke, and, in particular, cardioembolic stroke finds a new study...
Antidepressants significantly raise risk of GI bleeding, finds study Hina Zahid3 Feb 2019 8:20 PM ISTCHICAGO - Antidepressants significantly raise the risk of internal bleeding, finds a new study. Patients taking anti-depressant medications classified...
Ten common myths about Furosemide- find here Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli1 Feb 2019 8:28 PM ISTFurosemide is a diuretic which is used to control high blood pressure and oedema. It is the most frequently used diuretic in critically ill patients....
New Blood test may predict coronary artery blockage and heart attack risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli1 Feb 2019 8:20 PM ISTNo stress echo or treadmill testing.A new Blood test may reveal extent of blocked arteries and predict heart attack risk in future, according to...
E-Cigarettes bests nicotine replacement therapy to quit Smoking Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli1 Feb 2019 8:10 PM ISTAccording to a randomized trial, adults who smoke conventional cigarettes are more likely to quit smoking successfully when they use electronic...
Oral antibiotics as good as intravenous in complex bone infections: NEJM Medha Baranwal Baranwal31 Jan 2019 8:28 PM ISTOral antibiotic therapy is sufficient for the treatment of joint infections, according to a pragmatic open-label study.The study, published in the New...
Benefit of Statin use persists even beyond 75 years of age: Lancet Hina Zahid31 Jan 2019 8:20 PM ISTAccording to a meta-analysis, more people over the age of 75 should be taking statins. The research has found statins cut the risk of major...
Extreme exercise does not increase heart disease risk in men Hina Zahid31 Jan 2019 8:10 PM ISTDALLAS – Athletes can rest assured as a new study led by Sports cardiologist Dr Benjamin Levine finds that extreme exercise does not raise heart...
Vitamin D benefits only elderly patients with heart failure: EVITA trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli30 Jan 2019 8:28 PM ISTAccording to a new study, Vitamin D supplementation benefits only elderly patients with heart failure. It may not improve cardiac function in all...
Use of Beta Blockers associated with reduced risk of death from COPD Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli30 Jan 2019 8:20 PM ISTAccording to a new observational study,use of beta-blockers is associated with reduced risk of hospitalization and death in chronic obstructive...
Eating breakfast does not help in weight control, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli30 Jan 2019 8:10 PM ISTOld dictum- “Eat Breakfast Like a King, Lunch Like a Prince, and Dinner Like a Pauper” may not hold water according to a new study. There is no good...
