Statins under-prescribed for lowering LDL C and ASCVD risk, finds Canadian study Hina Zahid17 July 2019 7:25 PM ISTStatins are under-prescribed for lowering Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol(LDL C) and ASCVD risk, finds a Canadian study. A large retrospective...
Sleep apnea patients at higher risk for heart problems after surgery: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 July 2019 7:20 PM ISTDELHI: Patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing major noncardiac surgery are at increased risk of cardiovascular complications in...
European Medicines Agency recommends new methods to avoid dosing errors with methotrexate Hina Zahid17 July 2019 7:15 PM ISTThe safety committee of European Medicines Agency -(PRAC) is recommending new measures to avoid dosing errors that have led to some patients...
Cataract blindness in India much more prevalent in women than men, finds study Deepanjana Sarkar17 July 2019 7:10 PM ISTCataract triggered blindness in India is much more prevalent in women than men but women are significantly less likely to be treated surgically for...
FDA approves first ever contrast agent for cardiac MRI Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 July 2019 7:05 PM ISTFDA approves first ever contrast agent for cardiac MRI.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Gadavist®(gadobutrol) injection for...
FDA approves treatment for complicated urinary tract and abdominal infections Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 July 2019 9:03 AM ISTFDA approves treatment for complicated urinary tract and abdominal infections.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Recarbrio (imipenem,...
Use of beta-blockers in COPD not associated with exacerbation risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 July 2019 7:30 PM ISTUSA: The use of cardioselective beta-blockers is not associated with an increase in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a...
Yearlong supply of birth control pills cuts cost and unintended pregnancies: JAMA Hina Zahid16 July 2019 7:28 PM ISTA new study shows that the yearlong supply of birth control pills cuts cost and unintended pregnancies compared to just three months of contraceptives...
Compared to traditional cannabis, Synthetic cannabinoids more likely to cause seizures, coma in kids Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli16 July 2019 7:25 PM ISTA new study has found that Teens using synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) were more likely to experience seizures and coma compared to those using...
Supplementation of this gut bacteria may help prevent CVD, diabetes, and to lose weight Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 July 2019 7:20 PM ISTDelhi: Good gut health has always been known to be the key for overall health. Now, a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine has...
Dentistry: Root canal work not as bad as people think Hina Zahid16 July 2019 7:15 PM ISTRoot canal work is not as bad as people think when compared to other dental procedures. Self-reporting of their dental health suggests that patients...
Diabetes drug pioglitazone beneficial in treatment of plaque psoriasis Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 July 2019 7:10 PM ISTPioglitazone, an antidiabetic drug, when used alone or in combination with other therapies, exhibits similar efficacy for the treatment of plaque...
