Bariatric surgery associated with increased risk of depression Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Jun 2019 7:05 PM ISTBariatric surgery is associated with an increased incidence of depression, indicate findings from a recent study.The study, published in the...
Blood transfusion increases risk of death and cancer recurrence in liver cancer patients Hina Zahid3 Jun 2019 7:28 PM ISTCompared to those not given a transfusion, patients given 1-4 units of blood were 55% more likely to die from any cause, whilst those receiving 4 or...
Unrecognized heart attack in diabetes patients increases risk of death Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Jun 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: Diabetes has been understood as a multi-organ and a multi-specialty disease. It affects various organs including eyes, nerves, kidney, vessels,...
Dalbavancin safe, has high cure rate for bone, joint and orthopedic implant-related infection Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Jun 2019 7:20 PM ISTSPAIN: Dalbavancin is a well-tolerated antibiotic (even at >2 doses) and is associated with a high cure rate of 65% to 76% for the treatment of...
Depression in women linked to cancer, diabetes and heart disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Jun 2019 7:15 PM ISTDepression in women is linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes, finds a recent...
Removal of uterus increases risk of osteoporosis Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Jun 2019 7:10 PM ISTKOREA: Surgical removal of the uterus or hysterectomy before menopause may increase the risk of osteoporosis -- disease in which bones become thinner...
Mucolytics in COPD reduces exacerbation, not associated with adverse effects Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Jun 2019 7:05 PM ISTTreatment with mucolytics in patients with chronic bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) appears to be useful for reducing days...
Even a lower levels of pancreatic duct dilatation calls for surgery, prevents pancreatic cancer Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Jun 2019 7:28 PM ISTDELHI: Even a small dilatation of the main pancreatic duct (MPD) calls for surgery in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs),...
Breakthrough!! Bioengineered vessel for dialysis evolve as patient's own blood vessel after implantation Deepanjana Sarkar2 Jun 2019 7:25 PM ISTA team of U.S based researchers developed a bioengineered blood vessel also known as the human acellular vessel (HAV) that recellularizes and evolve...
Withaferin-A: extract from Ashwagandha shows anticancer activity for osteosarcoma, finds a Phase-1 trial Deepanjana Sarkar2 Jun 2019 7:20 PM ISTWithaferin-A extracted from Ashwagandha in patients with advanced stage, high-grade osteosarcoma shows anticancer activity and good safety profile,...
Vitamin D supplementation beneficial for dry eye disease patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Jun 2019 7:15 PM ISTVitamin D supplements increase efficacy of lubricant eye preparations and help patients suffering from dry eye disease.The effect of topical...
Both oral and topical treatments effective for fungal infection of nail Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Jun 2019 7:10 PM ISTA recent review published in the British Journal of Dermatology finds both topical and oral treatments to be safe and effective for toenail...
