FDA approves Lupus treatment for children Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli28 April 2019 7:15 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the first time approved belimumab intravenous (IV) infusion for treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus...
2-week antibiotic therapy non inferior to 4-week therapy in Septic arthritis Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 April 2019 7:10 PM ISTTotal postsurgical antibiotic therapy can be limited to 2 weeks instead of the longer 4 weeks therapy in patients with septic arthritis, suggests a...
Novel Vaccine for Colorectal Cancer Shows Positive Phase I Results Hina Zahid28 April 2019 7:05 PM ISTPHILADELPHIA -- A new colorectal cancer vaccine showed positive results in phase 1 clinical trial to demonstrate that the approach is safe. The...
FDA approves new PCSK9 inhibitor to lower LDL Cholesterol and CVD risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli27 April 2019 12:01 PM ISTFDA has approved new PCSK9 inhibitor, alirocumab for lowering LDL Cholesterol and CVD risk.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved...
Paracetamol may impact prosocial behavior by reducing empathetic feelings Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 April 2019 7:28 PM ISTUSA: Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, commonly used for the treatment of pain and fever also reduces feelings of positive empathy in users,...
FDA approves first ever combination lotion for Plaque Psoriasis Deepanjana Sarkar26 April 2019 7:25 PM ISTThe U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a topical lotion for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults, the most common form of...
Stroke survivors have four times increased risk of Osteoporosis: AHA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 April 2019 7:20 PM ISTThe risk of osteoporosis is up to four times greater in Stroke survivors than in healthy people, according to new research by the American Heart...
Long term use of antibiotics linked to heart attack in elderly women: ESC Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 April 2019 7:15 PM ISTLong term use of antibiotics is linked to heart attack in elderly women, finds a study endorsed by European Society of Cardiology. According to a new...
Blood Thinners in Heart Failure significantly reduce Heart attack Risk: Clinical trial Hina Zahid26 April 2019 7:10 PM ISTUse of Blood Thinners in patients of heart failure, coronary artery disease or AF may reduce risk of heart attack, finds a clinical trial.Blood...
Exercise lowers blood sugar and may help prevent diabetes Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 April 2019 7:05 PM ISTExercise and enhanced physical activity may lower blood sugar and help prevent diabetes.Higher is the exercise level and physical activity lower will...
Infection linked with risk of developing Sjögren Syndrome, finds a study Deepanjana Sarkar25 April 2019 7:28 PM ISTInfection linked with risk of developing Sjögren Syndrome finds a studyA new study has revealed that exposure to infection may increase the risk of...
Screen only pregnant women routinely for asymptomatic bacteriuria: USPSTF Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 April 2019 7:25 PM ISTThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) but not nonpregnant women or...
