ASTRO releases updated radiation oncology safety guide Hina Zahid18 March 2019 7:05 PM ISTARLINGTON, Va. — In conjunction with Patient Safety Awareness Week, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) published an update today to...
High-dose vitamin D supplements during pregnancy don't protect kids from asthma: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 March 2019 7:28 PM ISTCopenhagen, Denmark: High-dose vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy does not reduce the child’s risk of developing asthma by age 6, according to...
For HIV patients, one month anti TB course prevents tuberculosis Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 March 2019 7:25 PM ISTNew Delhi:For HIV patients, one month course effectively prevents tuberculosis. Shortcourse (1 month of daily treatment) of rifapentine plus isoniazid...
Limit cholesterol intake from eggs to prevent CVD and death: JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 March 2019 7:20 PM ISTUSA: If you find eggs to be a healthy option for breakfast, think again. A new study published in the journal JAMA has found that higher consumption...
FDA grants breakthrough device status to software for effective fluid management during hemodialysis Deepanjana Sarkar17 March 2019 7:15 PM ISTFDA grants breakthrough device status to software for effective fluid management during hemodialysis.Computer-assisted ultrafiltration (UF) control...
Noninvasive ultrasound stimulation of spleen promises future treatments for inflammatory arthritis Hina Zahid17 March 2019 7:10 PM ISTInflammatory arthritis is common autoimmune disease, where body's immune system attacks healthy tissue in addition to germs, viruses and other foreign...
Gum infection ups the risk for dementia Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 March 2019 7:05 PM ISTSouth Korea: Periodontitis, a serious gum infection, may be associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, claims a recent study published in...
New study supports role of vitamin D in human reproduction Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 March 2019 7:28 PM ISTThere is an increasing body of evidence demonstrating an important role of vitamin D in human reproduction. Now, the latest study published in the...
FDA approves smallest and slimmest CRM devices for cardiac arrhythmia Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 March 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: The U.S. FDA has approved BIOTRONIK's Acticor and Rivacor, a pair of high-voltage cardiac rhythm management (CRM) devices for treatment of...
91% of children in India battle against malnutrition- NITI Aayog Deepanjana Sarkar15 March 2019 7:20 PM IST91% of children in India under the age group of 6 to 24 months do not receive proper nutrition. A shocking revelation to this effect was made by NITI...
New efficient device helps minimize scarring in cosmetic surgery Hina Zahid15 March 2019 7:15 PM ISTNew efficient device helps minimize scarring in cosmetic surgery.Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed a...
Obesity Paradox-Extra weight linked to better survival from Stroke Hina Zahid15 March 2019 7:10 PM ISTExtra weight is linked to better survival from Stroke, finds a study. Medical experts call such an occurrence the obesity paradox. It may seem...
