New 2019 guidelines for patients with atrial fibrillation Hina Zahid24 Feb 2019 7:10 PM ISTMINNEAPOLIS, MN - Nearly 3 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is described as quivering or irregular heartbeat...
Backed by Dermatologists, FDA proposes new rules for Sunscreen Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli24 Feb 2019 7:10 PM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advanced a proposed rule that would update regulatory requirements for most sunscreen products in the...
New durable shoulder implant decreases surgical complications Deepanjana Sarkar24 Feb 2019 7:05 PM ISTA novel inset shoulder implant has demonstrated increased durability by minimizing surgical complications and increasing its mechanical fixation. The...
Diabetes medicines control blood sugar and improve associated back pain Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli24 Feb 2019 9:10 AM ISTIn a review, University of Sydney researchers have found that diabetes medication could decrease chances and intensity of pain, possibly via its...
Junk food linked to poor mental health irrespective of age Hina Zahid23 Feb 2019 9:00 AM ISTJunk food linked to poor mental health regardless of personal characteristics such as gender age, education, age, marital status and income level....
Vitamin D supplementation less effective in Obese individuals, confirms study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli22 Feb 2019 7:28 PM ISTA new study confirms that vitamin D supplementation is less effective in the presence of obesity, and it uncovers a biological mechanism to explain...
FDA warns- Febuxostat increases mortality risk, use it sparingly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli22 Feb 2019 7:25 PM ISTThe US Food and drug administration after conclusion of a months-long investigation into mortality risk with Febuxostat (Uloric) issued a mandating...
Nitisinone protects against UV light and promotes normal vision in albinism Hina Zahid22 Feb 2019 7:20 PM ISTDrug nitisinone protects against UV light and promotes a normal vision by increasing melanin production in some people with oculocutaneous...
Fluoroquinolones associated with risk of Achilles tendon rupture, finds new study Deepanjana Sarkar22 Feb 2019 7:15 PM ISTAdministration os fluoroquinolones are associated with an increased risk of Achilles tendon rupture but to a lesser extent in bicep tendon rupture....
Sustained smoking cessation reduces risk of rheumatoid arthritis Deepanjana Sarkar22 Feb 2019 7:10 PM ISTQuitting cigarette and sustaining the decision may reduce the risk of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis, pointed out a study published in the journal...
Acupuncture may ease disturbing symptoms of menopause Hina Zahid22 Feb 2019 7:05 PM ISTAcupuncture may ease disturbing symptoms of menopause,finds a new study.A brief course of acupuncture may reduce troublesome menopausal symptoms like...
New Trial endorses induction of labour at 41 weeks after the due date: BMJ Hina Zahid21 Feb 2019 7:28 PM ISTThe 2008 NICE guideline on inducing labour (updated in 2013) recommends that women with uncomplicated pregnancies should usually be offered labour...
