Preoperative liraglutide controls blood sugar, reduces insulin need during cardiac surgery Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Dec 2019 7:20 PM ISTPreoperative liraglutide reduces insulin requirement and controls blood sugar levels during cardiac surgery. Netherlands: Most patients (with or...
Mobile phone use linked to increased head and neck injuries, finds JAMA study Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Dec 2019 7:15 PM ISTCell phone-related injuries to the head and neck have steeply increased over the two decades. USA: With the increasing use of cell phones, injuries...
Asthma exacerbations in pregnancy up complication risk in mother and child Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli6 Dec 2019 7:10 PM ISTPregnant women with asthma at times almost stop taking their asthma medicines during pregnancy out of concern that these medications may harm the...
FDA grants Psilocybin breakthrough therapy designation for major depression again Hina Zahid6 Dec 2019 7:05 PM IST The U.S. Food and Drug Administration designated psilocybin, a compound found in hallucinogenic mushrooms, as a "breakthrough therapy" for the...
High dose aspirin effective and safe treatment option for acute migraine: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli5 Dec 2019 7:30 PM ISTMigraine headache is the third most common disease in the world more prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma combined. It is among the most...
Not just blood sugar control, Metformin may extend healthy aging: Study Hina Zahid5 Dec 2019 7:28 PM ISTMetformin is the front-line treatment for type 2 diabetes worldwide. It acts via effects on glucose and lipid metabolism in metabolic tissues, leading...
Vasodilator may improve blood vessel dysfunction in women who had preeclampsia Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Dec 2019 7:20 PM ISTUSA: Increasing the bioavailability of vasodilator Angiotensin (1-7) may reduce blood vessel dysfunction in postpartum women who have had...
Probiotics have role in management of infant colic, suggest trial results Hina Zahid5 Dec 2019 7:15 PM ISTInfant colic is a very common gastrointestinal disorder affecting up to 25% of infants in the first 3 months of life, and although it is a benign...
Computer-aided system accurately detects neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Dec 2019 7:10 PM ISTNetherlands: A deep-learning computer-aided system (CAD) is suitable for primary detection of neoplasia in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE), a...
Gabapentin may help restore limb function after spinal cord injury Medical Dialogues Bureau5 Dec 2019 7:05 PM ISTInjuries to the adult spinal cord disrupt communication between the brain and the spinal cord, causing neurological deficits and long-term...
Cancer drug Neratinib holds potential for diabetes treatment, finds study Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Dec 2019 7:30 PM ISTGermany: Neratinib -- a drug used for the treatment of breast cancer -- holds potential for the treatment of diabetes (both type 1 and type 2...
One minute simple intervention helps smokers quit smoking: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli4 Dec 2019 7:28 PM ISTTobacco use can lead to nicotine dependence and risk of developing smoking-related diseases.The health risk can be reduced by stopping the smoking...
