Milk and Dairy intake does not lower risk of total mortality: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli4 Dec 2019 7:25 PM ISTMilk and other dairy products are widely consumed worldwide as they are an important source of protein, vitamin D, and calcium. It is presumed that...
Risk of VTE increases after discontinuation of anticoagulant treatment: BMJ Deepanjana Sarkar4 Dec 2019 7:20 PM ISTRisk of symptomatic recurrent venous thromboembolism increases after discontinuation of anticoagulant treatment revealed a BMJ study. The study...
Key takeaways from ICMR draft guideline on 'Do Not Attempt Resuscitation' Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Dec 2019 7:17 PM ISTIndia: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has drafted a position paper on 'Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR)' with the help of a...
Medical wonder- Small molecule may destroy 90 percent of pancreatic cancer cells Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Dec 2019 7:15 PM ISTIsrael: In what can be considered as a medical wonder, the researchers at Tel Aviv University seems to have found treatment for pancreatic cancer --...
Study reveals novel link between the gut microbiome and pathology of RA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli4 Dec 2019 7:10 PM ISTOne of the most astounding discoveries of recent times is just how much influence gut bacteria have on our health and well-being. In addition to...
Dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction not uncommon in teenagers Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Dec 2019 7:05 PM ISTBirmingham, AL: Clinicians should monitor adolescents for meibomian gland (MG) dropout, dry eye and other ocular symptoms, suggests a recent study...
Eating fruits and vegetables may help prevent colorectal cancer Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Dec 2019 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Eating fruits and vegetables may protect you from colorectal cancer (CRC) or colon cancer, a recent study published in the journal Cancers has...
Repeat febrile seizures tied to higher risk of epilepsy and psychiatric disorders: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli3 Dec 2019 7:30 PM ISTFebrile seizures occur in 2% to 5% of children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. Many affected children experience recurrent febrile seizures....
Epilepsy drug may inhibit development of brain tumour in infants Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli3 Dec 2019 7:25 PM ISTMedulloblastoma (MB) is the most common malignant pediatric brain tumour and arises in the developing hindbrain. Radiation is a standard treatment in...
To keep sneeze and wheeze at bay-Five New Year's resolutions from ACAAI Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli3 Dec 2019 7:20 PM ISTAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has released its recommendations for the gift of health in the new year – or at least the offer of...
Olaparib first gene-targeted drug to slow growth in prostate cancer: TOPARP-B trial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli3 Dec 2019 7:15 PM ISTOlaparib is one of a class of drugs called PARP inhibitors which are licensed for women with ovarian and breast cancer who have mutations in the BRCA...
A cancer drug may reduce painful symptoms in Endometriosis, study suggests Hina Zahid3 Dec 2019 7:10 PM ISTEndometriosis is a painful chronic condition which affects 176 million women worldwide. It is caused by the growth of lesions made up of tissue...
