PPIs use linked to impaired hearing, vision and memory Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Nov 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most widely used drugs to reduce the production of stomach acid. Although considered safe for...
Increased troponin levels increase death risk in young adults: BMJ Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTUK: Increased levels of troponin may raise mortality risk (regardless of age), even if the increase is only slightly above normal, a recent study...
Annual mammography bests biennial screening, detects cancers early: Study Hina Zahid28 Nov 2019 7:10 PM ISTCHICAGO -According to a new study to be presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Cancers found...
13-Valent pneumococcal vaccine no more recommended for elderly: CDC Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Nov 2019 7:05 PM IST13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) is no longer recommended for all people aged 65 years and above, according to the Centers for Disease...
Suvorexant --New safer insomnia treatment Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Nov 2019 7:30 PM ISTJapan: Suvorexant could be a targeted treatment for insomnia with fewer physical side effects than hypnotics -- commonly used treatment for insomnia,...
Thermal imaging a potential diagnosis tool to assess Rheumatoid Arthritis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli27 Nov 2019 7:28 PM ISTThe Diagnosis of rheumatoid (RA) arthritis often involves subjective assessment of patient hands, X-rays, blood tests, and ultrasound. Lately thermal...
New low calorie sugar tagatose developed with help of bacteria Hina Zahid27 Nov 2019 7:25 PM ISTDue to increasing concerns about excessive calories from added sugars in food, people especially diabetics seek a low-calorie alternative. Rare sugars...
Sex less satisfying in nearly 30% females during perimenopause: Study Hina Zahid27 Nov 2019 7:20 PM ISTCLEVELAND, Ohio --For some women, sex becomes less satisfying with age, with a pronounced decline during perimenopause. Sexual dysfunction increases...
MR-guided focused ultrasound relieves tremors in 95% Parkinson's patients Hina Zahid27 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTCHICAGO -A novel treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease or essential tremor substantially reduces tremors and improves quality of life,...
Can we combat diabetes with nutraceuticals? Hina Zahid27 Nov 2019 7:10 PM ISTThe World Health Organization estimates that 422 million people (or one in 11) have diabetes, costing $986 billion in global health expenditure each...
Hyderabad Doctors save ectopic pregnancy patient with rarest Bombay Blood Group Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli27 Nov 2019 9:01 AM ISTHyderabad Doctors successfully saved the life of a pregnant woman with ectopic pregnancy with ‘Bombay Blood Group’ (Hh blood group) It is the...
Sexual dysfunction common complication of Type 1 Diabetes, study says Hina Zahid26 Nov 2019 7:31 PM ISTIt is well known that Somatic and autonomic neuropathy are common complications of diabetes mellitus. According to a recent study Sexual dysfunction...
