Oxytocin by I/V route more effective in prevention of postpartum hemorrhage Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTThe administration of intravenous oxytocin for the third labor stage results in less frequent blood transfusion, severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH),...
Prenatal antidepressant use linked to pulmonary hypertension in newborn Vinay Singh singh9 Sept 2018 7:15 PM ISTExposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) during pregnancy is associated...
Postoperative nausea and vomiting low in fast track cardiac anaesthesia Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Sept 2018 7:10 PM ISTThe incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is relatively low after fast-track cardiac anaesthesia (FTCA) in the first 24-48 hours in...
Aloe vera a natural denture cleanser with minimal side effects Vinay Singh singh9 Sept 2018 7:05 PM ISTThe natural herbal product Aloe vera can be used as a denture cleansing agent having similar properties as chemical denture cleansers but with minimal...
Useful Tips for identification and prevention of stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTIt is extremely important to identify and spot a stroke so that immediate medical attention may be sought.Stroke is a major cause of permanent...
Prazosin may be new drug for treatment of alcohol use disorder Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2018 7:25 PM ISTThe drug used for the treatment of high blood pressure, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety -- Prazosin, an alpha-adrenergic blocker --...
FDA approves new dosage of buprenorphine and naloxone for opioid dependence Hina Zahid8 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cassipa (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film (applied under the tongue) for the...
Patients developing AF after TAVR at highest risk of heart attack Hina Zahid8 Sept 2018 7:15 PM ISTPatients developing AFib after TAVR are at higher risk of death, stroke and heart attack compared to patients who already had AFib prior to the...
Ranolazine doesn't prevent ventricular arrhythmias in patients with ICDs-JACC Vinay Singh singh8 Sept 2018 7:10 PM ISTThe drug ranolazine, commonly used to treat chest pain was found safe but didn't significantly decrease the likelihood of the first occurrence of...
Taurolidine use during surgery improves colon cancer outcomes : Surguvant trial Vinay Singh singh8 Sept 2018 7:05 PM ISTAn anti-inflammatory agent with anti-cancer properties known as Taurolidine used at the time of surgery in colon cancer patients was found effective...
Retinal Abnormalities May Indicate Preclinical Alzheimer's Vinay Singh singh7 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTRetinal microvascular abnormalities are identified in cognitively healthy individuals with preclinical Alzheimer's disease (AD) using optical...
Ketamine safe for induction of GA with elevated intracranial pressure Vinay Singh singh7 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTKetamine should be used without concern for worsening outcomes in patient with elevated intracranial pressure requiring intubation and induction of...
