LDL-C Dr. Prem Aggarwal20 Nov 2019 7:30 PM ISTFollowing an atherosclerotic ischemic stroke, reducing LDL-C to <70 mg/dl compared to 100±10 mg/dl resulted in a lower risk for more CV events,...
Statin use not linked to cognitive decline, reassures JACC study Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 Nov 2019 7:28 PM ISTAustralia: There has been an increasing consumer concern that statin use may lead to impaired memory and cognitive decline. Putting to rest all such...
Abortion does not cause or increase women’s risk of suicide attempts: Lancet Hina Zahid20 Nov 2019 7:25 PM ISTIt is a common belief that abortion causes or increases women’s risk of suicide attempts. According to the results of a 17-year-long observational...
Moderate exercise improves muscle function and physical ability in sickle cell disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 Nov 2019 7:20 PM ISTExercise offers benefits for a wide range of health conditions in a variety of medical conditions ranging from cardio diabetes to cancer. But it has...
Chewing sugar-free gum could help reduce tooth decay, a new review finds Hina Zahid20 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTA systematic review by King's College London has found some evidence that chewing sugar-free gum could help to reduce the further development of...
Intermittent fasting prolongs life in cardiac catheterization patients Dr. Prem Aggarwal20 Nov 2019 7:10 PM ISTIntermittent fasting the practice of routinely not eating and drinking for short periods of time has shown again to lead to potentially better health...
Low-dose prednisolone substantially improves pain and function in hand OA Hina Zahid20 Nov 2019 7:05 PM ISTATLANTA --Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease commonly referred to as "wear and tear" of the joints. It most often affects middle-age to elderly...
Eating healthy diet may reduce risk of acquired hearing loss Hina Zahid19 Nov 2019 7:30 PM ISTBoston, MA - Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have found that Healthful diet tied to lower risk of hearing loss.The findings of the study...
Use of contrast media in ICU patients does not increase acute kidney injury risk Dr. Kartikeya19 Nov 2019 7:28 PM ISTFlorida: The use of intravenous (IV) contrast is not associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients, a recent study published in...
Oral antibiotics after initial IV therapy good enough in perforated appendicitis in kids Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Nov 2019 7:25 PM ISTChina: Sequential therapy consisting of a course of certain intravenous (IV) antibiotics followed by the use of oral antibiotics postoperatively is...
Women with diabetes five times more prone to heart failure than normal women Hina Zahid19 Nov 2019 7:20 PM ISTSophia Antipolis: Patients with diabetes remain at significantly higher cardiovascular risk and out of the women are most affected by the vascular...
Omega-3 may reduce heart failure related hospitalizations: Circulation study Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Fish oils are well known for their omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin A and D rich content which has numerous health benefits. Now, a recent study...
