Donepezil improves dementia symptoms due to Alzheimer's disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal1 July 2018 7:10 PM ISTPeople with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease treated for periods of 12 or 24 weeks with donepezil experience small benefits in activities of daily...
Vertigo May Worsen Odds of Recovery in Sudden Hearing Loss Vinay Singh singh1 July 2018 7:05 PM ISTVertigo is significantly associated with a worse hearing loss recovery, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head &...
Qbrexza -First drug for treating Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis Vinay Singh singh30 Jun 2018 7:28 PM ISTThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) cloth for the topical treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis, a common...
Beware-Endoscopes are a common source of Infection Vinay Singh singh30 Jun 2018 7:25 PM ISTRates of infection following colonoscopy and endoscopy are far higher than previously believed, says a study recently published in the journal Gut....
Alirocumab-Statin Combo cuts risk of CV events in diabetics: ODYSSEY Trial Meghna Singhania30 Jun 2018 7:20 PM ISTAn analysis of ODYSSEY OUTCOMES trial indicates that Alirocumab, Statin Combo is more effective at reducing the risk of a cardiac event in diabetics...
Fireworks are fun for eyes but danger for ears, say experts Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 Jun 2018 7:10 PM ISTFireworks displays might be a treat for your eyes but the loud booms that accompany them are not good for your ears and can result in hearing loss,...
Eye - Window for diagnosis of Dementia Vinay Singh singh30 Jun 2018 7:05 PM ISTA thinner retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) is associated with a worse cognitive function in individuals without a neurodegenerative disease as well as...
Once weekly carfilzomib, promising for refractory myeloma patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 Jun 2018 7:05 PM ISTOnce weekly carfilzomib appears safe and more effective with a convenient dosing regimen versus the twice-weekly schedule for the treatment of...
Breakthrough: Poliovirus effective in treating brain cancer, says New Trial in NEJM Vinay Singh singh30 Jun 2018 4:51 PM ISTA genetically modified poliovirus therapy shows significant improvement in long-term survival for patients with recurrent glioblastoma (brain cancer),...
Pirfenidone, Rapamycin combo offers better treatment option in Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Vinay Singh singh29 Jun 2018 7:28 PM ISTThe combination of pirfenidone and rapamycin was found to widen the inhibition range of fibrogenic markers and prevent fibroblast migration in...
Mirtazapine could be a promising treatment for Primary Biliary Cholangitis Vinay Singh singh29 Jun 2018 7:25 PM ISTAntidepressant mirtazapine was found to be associated with decreased mortality, decompensated cirrhosis and liver transplantation in primary Biliary...
Controlling fever in children with URTIs : IV propacetamol vs oral dexibuprofen Vinay Singh singh29 Jun 2018 7:20 PM ISTFever is one of the most common presentations of URTI in pediatric age group, controlling which is a priority for attending doctor to obviate...
