Ultrasound okay for neurodevelopmental surveillance of newborns exposed to Zika Medha Baranwal Baranwal10 Jan 2020 7:20 PM ISTUSA: Infants without congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) exposed to the Zika virus (ZIKV) in the womb are at a higher risk for abnormal neurodevelopmental...
FDA approves Mycamine for invasive Candidiasis in younger children Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli10 Jan 2020 7:15 PM ISTThe Food and Drug Administration has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Mycamine for the treatment of invasive Candidiasis in...
Physical therapy added to podiatric care for plantar heel pain has minimal benefits Medha Baranwal Baranwal10 Jan 2020 7:10 PM ISTUSA: Podiatric care plus physical therapy treatment (uPOD+PT) for plantar heel pain (PHP) patients yielded no improvement in foot and ankle ability...
Study identifies safer antidepressants for pregnant women Hina Zahid10 Jan 2020 7:05 PM ISTMontreal --About one in ten women in Québec will suffer from depression during pregnancy. But prescribing antidepressants for pregnant women is...
Statins may increase survival in colorectal cancer besides lowering LDL C Hina Zahid9 Jan 2020 7:30 PM ISTAbout 40 million adults in the U.S. take a statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Statin use is associated with...
Early correction of hyperkalemia in ED cuts mortality by half: Study Hina Zahid9 Jan 2020 7:25 PM ISTSTONY BROOK, NY -Hyperkalemia is defined as a potassium level greater than 5.5 mEq/L. It is common and can be difficult to diagnose clinically because...
Oral azithromycin effective treatment option for uncomplicated typhoid fever Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Jan 2020 7:20 PM ISTUK: Oral azithromycin at a dose of 500mg daily is an effective treatment for uncomplicated enteric fever (typhoid fever) in outpatient adults but...
Women on antiepileptic drugs can safely breastfeed children: JAMA Neurology Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Jan 2020 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Mothers taking antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can breastfeed their children safely without worrying about infants' exposure to these drugs, a recent...
Gut microbes may improve post stroke recovery by producing short-chain fatty acids Hina Zahid9 Jan 2020 7:10 PM ISTLEXINGTON, Ky--Recovery after stroke is a multicellular process encompassing neurons, resident immune cells and brain-invading cells.Short-chain fatty...
Antioxidant use in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy tied to recurrence risk Hina Zahid9 Jan 2020 7:05 PM ISTThe role of vitamins, mineral supplements and antioxidants has been a matter of debate with contrasting research findings. Some evidence suggests that...
Ultrasound detects DVT in astronaut while on NASA mission Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Jan 2020 7:30 PM ISTUSA: In a first, an International Space Station (ISS) astronaut was successfully treated of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) -- or blood clot in the jugular...
Is intensive BP treatment associated with increased diabetes risk? finds AHA study Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Jan 2020 7:28 PM ISTUSA: Intensive BP (blood pressure) treatment versus standard strategy was not associated with increased diabetes mellitus but was associated with more...
