MRI guided biopsy improves detection rate in prostate cancer Vinay Singh singh14 May 2018 7:05 PM ISTMRI-guided biopsy (MRGB) is an emerging technology with the promise of improving cancer detection rates in prostate cancer, increasing the accuracy of...
First Treatment for Pediatric MS okayed by FDA Vinay Singh singh14 May 2018 7:00 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Gilenya (fingolimod) to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) in children and adolescents age 10...
Fear of guilt - precipitating factor for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Anjali Nimesh Nimesh14 May 2018 7:00 PM ISTAdvances in our understanding of the development and persistence of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) have the potential to improve treatment...
Ultrasound helmet for ultrasound imaging of the brain Medha Baranwal Baranwal13 May 2018 7:30 PM ISTBrett Byram, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, is in process of developing a helmet that will allow for...
Topical olopatadine more effective than ketotifen in allergic conjunctivitis Vinay Singh singh13 May 2018 7:30 PM ISTOlopatadine provides quicker relief of symptoms, with improved Quality Of Life and fewer side effects in Allergic conjunctivitis than ketotifen,...
Ginger - New proven option to treat vomiting in children with Gastroenteritis Vinay Singh singh13 May 2018 7:25 PM ISTGinger, the hot fragrant spice, found to be effective to treat vomiting in children with acute gastroenteritis, suggests a recent study. The findings...
Five classes of antibiotics That increase risk of kidney stones Vinay Singh singh13 May 2018 7:25 PM ISTChildren and adults exposed to oral antibiotics have a higher risk of developing kidney stones, says a recent study. Patients who received sulfa drugs...
Rivaroxaban -New treatment for DVT in cancer patients Vinay Singh singh13 May 2018 7:20 PM ISTCurrent international guidelines recommend cancer patients are injected with an anticoagulant (a low molecular weight heparin) to treat and prevent...
Psychological interventions relieve chronic pain in older adults : JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal13 May 2018 7:05 PM ISTPsychological interventions may provide small benefits for the treatment of non-cancer chronic pain in older patients and are more effective when...
Osteoporosis drug , Alendronate reduces risk of MI, Stroke Medha Baranwal Baranwal12 May 2018 7:30 PM ISTAlendronate, a drug used for the treatment of osteoporosis and other bone disorders, was linked to reduced risk of stroke, heart attack, and...
BNP blood tests have uncertain benefits to monitor HF Rx Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli12 May 2018 7:25 PM ISTUncertain benefits of BNP blood tests to monitor heart failure treatmentIn specialist clinics, using B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) blood levels to...
CTP more accurate for diagnosing brain death compared to CTA Medha Baranwal Baranwal12 May 2018 7:20 PM ISTAccording to a prospective cohort study published in the journal Medical Science Monitor, whole-brain computed tomographic perfusion (CTP) seems to be...
