Fat cells may inactivate chemotherapeutic drug and affect treatment outcome Anjali Nimesh Nimesh10 Nov 2017 7:05 PM ISTAdipocytes, or fat cells, can absorb and metabolize the chemotherapeutic agent daunorubicin, reducing the effectiveness of the drug and potentially...
Exposure to chemical during pregnancy may cause food allergy in offspring Anjali Nimesh Nimesh10 Nov 2017 7:02 PM ISTA chemical called bisphenol A BPA used in plastic packaging and in the linings of food and beverage cans may be passed from a mother to her offspring...
Survival of the least-fit: Antiviral drug selectively targets the nastiest viruses Anjali Nimesh Nimesh10 Nov 2017 7:00 PM ISTAn antiviral drug that inhibits a virus' replication machinery selectively targets the most aggressive viruses, according to new research that looked...
Rapid Use of tranexamic acid could save thousands of lives Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Nov 2017 8:01 PM ISTMajor bleeds must be treated with tranexamic acid (TXA) as fast as possible since deaths occur quickly and the drug's life-saving benefits diminish...
Promising new drug for Hep B tested safe and effective Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Nov 2017 7:30 PM ISTResearch at the Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) on the campus of Texas Biomedical Research Institute helped advance a new treatment...
A simple dental X-ray may reveal Vitamin D deficiency Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Nov 2017 7:25 PM ISTHuman teeth hold vital information about Vitamin D deficiency, a serious but often hidden condition that can now be identified by a simple dental...
Two medicines not always better than one for seasonal allergic rhinitis : Guidelines Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Nov 2017 7:20 PM ISTIn a newly updated clinical practice guideline, published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, allergists offer practical advice on the best...
Double Crush is better than provisional in bifurcation Stenting: TCT 2017 Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Nov 2017 7:18 PM ISTA large-scale randomized trial examining the double kissing (DK) crush two-stent technique compared with provisional stenting (PS) in the treatment of...
Biologic therapy in RA during pregnancy does not increase opportunistic infection risks in infants Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Nov 2017 7:15 PM ISTUsing a biologic therapy to manage rheumatoid arthritis may not significantly increase an infant's risk for developing opportunistic infections like...
Don't step out, cut down outdoor activity: Doctors' advice Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTDoctors in the national capital have advised residents to avoid stepping out or indulging in outdoor activities during the early morning and evening...
New category of Immunotherapy safe & effective in cancer patients with HIV Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Nov 2017 7:05 PM IST A new category of immunotherapies called checkpoint inhibitors that has been highly effective against many different cancers appears safe to use in...
How SORLA protects against Alzheimer disease Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Nov 2017 7:00 PM ISTResearchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have identified a new protective function for a brain protein genetically...
