Antibiotics for dental procedures linked to superbug infection, study shows Anjali Nimesh Nimesh8 Oct 2017 9:40 AM ISTAntibiotics prescribed by dentists may contribute to the growing problem of Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a serious and potentially deadly...
Nerve stimulator Implant - New treatment option for central sleep apnea Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli7 Oct 2017 10:30 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new treatment option for patients who have been diagnosed with moderate to severe central sleep...
Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy Shows Good Long-Term Results for Treating Barrett's Esophagus Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 10:20 AM ISTThe October issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy features several new studies evaluating various treatments for Barrett's esophagus (BE). Two of...
IIT Roorkee scientists identify drug to fight Chikungunya Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 10:15 AM ISTScientists at IIT-Roorkee have found that a commonly used deworming drug has anti-viral properties and could lead to new therapies against Chikungunya...
Risk Model developed which can Predict 30-Day Readmission in PCI Patients Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 10:10 AM ISTData from the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry was the source of a study on predicting 30-day readmission rates...
Recurrent UTI ? drink more water Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 10:00 AM ISTDrinking an additional three pints of water a day may keep the urinary tract infection (UTI) away at least for women who are prone suggests a study...
Avoid Energy drinks as adverse effects range from headache to cardiac abnormalities Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 9:45 AM ISTBecause many countries allow the sale of energy drinks to young people, identifying ways to minimize potential harm from energy drinks is critical. A...
Post traumatic stress disorder linked with increased lupus risk Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 9:40 AM ISTIn a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in civilian women were strongly...
Largest study confirms - 79% of schizophrenia risk due to genetic factors Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Oct 2017 9:30 AM ISTIn the largest study of twins in schizophrenia research to date, researchers at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, estimate that as much as 79% of...
Most new cancer drugs do not extend or improve life : BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli6 Oct 2017 10:30 AM ISTStudy prompts calls to “raise the evidence bar” for approval of new cancer drugs.The majority of cancer drugs approved in Europe between 2009 and 2013...
FDA Alert for Blindness Risk From Compounded Vancomycin Eye Injections Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli6 Oct 2017 10:20 AM ISTMany ophthalmologists use intraocular vancomycin during cataract surgery with the intent of preventing postoperative endophthalmitis. FDA is unaware...
Febuxostat good to prevents gout flares Anjali Nimesh Nimesh6 Oct 2017 10:15 AM ISTAs reported in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology, the drug febuxostat reduced gout flares in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 314...
