First time mothers with an epidural who lie down in labor are more likely to have a normal birth Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 Oct 2017 7:00 PM ISTAdopting a lying down position rather than being upright in the later stages of labour for women with a low dose epidural leads to a higher chance of...
Apixaban rated most efficient at treating atrial fibrillation in a Meta Analysis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli2 Dec 2017 7:22 PM ISTIn a meta-analysis comparing the drugs with each other and with warfarin, among direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) Apixaban was rated most...
'Man flu' may be real Anjali Nimesh Nimesh12 Dec 2017 7:10 PM ISTThe much-debated phenomenon of "man flu" may have some basis in fact, suggests an article published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.A Canadian...
Multivitamins in pregnancy linked to lower autism risk in children : BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli1 Jan 2018 7:25 PM ISTEvidence not yet sufficient to change practice but findings warrant further investigation, say researchers.Taking multivitamins during early pregnancy...
New polygenic hazard score predicts when men develop prostate cancer Anjali Nimesh Nimesh15 Jan 2018 7:10 PM ISTAn international team, led by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has developed and validated a genetic tool for...
Should all patients be asked about their sexual orientation? Ruby khatun khatun18 Jan 2018 7:20 PM ISTIn late 2017, NHS England released guidelines recommending that health professionals ask all patients about their sexual orientation in order to...
Opioid misuse after surgery: Duration more important than Dose, says BMJ Study Ruby khatun khatun21 Jan 2018 8:20 PM ISTPrescribing higher opioid doses for shorter durations may be a more effective way to treat pain after surgery, while minimising the risk of...
Anticoagulants increase stroke risk in people over 65 with kidney disease Anjali Nimesh Nimesh15 Feb 2018 7:20 PM ISTMany patients who have been prescribed anticoagulants for Atrial Fibrillation also have chronic kidney disease.The researchers of UCL, St George's,...
Higher Vitamin D levels lower risk of cancer : BMJ Anjali Nimesh Nimesh12 March 2018 7:30 PM ISTVitamin D helps to maintain calcium levels in the body to keep bones, teeth, and muscles healthy. While the benefits of vitamin D on bone diseases...
Use of (DPP-4) inhibitors linked to increased risk of IBD : BMJ Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 March 2018 7:31 PM ISTDipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are a relatively new type of diabetes drug that lower high blood sugar levels. They are usually prescribed...
Low BP & normal ageing lead to reduced IOP in Asians Vinay Singh singh3 May 2018 7:05 PM ISTNormal ageing and reduced systemic BP are associated with reduced intraocular pressure (IOP) in Malay and Indian adults, according to a new study...
No clinical benefit of Bath additives in child eczema : BMJ Vinay Singh singh8 May 2018 7:00 PM ISTNo evidence of clinical benefit from including emollient bath additives in the standard management of eczema in children finds a recent...
