Chronic cell death promotes liver cancer supriya kashyap kashyap30 Sept 2017 10:24 AM ISTLiver cancer occurs predominantly in patients whose liver has been damaged as a result of chronic disease. Until now it has remained in the dark how...
Eating regular variety of nuts associated with lower risk of heart disease Anjali Nimesh Nimesh14 Nov 2017 7:29 PM ISTPeople who regularly eat nuts, including peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts, have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease or coronary heart...
Age, CRP levels useful guides for tapering biologics in rheumatoid arthritis Anjali Nimesh Nimesh24 Nov 2017 7:18 PM ISTRheumatoid arthritis patients in remission may experience more successful tapering of their biologic drugs if they meet a certain set of factors,...
PAP therapy dramatically improves quality of life in patients of sleep apnea Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli27 Nov 2017 7:18 PM ISTA new study shows that positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy improves quality of life measures in people who have obstructive sleep apnea. Results...
Choice of device leads to better asthma control : Landmark asthma study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli3 Dec 2017 7:28 PM ISTA landmark real-world study of more than 18,000 patients has demonstrated superior asthma control with the AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* antistatic...
In Cystic fibrosis patients even good bacteria may be contributing to Disease Anjali Nimesh Nimesh4 Dec 2017 7:00 PM ISTA large multicenter study found that patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) – who tend to develop chronic lung infections – had more good and bad bacteria...
Monthly brain cycles predict seizures in patients with epilepsy Anjali Nimesh Nimesh10 Jan 2018 7:10 PM ISTUC San Francisco neurologists have discovered monthly cycles of brain activity linked to seizures in patients with epilepsy. The finding, published in...
Discontinuation or tapering of biological drugs leads to twice the relapse rate in RA Anjali Nimesh Nimesh12 Feb 2018 7:30 PM ISTStopping-biological-drugs-for-rheumatoid-arthritis-can-lead-to-twice-the-relapse-rateIt seems safer to reduce the dose of biological drugs, rather...
Consumption of more protein may not benefit Elderly : JAMA Anjali Nimesh Nimesh4 April 2018 8:00 PM ISTThe recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein, set by the Institute of Medicine, is the same: 0.8-g/kg/day regardless of Age and sex. Many...
WHO Guideline on Mass drug administration regimens to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli9 April 2018 7:00 PM ISTLymphatic filariasis is a vector-borne neglected tropical disease that causes damage to the lymphatic system and can lead to lymphoedema...
AASM stops use of medical marijuana in Sleep Apnea Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 April 2018 7:15 PM ISTMinnesota Department of Health had added obstructive sleep apnea as a new qualifying condition for the state's medical cannabis program in November...
Testosterone Deficiency linked to Chronic Diseases : Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal21 April 2018 7:05 PM ISTMen should be concerned about declining total testosterone, even if it has not reached a level to warrant a clinical diagnosis (<300 ng/dL [10.4...
