Simple blood test could vastly improve detection rates of severe liver disease supriya kashyap kashyap8 Oct 2016 3:19 PM ISTA new non-invasive method of predicting the risk of developing a severe form of liver disease could ensure patients receive early and potentially...
Infliximab Azathioprine combo better in select cases of Crohn's Disease Vinay Singh singh17 Oct 2018 7:05 PM ISTAccording to a new study, the combination therapy of infliximab and azathioprine cohort achieved corticosteroid-free remission at 26 weeks (CFR26) at...
Biologic therapy increases infection risk in elderly patients of rheumatoid arthritis Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Feb 2019 7:15 PM ISTBiologic therapy increases risk of infection in elderly patients of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study.The study on the safety of biologic...
Add bismuth salts to triple therapy for eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection Medha Baranwal Baranwal14 April 2019 7:25 PM ISTDELHI: Combination of bismuth salts and triple therapy of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), amoxicillin and clarithromycin helped in the eradication of...
Type 2 diabetes increases risk of fatty liver disease, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli13 May 2019 8:20 PM ISTIncreased blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and considered a major...
Role of Daily aspirin in arresting fibrosis in fatty liver disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal11 Nov 2019 8:10 PM ISTUSA: Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to relieve minor pains and to reduce fever. It is also and can be used as a blood thinner. New...
New 'Virtual biopsy' may immediately diagnose precancerous pancreatic cysts Hina Zahid9 Dec 2019 7:20 PM ISTMore than 45,000 Americans die of pancreatic cancer each year, making it the third-leading cause of cancer deaths. Patients usually don't have...
Consumption of water instead of coffee, tea, or soda reduces GER symptoms: Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal10 Dec 2019 7:20 PM ISTBoston: Supporting the common commotion that drinking coffee, tea, and/or soda may lead to gastroesophageal reflux (GER) symptoms, such as heartburn...
Colonoscopy within 24 hours of acute LGIB does not offer any benefit Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli5 Jan 2020 7:05 PM ISTCurrent U.S. gastroenterology society guidelines recommend colonoscopy evaluation within 24 hours of presentation or admission in patients with...
Daily consumption of fish at recommended level lowers risk of colorectal cancer Medha Baranwal Baranwal7 July 2019 7:30 PM ISTNew Delhi: Regular fish consumption at recommended level lowers the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), probably through exposing the person to...
