Depression strongly linked to higher risk of early death : CMAJ Anjali Nimesh Nimesh25 Oct 2017 7:05 PM ISTDespite increased awareness about mental illness, depression remains strongly linked to a higher risk of early death -- and this risk has increased...
When is a headache a sign of a deadly brain bleed? Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Nov 2017 7:30 PM ISTA new tool to identify potentially fatal aneurysms in patients with headaches who seem otherwise well will help emergency departments to identify...
New easy-to-use tool can predict Alzheimer's risk, similar to pediatric growth curves Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Dec 2017 7:10 PM ISTA simple new tool that tracks cognitive performance in adults aims to help physicians identify people who may be on the path to Alzheimer disease or...
Two OTC remedies probiotics or xylitol offer no help for sore throat Anjali Nimesh Nimesh18 Dec 2017 7:00 PM ISTThe use of probiotics and xylitol chewing gum to alleviate sore throat symptoms -- as an alternative to antibiotics -- appears to have no effect,...
People with schizophrenia have threefold risk of dying supriya kashyap kashyap25 Dec 2017 7:18 PM ISTPeople with schizophrenia are three times more likely to die, and die younger, than the general population, indicating a need for solutions to narrow...
Repeated influenza vaccination helps prevent severe flu in older adults Anjali Nimesh Nimesh9 Jan 2018 7:00 PM ISTRepeated vaccination for influenza in older adults reduced the severity of the virus and reduced hospital admissions, found new research published in...
Teens who were severely bullied as children at higher risk of suicidal thoughts, mental health issue Anjali Nimesh Nimesh16 Jan 2018 7:00 PM ISTTeens who were severely bullied as children by peers are at higher risk of mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts and behaviours, according...
Number of abortions in mother linked to number of abortions in teenage daughters Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli30 Jan 2018 7:23 PM ISTIn a population-based cohort study it has been found out that the greater number of abortions in the mother, the greater is the number of abortions in...
Recommendations for in-flight medical emergencies for physicians Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 Feb 2018 7:16 PM ISTIn an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) practical tips for physicians on airplanes in a medical emergency have been...
Buprenorphine-naloxone preferred first-line treatment for opioid use disorder -Canadian guidelines Anjali Nimesh Nimesh6 March 2018 7:20 PM ISTA new Canadian guideline for managing opioid use disorders has been released.This has been created for a wide range of healthcare providers to address...
Dengue fever associated with increased risk of stroke Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 March 2018 7:30 PM ISTDengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that infects at least 100 million people every year around the world, with about 4 billion people at risk...
Varenicline helps MI patients quit smoking in long run : EVITA Anjali Nimesh Nimesh26 March 2018 7:05 PM ISTPatients who smoke after an acute coronary syndrome, including a myocardial infarction or unstable angina are at increased risk of another attack and...
