High blood sugar in males and elderly negatively impacts cancer treatment Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Aug 2019 2:50 PM ISTChina: Males and older patients with uncontrolled high blood sugar or hyperglycemia are more likely to suffer following doxorubicin-induced...
Management of inflammatory bowel disease in adults: BSG Guidelines Hina Zahid20 Oct 2019 7:00 PM ISTBritish Society of Gastroenterology has released 2019 consensus guidelines on the management of inflammatory bowel disease in adults. The new...
Atopic dermatitis patients at higher risk of osteoporosis Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Jan 2020 7:28 PM ISTAbsolute risk is low, but it's real -- People with atopic dermatitis (AD) are at a significantly higher risk of osteoporosis and major osteoporotic...
FDA approves first targeted biologic mepolizumab for severe Pediatric Eosinophilic Asthma Deepanjana Sarkar13 Sept 2019 7:20 PM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nucala (mepolizumab), worlds first and only targeted biologic approved for use in 6-11 years...
WARNING!! Grapefruit Juice does not mix well with some drugs, says FDA Deepanjana Sarkar26 Jun 2019 8:28 PM ISTWhile grapefruit juice is healthy for the body as it is rich in vitamin C, it may interfere with the action of some drugs, stated the apex drug...
Topical PDE4 inhibitors effective for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis: JAMA Hina Zahid14 April 2019 7:10 PM ISTResearchers in China have found that Topical phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors are safe and effective for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic...
Oral Baricitinib provides promising results in atopic dermatitis Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 April 2019 7:12 PM ISTUSA: Oral Baricitinib, when used along with topical corticosteroids (TCSs), reduced inflammation and pruritus in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD),...
RCOG Guideline for use of Antenatal Corticosteroids Anjali Nimesh Nimesh10 Feb 2018 7:01 PM ISTRoyal College Of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists have released guideline for Antenatal Corticosteroids to Prevent Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality...
Single low-dose of corticosteroids could be beneficial for sore throat treatment Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 Nov 2017 8:30 PM ISTIn a systemic review and meta-analysis of the randomised trial conducted by Dr. Sadeghirad B and associates, it has been found that single low doses...
Only Systemic corticosteroids associated with increased fracture risk among children with asthma Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 Nov 2017 7:25 PM ISTIn a population-based nested case-control study published in JAMA Paediatrics, it has been found that Only Systemic corticosteroids are associated...
Low Dose Steroids useful in sore throat: Meta-analysis Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Sept 2017 12:30 PM ISTIn a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials Behnam Sadeghirad et al. have found that single low dose corticosteroids can provide...
No role of steroids in management of isolated acute urticaria, finds trial Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Jun 2017 1:51 PM ISTDespite standard use for the itching associated with urticaria (commonly known as hives), prednisone (a steroid) offered no additional relief to...
