CT Scans May Offer a Non-invasive Alternative to Diagnose Immunotherapy-induced Colitis: AACR 2017 supriya kashyap kashyap9 April 2017 11:44 AM ISTPhiladelphia : Computed Tomography (CT) scans are a reliable tool to establish a diagnosis of immune-related colitis, a potentially life-threatening...
Study analyses difficulty in inserting left double-lumen endobronchial tubes in small-statured women Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Jun 2017 1:02 PM ISTLeft double-lumen endobronchial tube (DLT) sizes are selected using tracheal diameters and left mainstem bronchial diameters (LMBDs) determined from...
COPD: Changes in the lungs, changes in the microbiome Anjali Nimesh Nimesh16 July 2017 9:43 AM ISTCoughing, breathing difficulties, and strong mucous production in the lungs are typical symptoms of COPD. The disease is often triggered by smoking,...
New cost-effective imaging to assess risk of Obstrucive Sleep Apnea Anjali Nimesh Nimesh14 Sept 2017 9:20 AM ISTObstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) affects approximately 34% of men and 17% of women within the adult population. Although sex, aging, and obesity...
Schizophrenia disrupts communication system of brain : Study Anjali Nimesh Nimesh5 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTSome 40 years since CT scans first revealed abnormalities in the brains of schizophrenia patients, international scientists say the disorder is a...
Are patients sufficiently shielded against stray radiation during CT scans? Anjali Nimesh Nimesh25 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTRadiation exposure during diagnostic imaging such as computed tomography (CT) contributes to a small, but potentially preventable percentage of...
Guidelines for Management of Pulmonary Nodules Found Incidentally on CT Scan Anjali Nimesh Nimesh4 Dec 2017 7:00 PM ISTAt times treating doctors come across CT scan reports in which “according to the Fleischner Society guidelines…” appears during the discussion of an...
Study suggests earache might be a sign of rare cancer Anjali Nimesh Nimesh25 Dec 2017 7:25 PM ISTCancer of the ear is quite rare and most often develops in the outer skin. The condition can affect any of the three parts of the ear; the inner,...
Two surgical approaches equally effective in hydrocephalus caused by infections Anjali Nimesh Nimesh28 Dec 2017 7:20 PM ISTImplanting a shunt or endoscopically reducing intracranial pressure and reducing fluid production are equally effective in treating infants with...
A Lines and B lines: Beyond radiographs- Applications in lung ultrasound Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 April 2018 7:01 PM ISTThe concept of lung ultrasound is simple and used in ‘point of care ultrasound’ in ICU settings. Although it is common to use it in the diagnosis of...
Delhi scientist develops software for 3D, interactive viewing of CT/MRI scans Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli16 April 2018 8:00 PM IST Virtual reality is the term used to describe a three-dimensional, computer-generated environment which can be explored and interacted with by a...
A simple blood test to rule out lung cancer accurately Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 April 2018 8:25 PM ISTMore than 1.6 million lung nodules are detected in patients in the US every year out of which 75 to 85 percent turn out to be benign but they can...
