New computer-aided model may predict sepsis and reduce death risk Hina Zahid10 April 2019 7:12 PM ISTSepsis is a major cause of death in hospitals, and early detection is key to preventing deaths. Every hour of delay is linked to a seven per cent...
No breakfast and late dinner may precipitate another heart attack after first one: ESC Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 April 2019 8:28 PM ISTLate dinner and no breakfast is a fatal combination which increases the likelihood of another heart attack after the first one within a month of...
100% fruit juice a healthy beverage? No, high consumption can lead to death: JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 May 2019 8:30 PM ISTUSA: Do you think a glass of juice is a healthy beverage option? Think again. A recent study published in the esteemed journal JAMA Network Open has...
Low blood sugar during discharge increases death and hospital readmission Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 May 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: A nationwide, retrospective cohort study of 843,978 admissions of diabetic patients found that the diabetes patients having low blood sugar...
New tool identifies COPD patients at risk of complications, death Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Jun 2019 7:05 PM ISTOttawa, Canada: Ottawa chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Risk Scale (OCRS) performs better in identifying COPD patients at higher risk of...
Novel AI tool may assist radiologists for fast detection of brain aneurysms: JAMA Deepanjana Sarkar9 Jun 2019 8:20 PM ISTA novel artificial intelligence or AI tool, developed by researchers at Stanford University may assist radiologists for fast detection of brain...
Swapping red meat for plant-based foods may improve longevity suggests large study Hina Zahid13 Jun 2019 8:20 PM ISTSwapping red meat for healthier animal or plant-based foods may improve longevity, suggests a large US study.The study has found that increased red...
Reversion from prediabetes to normal blood sugar reduces death and CVD risk by half Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 July 2019 7:28 PM ISTOnly reversion from 2hPG-defined prediabetes to normal blood sugar was associated with a reduction in future risk of CVD and death.Reversion to normal...
Compared to traditional cannabis, Synthetic cannabinoids more likely to cause seizures, coma in kids Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli16 July 2019 7:25 PM ISTA new study has found that Teens using synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) were more likely to experience seizures and coma compared to those using...
Study identifies risk factors that may lower blood sugar in diabetes patients Hina Zahid29 July 2019 9:04 AM ISTResearchers have developed a model that may predict risk of low blood sugar in Diabetics.A new study identifies the risk factors that could help...
High 24-hour and night time BP readings best predictors of heart disease and death: JAMA Deepanjana Sarkar8 Aug 2019 8:28 PM ISTHigher 24-hour and night-time blood pressure (BP) readings were significantly associated with greater risks of death and a composite of cardiovascular...
Higher fasting blood sugar variability increases risk of diabetes, CVD and death Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2019 9:43 AM ISTThe higher variability of fasting blood sugar levels during young adulthood (18-30 years) before the onset of diabetes may increase the risk for...
