New Hypertension Guidelines – Are we ready to implement them? -Dr Upendra Kaul Anjali Nimesh Nimesh11 March 2018 9:04 PM ISTRecent guidelines, from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC), now define high blood pressure as 130 mm Hg...
Individualized Treatment for Diabetes necessary in India- Dr Dheeraj Kapoor Anjali Nimesh Nimesh12 March 2018 3:59 PM ISTAn HbA1C test measures a person’s average blood sugar level over the past two or three months. An HbA1C of 6.5 percent indicates diabetes.However,...
Continuous Glucometer with predictive capabilities approved by FDA Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 March 2018 7:25 PM ISTGuardian Connect continuous glucose monitor has been granted approval by the FDA.Manufactured by Medtronic it’s intended for diabetes patients between...
Gout Medicine Febuxostat associated with increased mortality risk : CARES TRIAL Anjali Nimesh Nimesh15 March 2018 8:30 PM ISTGout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of urate levels in the body and is estimated to affect millions of people globally. Gout is more...
Canakinumab FAILS to slow progress of prediabetes to diabetes : CANTOS Anjali Nimesh Nimesh16 March 2018 7:30 PM ISTCanakinumab is designed to disable interleukin-1 beta, a protein that plays a role in inflammation. The drug is approved for several autoimmune...
New Anti-Obesity pill that causes highest weight reduction Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli18 March 2018 8:00 PM ISTObesity is a major public health problem globally and is a leading cause of morbidity, compromised quality of life and increasing healthcare costs....
Aspirin lowers mortality risk in patients of T2DM with heart failure Medical Dialogues Bureau20 March 2018 7:20 PM ISTAspirin is strongly recommended in patients who have had a heart attack or stroke, but guidelines are unclear regarding its prophylactic use in...
Low-calorie sweeteners predispose to metabolic syndrome & diabetes Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 March 2018 7:15 PM ISTMetabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors which includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels and abdominal fat.It ...
Mediterranean diet helps prevent Osteoporosis and fractures Anjali Nimesh Nimesh19 March 2018 8:00 PM ISTAs a general guideline Mediterranean diet includes Vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, potatoes, whole grains, breads, herbs, spices, fish,...
Empagliflozin may help in treating Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease : E-LIFT Trial Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 March 2018 8:00 PM ISTNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common and can progress to a severe liver disease known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in people...
Vitamin D found beneficial for some people with psoriasis Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 March 2018 7:10 PM ISTPsoriasis is a relatively common condition, affecting an estimated two to four percent of the population. It is characterized by reddened, raised,...
Wearable heart rate monitor THAT detects Hypoglycemia early Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 March 2018 8:30 PM ISTHypoglycemia is common in children and adults with type 1 diabetes. When untreated, severe hypoglycemia can lead to seizures, loss of consciousness or...
