Lowering BP cuts down risk of Valvular Heart Disease: JAMA Deepanjana Sarkar12 July 2019 8:10 PM ISTNew Delhi: High Blood Pressure (BP) is associated with a plethora of cardiovascular diseases. A new study has found that lifetime exposure to elevated...
Drugs to prevent stroke and dementia show promise in early trial Hina Zahid13 July 2019 12:27 PM ISTTreatments that prevent recurrence of types of stroke and dementia caused by damage to small blood vessels in the brain have moved a step closer,...
Fitness may affect risk of lung, colorectal cancer and survival likelihood after diagnosis Hina Zahid13 July 2019 12:50 PM ISTIn a recent study, adults who were the most fit had the lowest risk of developing lung and colorectal cancer. Also, among individuals who developed...
Aclidinium does not increase MACE risk in patients with COPD and heart disease: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 July 2019 7:28 PM ISTDELHI: In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and increased cardiovascular risk, aclidinium, a long-acting muscarinic...
Ertugliflozin effective for BP reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes Medha Baranwal Baranwal15 July 2019 8:20 PM ISTErtugliflozin appears to be effective for blood pressure (BP) reduction in diabetes patients.Patients with type 2 diabetes treated with ertugliflozin...
Poor oral health linked to a 75% increase in liver cancer risk, new study finds Hina Zahid15 July 2019 7:10 PM ISTThe study, by researchers at Queen's University Belfast, analysed a large cohort of over 469,000 people in the UK, investigated the association...
Supplementation of this gut bacteria may help prevent CVD, diabetes, and to lose weight Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 July 2019 7:20 PM ISTDelhi: Good gut health has always been known to be the key for overall health. Now, a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine has...
Use of beta-blockers in COPD not associated with exacerbation risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 July 2019 7:30 PM ISTUSA: The use of cardioselective beta-blockers is not associated with an increase in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a...
Sleep apnea patients at higher risk for heart problems after surgery: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 July 2019 7:20 PM ISTDELHI: Patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing major noncardiac surgery are at increased risk of cardiovascular complications in...
Skipping breakfast not a good idea, may increase heart disease risk: American Journal of Cardiology Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 July 2019 8:28 PM ISTSkipping breakfast can cause heart disease, finds a new study. Japan: Breakfast is considered as the most important meal of the day that helps you...
Overactive bladder drug Mirabegron does not increase CV risk: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 July 2019 7:25 PM ISTCanada: Mirabegron (Myrbetriq) -- a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) -- does not increase the risk of...
Paleo diet may increase risk of Heart disease: European Journal of Nutrition Hina Zahid25 July 2019 9:02 AM ISTAccording to the world's first major study examining the impact of the diet on gut bacteria, People who follow the paleo diet have twice the amount of...
