Caution- Diclofenac use associated with heart problems: BMJ Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2018 8:28 PM ISTOne of the commonly used painkiller -- diclofenac -- is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack,...
Ibuprofen safe even in infants below six months Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Nov 2018 7:30 PM ISTThe administration of ibuprofen in infants aged <6 months is not associated with higher rates of renal or gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events...
NICE Guidelines on acute Prostatitis Hina Zahid11 Nov 2018 7:00 PM ISTNICE has released ts latest guidelines on acute Prostatitis. Following are the major recommendations for managing acute prostatitis: 1)Be aware that...
Prescribing opioids after surgery : JACS practice guidelines Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 Dec 2018 7:00 PM ISTThe Opioids After Surgery Workgroup has released the guidelines on prescribing opioids after surgical procedures. The guidelines are published in the ...
Antidepressants significantly raise risk of GI bleeding, finds study Hina Zahid3 Feb 2019 8:20 PM ISTCHICAGO - Antidepressants significantly raise the risk of internal bleeding, finds a new study. Patients taking anti-depressant medications classified...
Paracetamol, Ibuprofen combo reduces post operative morphine consumption: JAMA Deepanjana Sarkar18 Feb 2019 7:25 PM ISTIn a randomized clinical trial, it has been found that the combination of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen ) and Ibuprofen is effective in reducing morphine...
High blood pressure risk isn’t just genetics, find out hidden BP raisers Hina Zahid14 March 2019 7:05 PM ISTHigh blood pressure risk isn’t just genetics, hidden habits may raise blood pressure.About 1 of 3 U.S. adults—or about 75 million people—has high...
Ibuprofen linked to severe bleeding risk after tonsillectomy in children: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal7 April 2019 8:10 PM ISTUSA: Ibuprofen compared to acetaminophen is linked to an increased risk of severe bleeding after tonsillectomy in children, finds a recent study....
Muscle relaxants don't help in the Back Pain, confirms study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 April 2019 8:10 PM ISTMuscle relaxants are routinely prescribed for back pain just like antibiotics for a cough. Despite a lack of evidence of efficacy, skeletal muscle...
Acupuncture plus topical ibuprofen good for chronic knee pain relief in osteoarthritis Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 May 2019 7:25 PM ISTCHINA: Acupuncture plus topical ibuprofen (TIP) is more effective than TIP alone for patients with chronic knee pain (CKP) due to osteoarthritis,...
Tonsillectomy in children: Updated AAO-HNSF Guideline Medha Baranwal Baranwal11 Jun 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) has released an updated version of its guideline on tonsillectomy...
Five new practices clinicians should avoid in rheumatology by American Academy of Pediatrics Hina Zahid9 Aug 2019 8:20 PM ISTThe American Academy of Pediatrics has expanded its Choosing Wisely campaign with 5 new practices clinicians should avoid in rheumatology. Fellow...
