Cilostazol better than aspirin in reducing recurrence of ischemic stroke Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 Jun 2019 7:10 PM ISTJapan: A combination of cilostazol with aspirin or cilostazol with clopidogrel is superior to treatment with aspirin or clopidogrel alone in patients...
MRI superior to mammography for earlier breast cancer detection in women with familial risk: Lancet Deepanjana Sarkar24 Jun 2019 7:30 PM ISTMRI superior to mammography for earlier breast cancer detection in women with familial risk finds a Lancet study.Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is...
Alteplase thrombolysis benefits can last up to 9 hours with perfusion imaging after stroke Medha Baranwal Baranwal1 July 2019 8:10 PM ISTAustralia: Stroke thrombolysis with alteplase is currently recommended 0–4·5 h after stroke onset. Now, a recent review has found that the benefits of...
PCSK9 inhibitor Alirocumab cuts risk of subsequent heart attack in Diabetes patients Deepanjana Sarkar3 July 2019 8:28 PM ISTTaking twice-monthly injection of cholesterol-lowering drug alirocumab may cut the risk of a subsequent heart attack in patients with high blood sugar...
Reusable menstrual cups are as reliable as tampons, pads: Lancet Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 July 2019 7:25 PM ISTDelhi: We have all had our doubts regarding the use and safety of menstrual cup since its popularization. A recent review has put an end to all the...
Partial knee replacement more cost-effective than TKR for knee osteoarthritis Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 July 2019 7:20 PM ISTOxford, UK: Partial knee replacement (PKR) should be considered the first choice for patients with late-stage isolated medial compartment...
Guideline for Antipsychotic use in schizophrenia detailed by Lancet study Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 July 2019 8:20 PM ISTDelhi: The antipsychotics used for schizophrenia treatment have relatively small efficacy differences between them, but the differences in...
New malaria vaccine provides long-term protection of 7 years against severe malaria:Lancet Medha Baranwal Baranwal30 July 2019 7:28 PM ISTDelhi: Findings from a phase 3 trial show the malaria vaccine RTS,S to be effective in providing sustained protection from severe malaria 7 years...
Oral Nifedipine more effective than methyldopa for lowering high BP in pregnancy within 6 hours Deepanjana Sarkar2 Aug 2019 7:30 PM ISTOral Nifedipine more effective than methyldopa for lowering high BP in pregnancy within 6 hours, finds a Lancet study.Pregnancy-induced hypertension...
PSMA imaging better than PET-CT scans for detection of recurrent prostrate cancer: Lancet Deepanjana Sarkar5 Aug 2019 7:20 PM ISTProstate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) imaging can detect recurrent prostate cancer more efficiently than standard fluciclovine positron emission-...
Processed meat intake associated with increased COPD risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal7 Aug 2019 8:20 PM ISTDelhi: Middle-aged women who consume high amounts of processed meat are at higher risk of developing the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),...
Small, easy to use automated chlorine dispenser may reduce rates of diarrhea in children: Lancet Deepanjana Sarkar11 Aug 2019 8:15 PM ISTSmall, easy to use automated purification unit not only makes water safer but may also reduce rates of diarrhea in children.Automated chlorine...
