Patients with family history of allergic reaction to contrast media more prone to future reactions Deepanjana Sarkar2 Oct 2019 7:02 PM ISTPatients with a family and personal history of allergic reactions to contrast media are at risk for future reactions, according to a large study...
Defying guidelines, Insulin use high in older diabetes patients with poor health: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Oct 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: Current diabetes guidelines recommend reducing treatment intensity of insulin as health status declines in older patients. Despite this, insulin...
High levels of free testosterone in women tied to 44 percent reduced risk of asthma, finds study Deepanjana Sarkar2 Oct 2019 7:30 PM ISTHigh levels of free testosterone in women tied to 44 per cent reduced risk of asthma, revealed a study published in the American Journal of...
Antidepressants linked to heightened pregnancy related diabetes risk: BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli2 Oct 2019 8:10 PM ISTCanada: The use of antidepressants specifically venlafaxine and amitriptyline increase the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a...
Aspiring fathers should avoid alcohol 6 months prior to conception, says ESC study Dr. Prem Aggarwal2 Oct 2019 8:28 PM ISTChina: Alcohol should be avoided by aspiring fathers six months before conception, and women should avoid it 1 year before pregnancy and during...
Teenage girls at high risk of developing depression when on oral contraceptives, finds JAMA study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli3 Oct 2019 8:20 PM ISTTeenage girls at high risk of developing depression when on oral contraceptives, finds JAMA study. Adolescent girls who take oral contraceptive pills...
High fibre diet improves BP, cholesterol and fasting blood sugar in hypertensive diabetics: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli3 Oct 2019 8:28 PM ISTAmritsar, India: Consumption of high fibre diet may improve blood pressure (BP), cholesterol and fasting blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes...
New drug in loop for treatment of heart attack and heart failure prevention Dr. Prem Aggarwal4 Oct 2019 7:15 PM ISTCanada: Researchers from the University of Guelph seems to have discovered a novel drug target involved in controlling the body's repair responses...
Mentally tiring jobs could increase diabetes risk in women: European Journal of Endocrinology Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli4 Oct 2019 8:28 PM ISTFrance: Mentally tiring jobs can lead to type 2 diabetes in women, a recent study in the European Journal of Endocrinology has found.The results...
Dupilumab may benefit patients of severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli4 Oct 2019 8:10 PM ISTDelhi: Dupilumab addition to daily standard of care is beneficial for patients with severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) who...
Therapeutic hypothermia improves outcomes after cardiac arrest in comatose patients: NEJM Dr. Prem Aggarwal4 Oct 2019 7:25 PM ISTFrance: The use of moderate therapeutic hypothermia in coma patients after cardiac arrest with nonshockable rhythm improved outcomes, finds a recent...
Presurgical irrigation with Povidone-iodine may prevent endometritis after cesarean, finds AJOG study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli4 Oct 2019 7:28 PM ISTFlorida: Presurgical vaginal irrigation with povidone-iodine 1% reduced the risk of endometritis, postoperative wound infections, and fever most...
