Metformin safe for use even in patients with kidney disease: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 Sept 2019 7:05 PM ISTNashville, Tennessee: There have been qualms about the safety of the diabetes drug metformin in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. Putting...
Postpartum depression: Novel treatment yields positive results in phase 3 trial Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 Sept 2019 7:25 PM ISTPostpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common problems experienced by women during pregnancy, according to a report by WHO last year about 22...
Proton pump inhibitor use may lead to hepatic encephalopathy, death in cirrhosis patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 Sept 2019 8:00 PM ISTRome, Italy: The use of PPIs or proton pump inhibitors -- drugs used for the treatment of acid-related disorders -- is associated with the development...
High dose calcium supplementation safe for heart health in elderly women, finds study Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 Sept 2019 8:10 PM ISTDelhi: There has been a long debate on whether calcium supplementation, particularly at high doses increases the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events in...
Lancet study finds sertraline better at lowering anxiety than reducing depression Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 Sept 2019 8:20 PM ISTUK: One of the most commonly used antidepressant sertraline may lower anxiety more effectively than reducing the symptoms of depression, a recent...
Elevated hs-CRP ups risk of diabetic nephropathy in diabetes patients: Diabetes Care Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 Sept 2019 8:28 PM ISTThe role of low-grade systemic inflammation as evidenced by elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels in the pathogenesis of...
Diabetics with raised blood sugar have higher risk of frailty later in life Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 8:55 AM ISTDelhi: People with overt diabetes or raised HbA1c or fasting blood sugar levels have a higher risk of frailty throughout later life. Non-frail...
Gout prevented by cutting on Obesity, drinking, and unhealthy diet, affirms study Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 Sept 2019 7:10 PM ISTBoston, MA: Behavioural factors -- obesity, drinking, unhealthy diet, and diuretics use -- can increase the levels of uric acid which is a precursor...
Inclisiran has sustained LDL-C lowering potential with twice a year dosing: JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 Sept 2019 8:28 PM ISTLondon, England: Lowering low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is key to a healthy heart and preventing cardiovascular disease. Statins are the...
FDA approves new treatment for hepatitis C virus and compensated cirrhosis Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 7:05 PM ISTUSA: Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) tablets have received FDA's approval for an eight-week duration for the treatment of adults and children...
Evolocumab significantly reduces LDL-C in ACS patients: JACC Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 8:20 PM ISTSwitzerland: Evolocumab, potent low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering drug, may cause early reduction of LDL-cholesterol levels in patients...
Headache after Epidural administration for labor may up Subdural Hematoma risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Sept 2019 7:28 PM ISTCanada: Women with postdural puncture headache associated with neuraxial anesthesia in childbirth are at an increased risk of intracranial subdural...
