Beta blockers use does not improve COPD exacerbations: NEJM Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 Oct 2019 7:28 PM ISTUSA: The use of beta-blockers in patients with moderate or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) does not seem to reduce the risk of...
Some diabetes drugs can cut dementia risk, finds study Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 Oct 2019 8:10 PM ISTDenmark: The use of certain diabetes medication -- metformin, DPP4 inhibitors, GLP1 analogs and SGLT2 inhibitors -- cuts dementia risk in people with...
BMJ study does not support antibiotic treatment for chronic low back pain Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 Oct 2019 7:28 PM ISTNorway: Antibiotic treatment with amoxicillin versus placebo in patients with chronic low back pain did not provide any clinically important benefit,...
Sleep apnea in diabetes increases macular edema risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 Oct 2019 9:00 AM ISTTaiwan: Diabetes patients who have sleep apnea are at higher risk of developing diabetic macular edema (DME) -- an eye problem developed by fluid...
Thrombectomy under protocol-based GA linked to less disability: JAMA Study Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 Oct 2019 8:20 PM ISTDelhi: The use of protocol-based general anaesthesia compared with procedural sedation was significantly associated with less disability at 3 months...
Depression screening may not improve quality of life in heart attack survivors: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 Oct 2019 7:30 PM ISTUSA: Contrary to recommendations from professional societies, a recent study has found that depression screening and treatment in heart attack...
DOACs treatment in atrial fibrillation patients lowers fracture risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 Oct 2019 7:20 PM ISTDenmark: The risk of bone fracture is lower in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) compared with those on...
Common medicines accompanied by alcohol consumption may increase risk of falls in Elderly Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 Oct 2019 7:25 PM ISTDublin, Ireland: Intake of many common medicines accompanied by alcohol consumption can lead to increased risk of falls and injuries among older...
Spirometry with bronchodilator testing can prevent COPD overdiagnosis: CHEST Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 Oct 2019 7:28 PM ISTUSA: Routine use of spirometry with bronchodilator (BD) testing not only prevents the overdiagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
Twin pregnancy: Very low or very high weight gains associated with adverse outcomes Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Oct 2019 7:25 PM ISTThere is an old adage for pregnant women "eat for two." Considering this, it should be "eat for three" for women with twin pregnancy?? According to a...
Poor blood sugar control may increase fracture risk in younger diabetic women Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Oct 2019 8:28 PM ISTBrazil: Poor blood sugar control may increase fracture risk in younger women with type 2 diabetes as revealed by bone histomorphometry (BH) -- is the...
Rapid, automated molecular test for better diagnosis of tuberculosis in children Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Oct 2019 7:05 PM ISTChina: Rapid, automated molecular test-Xpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin (MTB/RIF) Ultra assay has a better performance than traditional...
