WHO's new strategy to halve global burden of snakebite Hina Zahid28 Feb 2019 7:20 PM ISTSnakebite affects 5.4 million people globally each year, kills up to 138 000 and leaves 400 000 suffering permanent physical and psychological...
Omega-3 fatty acids prevent muscle wasting during recovery from injury Medha Baranwal Baranwal7 March 2019 8:20 PM ISTCanada: Omega-3 fatty acids supplements may help prevent atrophy of muscles when not in use during recovery from an injury.A new study published in...
Flu vaccine reduces risk of heart attack, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 March 2019 7:15 PM ISTFlu vaccine can reduce risk of heart attack, suggests new study.According to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 68th...
Beta blockers lower mortality risk in COPD patients after heart attack Medha Baranwal Baranwal13 March 2019 7:25 PM ISTTaiwan: Patients with COPD receiving β-blockers after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have reduced mortality risk, finds a new study published in...
New algae capsule may reduce need of limb amputation by restoring blood flow Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 March 2019 8:28 PM ISTNew algae capsule may reduce need of limb amputation by restoring blood flow.A new algae-based treatment could reduce the need for amputation in...
Globally acclaimed injectable drug may reduce recovery time after fracture Hina Zahid27 March 2019 7:10 PM ISTGlobally acclaimed injectable drug may accelerate bone healing and reduce recovery time after fracture.An average person experiences, on average, two...
Steroids reduce ICU stay and mortality risk in severe community-acquired pneumonia Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 April 2019 8:20 PM ISTChinese Researchers have found that systemic corticosteroids reduce the length of ICU stay and mortality risk in severe community-acquired...
New computer-aided model may predict sepsis and reduce death risk Hina Zahid10 April 2019 7:12 PM ISTSepsis is a major cause of death in hospitals, and early detection is key to preventing deaths. Every hour of delay is linked to a seven per cent...
High consumption of artificially sweetened beverages may lead to premature death Medha Baranwal Baranwal12 April 2019 8:20 PM ISTDELHI: A new study links the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with premature death from cardiovascular disease (CVD), the risk of early...
Ultrasound during late pregnancy may reduce Cesarean section rate Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 April 2019 8:20 PM ISTUltrasound during late pregnancy may reduce C-Sec rate, finds a new study.In current practice, Breech presentation is assessed by palpation of the...
Replacing white rice with high fiber rice reduces blood sugar and risk of diabetes Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 April 2019 8:28 PM ISTReplacing white rice with high fiber rice reduces blood sugar and diabetes risk finds a new study.Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that...
Magnetic beads may help treat Preeclampsia, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli14 May 2019 7:25 PM ISTFunctionalized Magnetic beads may help reduce high blood pressure, BP associated complications during pregnancy finds a new study.According to new...
