Slow-Release morphine safe for some obstructive sleep apnea patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal16 Sept 2018 7:10 PM ISTA new study finds that a 40-mg dose of slow-release morphine may be safe for non-severely obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is...
Simple test for viral infections could reduce antibiotic use Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Sept 2018 8:20 PM ISTPoint of care respiratory viral testing (POCT) -- a quick and easy test for viral infections -- can reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and hospital...
Cord blood analysis to predict asthma risk in babies Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 Sept 2018 7:15 PM ISTBabies born during the grass pollen season may be at greater risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma, according to a new study...
High-Dose Guaifenesin benefits in chronic respiratory illnesses Vinay Singh singh19 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTIn a unique case reported in the journal Respiratory Medicine Case Reports,the researchers have found that High-Dose Guaifenesin beneficial in chronic...
Muscle relaxants during GA significantly increase risk of respiratory complications Vinay Singh singh19 Sept 2018 7:25 PM ISTThe use of neuromuscular blockers during general anaesthesia is associated with a significantly increased risk of several respiratory complications...
Use of wood or coal for cooking increases risk of respiratory diseases and death Vinay Singh singh22 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTLong-term use of solid fuels for cooking was associated with significantly elevated risks of hospitalization or death from both acute and chronic...
New Innovation-Thermistor-based device may detect pneumonia Vinay Singh singh29 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTA simple and accurate instrument could facilitate the diagnosis of pneumonia leading to reduced pneumonia-related deaths, according to the results of...
Air pollution cause of millions of ER visits for asthma attacks globally Vinay Singh singh30 Oct 2018 6:45 PM ISTA new study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives reports air pollution to be held guilty for upto 33 million emergency room visits for...
HCTZ induces pulmonary oedema in a patient: Case study Vinay Singh singh2 Nov 2018 6:00 PM ISTA unique and rare case of a male patient who experienced hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)-induced pulmonary oedema complicated by acute respiratory distress...
Singing may improve motor function in Parkinson’s disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Nov 2018 8:20 PM ISTUSA: Singing might be beneficial for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), suggests a new study.The study, presented at the Society for Neuroscience...
Hypertonic saline inhalation improves lung function in cystic fibrosis Vinay Singh singh10 Dec 2018 7:28 PM ISTKids with cystic fibrosis (CF) treated with inhaled hypertonic saline showed significant improvement in lung function, according to the findings...
FDA approves new treatment for rare, life-threatening blood disease Vinay Singh singh22 Dec 2018 7:20 PM ISTUltomiris (ravulizumab) injection bagged approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adult patients with paroxysmal...
