Cesarean delivery carries least risk of pelvic floor disorders after childbirth: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal26 Dec 2018 7:25 PM ISTBaltimore, Maryland: According to a new study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins and the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, cesarean delivery...
Shocking report- Risk of heart attack increases during Christmas holiday Vinay Singh singh24 Dec 2018 1:25 PM ISTOn the eve of Christmas, all the children around the corner are impatiently waiting for the Santa who brings along with him happiness and gifts. But a...
These antidiabetic drugs may lead to bile duct cancer Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Dec 2018 8:28 PM ISTCanada: DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists, used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), are associated with an increased risk of...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to depression in later life Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Dec 2018 7:05 PM ISTDublin, Ireland: Vitamin D deficiency may lead to depression in later life, finds a new study. The study by researchers from The Irish Longitudinal...
Overtreatment of Hypothyroidism patients may increase stroke risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal12 Nov 2018 7:28 PM ISTPatients with hypothyroidism being overtreated with too much medication to treat the condition increase their risk for atrial fibrillation, a common...
Modest alcohol intake reduces mortality in NAFLD Vinay Singh singh25 Oct 2018 8:20 PM ISTA new study published in the journal Hepatology reports that among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), modest alcohol consumption...
Maternal use of beta-blockers has no risk of cardiac birth defects Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 Oct 2018 8:10 PM ISTMaternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester is not associated with increased risk for cardiac or other major birth defects, according to a new...
Declare ‘penicillin allergy’ after double check to avoid drug resistance- NICE Vinay Singh singh2 Oct 2018 7:25 PM ISTNICE has issued a warning for those people who incorrectly believe they are allergic to penicillin as such misconception may unnecessarily put them at...
Omega-3 pill prevents CV risk in high risk patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal28 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTThe omega-3 pill Amarin's Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) — approved for the treatment of very high triglyceride levels -- significantly reduced the risk...
Quarterly Canakinumab reduces risk for gout Flares-Trial Report Vinay Singh singh23 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTQuarterly administration of canakinumab is linked to a significant reduction in risk for gout attacks without any change in serum uric acid levels,...
Patients with Silicone breast implants at increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis Vinay Singh singh19 Sept 2018 8:30 PM ISTSilicone breast implants may cause an increased risk of several rare adverse outcomes in women compared to the general population, according to a...
Once prescribed, 25% of elderly become dependent on benzodiazepines: JAMA Hina Zahid13 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTAccording to a new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine once prescribed, 25% of the elderly become dependent on sedatives like benzodiazepines....
