Aspirin use does not prolong healthy survival in elderly Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 Sept 2018 8:10 PM ISTLow-dose aspirin is not beneficial for healthy older adults in prolonging survival, free of cardiovascular disease, dementia or disability, instead,...
Lower doses of NOACs don't increase risk of intracranial haemorrhage : JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal18 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTNOACs are an attractive option for stroke prevention in people without atrial fibrillation but may carry risks of intracranial haemorrhage. A new...
Sickle Cell Anaemia revisited Hina Zahid22 Sept 2018 7:05 PM ISTSickle cell anaemia is an inherited form of anaemia — a condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen...
Mediterranean Diet reduces stroke risk among women Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTMediterranean diet can lower the risk of stroke, especially in women over 40 regardless of menopausal status or hormone replacement therapy, according...
CPAP treatment for sleep apnea improves stroke outcomes: JAHA Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 Sept 2018 7:28 PM ISTSleep apnea is a known risk factor for stroke, now a new study suggests that the use of -- CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) mask -- is...
Inspired by Star Trek ,Scientists develop new diagnostic device Hina Zahid29 Sept 2018 7:10 PM ISTScientists say they have developed a Star Trek-inspired hand-held device, based on a silicon chip, that could help make rapid, sophisticated medical...
One third of people with normal Lipid tests at high risk of CVD : SRL analysis Hina Zahid29 Sept 2018 7:25 PM ISTCardiovascular diseases (CVD) are increasing globally as well as in India where the numbers in rural part of the country are fast catching up with...
Two antiplatelet drugs may prevent further strokes but increase major bleeds Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli7 Oct 2018 7:05 PM IST NIHR Signal Two antiplatelet drugs may prevent further strokes but increase major bleedsPeople experiencing a minor stroke or a transient ischaemic...
A case of hepatitis induced by turmeric supplement Vinay Singh singh8 Oct 2018 6:00 PM ISTIntake of turmeric supplements may cause drug-induced autoimmune hepatitis, according to a case reported by Dr. Ashley L Lukefahr and colleagues and...
Antiepileptic drugs linked to higher risk of stroke in Alzheimer's disease Hina Zahid11 Oct 2018 7:05 PM ISTAccording to a new study Antiepileptic drugs are linked to a higher risk of stroke in Alzheimer's disease. The risk of stroke was particularly...
Atrial fibrillation linked to higher odds of dementia Medha Baranwal Baranwal14 Oct 2018 7:25 PM ISTPeople with atrial fibrillation may experience a faster decline in cognitive abilities and increased risk of dementia, according to a new study...
Preeclampsia associated with increased risk of dementia :BMJ Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 Oct 2018 7:28 PM ISTAccording to a new study, Preeclampsia is associated with an increased risk of later dementia.The probability of vascular dementia, caused by the...
