Caution!! Testosterone replacement therapy linked to stroke and heart attack in men, finds study Deepanjana Sarkar21 July 2019 8:10 PM ISTTestosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in men who are suffering from low testosterone levels may increase the risk of stroke and heart attack...
Overactive bladder drug Mirabegron does not increase CV risk: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 July 2019 7:25 PM ISTCanada: Mirabegron (Myrbetriq) -- a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) -- does not increase the risk of...
Aspirin use on the rise among elderly despite high risks, against guidelines Hina Zahid24 July 2019 7:30 PM ISTThere is widespread aspirin use among elderly for primary prevention despite few benefits, high risks and against guidelines. Almost half of the...
Intensive lowering of high blood sugar after stroke doesn't improve outcomes: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli24 July 2019 8:28 PM ISTIntensive high Blood sugar management after ischemic stroke doesn't improve prognosis,finds a study.The Stroke Hyperglycemia Insulin Network Effort...
CT Coronary Artery Calcium- Useful tool to predict future risks of heart attack and stroke in young Deepanjana Sarkar25 July 2019 7:20 PM ISTComputed Tomography (CT) Coronary artery calcium (CT CAC) may have potential utility as a tool to aid decision-making among select young adults at an...
Hospital stay of more than 3 days after TAVR linked to more complications Hina Zahid28 July 2019 7:28 PM ISTPatients who are required to stay in the hospital more than three days after Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are at a significantly...
Restrict clopidogrel and aspirin to 21 days in high risk TIA patients, recommends new study Deepanjana Sarkar31 July 2019 8:28 PM ISTBenefits restricting clopidogrel and aspirin to 21 days outweighed the risk of hemorrhage associated with it in mild stroke or high-risk TIA patients,...
Stopping statin treatment can increase CVD risk: European Heart Journal Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Aug 2019 9:03 AM ISTParis, France: For people who are regularly taking statin therapy for high cholesterol should not stop the treatment when they are 75, recommend the...
Flu vaccination reduces mortality risk of elderly patients in intensive care units Hina Zahid5 Aug 2019 8:10 PM ISTThe flu vaccine reduces mortality risk of elderly patients in intensive care units, finds a new study. Influenza vaccination not only prevents older...
Parental Atrial Fibrillation significantly increases Afib risk in offsprings, finds study Deepanjana Sarkar5 Aug 2019 8:20 PM ISTParental Atrial Fibrillation significantly increases Afib risk in offsprings, finds a study.Family history of Atrial Fibrillation increases risk of...
Moderate coffee consumption lowers atrial fibrillation risk in men Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Aug 2019 7:15 PM ISTUSA: Men who consume 1 to 3 cups of coffee per day are at a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) -- an irregular heart rhythm that’s a leading cause...
Metformin not only lowers blood sugar but also reduces CVD related deaths in diabetes, reveals study Meghna Singhania11 Aug 2019 7:30 PM ISTBlood sugar lowering property of Metformin is well established but it also reduces CVD related deaths in diabetes, reveals a new study.Metformin used...
