Transformative strategies for malaria prevention and treatment is key to eradicate malaria: WHO Deepanjana Sarkar26 Aug 2019 7:05 PM ISTTransformative strategies including accelerated R&D in new tools for malaria prevention and treatment is the key to eradicate malaria, said the...
Include men in clinical trials for breast cancer, stresses FDA in a draft guidance Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Aug 2019 7:25 PM ISTUSA: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has stressed the inclusion of male patients in the clinical trials of breast cancer, in a recently released...
Never substitute any analgesic for buprenorphine in patients with opioid use disorder: Case report Deepanjana Sarkar28 Aug 2019 7:05 PM ISTContinue outpatient buprenorphine treatment for patients with opioid use disorder admitted with acute pain, suggests a case study published in the...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: ANMA releases second Asian Consensus Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 Aug 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe Asian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association (ANMA) has released the Second Asian consensus on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This is an...
All adults should be screened for Hepatitis C Infection: USPSTF recommendations Deepanjana Sarkar30 Aug 2019 7:05 PM ISTThe U.S Preventive Services Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a recommendation statement for the screening of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in...
Switching to pressurized metered-dose inhaler improves asthma control, says study Medha Baranwal Baranwal2 Sept 2019 7:20 PM ISTDelhi: Switching from a dry powder inhaler (DPI) to a pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) decreased exacerbations and improved disease control in...
Blood sugar: Early addition of SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin helps achieve better goals Medha Baranwal Baranwal4 Sept 2019 9:02 AM ISTBlood sugar: Early addition of SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin helps achieve better goals,according to a recent study.Early dapagliflozin use is...
Management of type 2 diabetes in adults: NICE Guideline Medha Baranwal Baranwal5 Sept 2019 7:00 PM ISTNICE has released its updated version of guidelines on the management of type 2 diabetes in adults. It focuses on patient education, dietary advice,...
POEM has higher treatment success than pneumatic dilation for achalasia Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2019 7:15 PM ISTDelhi: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) can be considered as an initial treatment option for patients with oesophagal achalasia alternative to...
New Depression drug with novel mechanism of action gives instant results Medha Baranwal Baranwal6 Sept 2019 8:28 PM ISTResearchers in a phase 2 trial, assessed the efficacy and safety of a new antidepressant drug SAGE-217 with a novel mechanism of action. The effects...
Varicose Veins Treatment -- Surgery or laser ablation superior to foam sclerotherapy Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Sept 2019 8:20 PM ISTUK: Treatment of varicose veins with laser ablation or surgery resulted in a better quality of life at 5 years than treatment with foam sclerotherapy,...
Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and its impact- Dr Siddharth M. Shah Deepanjana Sarkar12 Sept 2019 7:02 PM ISTCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition affecting the hand. It is characterized by pain, tingling, burning, and numbness along with the...
