AAP sounds alarm on excessive noise and risks to children's hearing in updated policy statement Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 Oct 2023 10:45 AM ISTThe parent's universal cry in response to loud music-"Turn that thing down!"-is well-founded, as evidence shows that children and teens risk hearing...
Dental extractions within 2 weeks of RT do not develop into osteoradionecrosis in head and neck cancer patients Written By Medha Baranwal23 Oct 2023 5:00 AM ISTCanada: A retrospective cohort study of 879 patients with head and neck cancer revealed an important association between the timing of pre-radiation...
7 Steps to Protect your Sinus Health- Dr Vikas K Agrawal Dr. Vikas Agrawal21 Oct 2023 3:30 PM ISTSinuses are crucial for several bodily functions, including filtering air, producing mucus, and enhancing our sense of smell. However, sinus issues...
Surgery more effective for managing deviated nasal septum than medical management with nasal sprays: BMJ Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTUK: Septoplasty, a surgery to straighten a crooked septum, is more effective than a defined medical management regimen with a nasal steroid and saline...
Pediatric Asthma Risk Score may make correct prediction of Childhood Asthma Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia19 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTParents and healthcare providers have a new tool to help predict the risk of asthma in toddlers. The Pediatric Asthma Risk Score (PARS), designed to...
Surgical strategy not important- Magnifying equipment use during preauricular fistula surgery may diminish recurrence rate Written By Medha Baranwal18 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: A 12-year single-centre clinical observation revealed no significant impact of the partial removal of the cartilage of the pedicle, use of...
Dupilumab Improves Sleep Quality among Chronic Rhinosinusitis patients with nasal polyps Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia17 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTChronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) has long been a source of discomfort for many, impacting patients' quality of life and sleep. Now, a...
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Lung Cancer Risk Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia17 Oct 2023 6:15 AM ISTIn a recent study conducted within the UK Biobank, Mengmeng Li and team unveiled a significant association between Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and an...
Tezepelumab Effectively Reduces Asthma Exacerbations in Patients Across BMI Ranges Written By Dr Riya Dave16 Oct 2023 10:15 AM ISTA post hoc analysis was conducted on the phase 3 NAVIGATOR study and the DESTINATION extension study. The analysis revealed that tezepelumab, a human...
Adherence to CPAP Treatment Vital for Cardiovascular Health in Sleep Apnea Patients: JAMA Written By Dr.Niharika Harsha B13 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn a groundbreaking study, researchers have explored the impact of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on individuals suffering from...
Metformin use linked to reduction of asthma exacerbations among adolescents Written By Dr. Shravani Dali13 Oct 2023 9:30 AM ISTMetformin use linked to reduction of asthma exacerbations among adolescents suggests a new study published in the Pediatric Pulmonology.Metformin is a...
Inhaled nitric oxide beneficial for patients with respiratory failure due to COVID-19 pneumonia Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTInhaled nitric oxide gas widens blood vessels in the lungs and is used to treat severe cardio-pulmonary conditions in newborns and adults. A recent...
