Helmet Interface for Non-Invasive Ventilation Reduces Mortality in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure Written By Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran5 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTCanada: A new systematic review published in the CHEST Journal has found that non-invasive oxygenation strategies can be effective in treating acute...
FDA approves first-ever vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus for elderly Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 May 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: The first vaccine against the respiratory syncytial virus has received US FDA's approval and is expected to be available for people aged 60 and...
New Hope for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Ineligible for Cisplatin Written By Dr Vijay Patil4 May 2023 9:30 AM ISTHead and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LAHNSCC) is a type of cancer that affects the head and neck area. It is often treated with radiotherapy, either...
Sleep apnea patients with morning chronotype may derive more CPAP benefits Written By Medha Baranwal2 May 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) patients with a morning chronotype have a clinically meaningful increase in CPAP (continuous positive airway...
Elevated HbA1c, Total cholesterol and TG linked to thyroid cancer risk among diabetes patients Written By Dr.Niharika Harsha B2 May 2023 10:00 AM ISTA new study found that elevated serum levels of Glycated hemoglobin (HbAlc), total cholesterol (TC), and triacylglycerol (TG) are risk factors for the...
Cochlear implant for single-sided deafness improves tinnitus and vertigo Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia1 May 2023 6:00 AM ISTA new study by Morelli and peers found that after at least six months of follow-up, cochlear implant (CI) in patients with single-sided deafness (SSD)...
SARS-CoV-2 infection tied to higher risk of Bell Palsy: JAMA Written By Medha Baranwal28 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTIran: A recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery has revealed an association between SARS-CoV-2 and Bell palsy (BP).The...
CPAP may prevent renal tubular damage in patients with obstructive sleep apnea Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia27 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Individuals with severe chronic intermittent hypoxia (IH) and significant comorbidities are more prone to renal tubular...
Journal Club- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery under local anesthesia for sinusitis Ft. Dr. Ahilasamy Isra Zaman27 April 2023 9:45 AM ISTSinusitis is a common problem in India affecting 1 in 8 people. It is an inflammation of the tissues in the sinuses which are spaces in the forehead,...
Self-Fitting Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Show Comparable Results to Audiologist-Fitted Aids: JAMA Written By Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran26 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: According to a clinical trial published in the JAMA: Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery suggests that self-fitting over-the-counter (OTC) ...
Vascularity, elastography in suspicious TIRADS scores may differentiate malignant thyroid nodules Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTFindings from an award-winning Scientific Online Poster presented during the 2023 ARRS Annual Meeting on the island of Oahu determined that assessing...
Ipratropium bromide nasal spray safe and effective treatment for rhinorrhea in non-allergic rhinitis: Study Written By Medha Baranwal25 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTLebanon: Ipratropium bromide (IB) nasal spray is safe and effective for treating nonallergic rhinitis (NAR)-associated rhinorrhea compared with a...
