Common ear, nose, and throat issues in pre-schoolers may be linked to later autism risk Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 April 2023 9:30 AM ISTYoung children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be at subsequent risk of autism or high levels of demonstrable autism traits,...
New probability tool could help reduce bleeding rates in children undergoing tonsillectomy Written By Medha Baranwal24 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: UT Southwestern researchers have developed a probability model for post-tonsillectomy bleeding rates, which surgeons and future research groups...
Mint-flavoured e-cigarettes more liable to worsen lung function Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study in Respiratory Research has reported that adding mint flavour to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapour particles and is linked...
Study finds positive correlation between Asthma and total cancer risk Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia21 April 2023 9:45 AM ISTA new study by Yi Guo and team showed that in the US population, there is a positive correlation between asthma and total cancer risk. The findings of...
Is stereotactic radiosurgery effective for treating vestibular schwannomas related to neurofibromatosis type 2? Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Stereotactic radiosurgery is effective for patients with vestibular schwannomas related to neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and not causing...
Long Covid smell loss linked to changes in brain Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 April 2023 3:45 AM ISTOlfactory impairments and anosmia from COVID-19 infection typically resolve within 2-4 weeks, although in some cases, symptoms persist longer.UCL...
Preterm babies at higher risk of having asthma or COPD in adulthood Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 April 2023 9:00 AM ISTNorway: A nationwide register study from Finland and Norway found that preterm babies are more likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
Hearing aids may prevent dementia in people with hearing loss: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTChina: Hearing aid use in people with hearing loss is associated with a risk of dementia similar to those without hearing loss, implying that about 8%...
Supraperiosteal injection of dexamethasone not effective in reducing edema and ecchymosis after rhinoplasty Written By Dr Ishan Kataria17 April 2023 9:30 AM IST The nose is the most important organ in facial beauty; for this reason, various surgeries have been performed throughout history to modify the...
Hearing aids may protect against a higher risk of dementia linked with hearing loss: Study Written By Isra Zaman17 April 2023 9:15 AM ISTDementia and hearing loss are common conditions among older adults. The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care, published in...
Parathyroidectomy may not arrest Kidney Function decline in elderly with primary hyperparathyroidism Written By Dr. Mahalakshmi Sivashankaran13 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: New research has revealed that parathyroidectomy, a surgical procedure to remove one or more parathyroid glands, has no effect on long-term...
Patients with prior bariatric surgery are at higher risk of hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy Written By Medha Baranwal12 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTIreland: A significantly greater risk of hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy is observed in patients with a history of bariatric surgery. Patients who...
