Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk among children, finds study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 July 2022 8:00 PM ISTDiarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding. But diarrhea risks can also...
1-hour plasma glucose useful tool for predicting risk of hepatic fibrosis Written By Medha Baranwal2 July 2022 9:15 AM ISTUSA: 1-hour plasma glucose (1-h PG) is a useful tool for distinguishing subjects with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) or impaired fasting glucose (IFG)...
Mechanism controlling spread of pancreatic cancer discovered by scientists Written By Isra Zaman1 July 2022 9:30 AM ISTScientists have shown it is possible to reverse a key process that allows pancreatic cancer cells to grow and spread around the body. These findings,...
Western-style diet linked to incident colorectal cancer through intestinal microbiota Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Jun 2022 8:00 PM ISTNew research builds the case that a Western-style diet-rich in red and processed meat, sugar and refined grains/carbohydrates-is tied to higher risk...
DPP4 inhibitors may increase risk of cholecystitis in T2 Diabetes patients: BMJ Written By Dr.Niharika Harsha B29 Jun 2022 11:00 AM ISTIncreased risk of Cholecystitis was found in Type 2 Diabetes patients who were using Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors. The study was published in the...
Serum lipid levels may help predict colorectal cancer: BMJ Written By Dr. Hiral patel28 Jun 2022 8:00 PM ISTChina: There is a correlation between lipid profile and the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). High levels of serum triglyceride (TG) and total...
Machine learning effective in predicting oral cancer risk Written By Dr. Nandita Mohan28 Jun 2022 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a recent study, visual oral examination (VOE) was performed among 1467 participants of a community-based screening program. Each...
Modified ligation procedure or stapled haemorrhoidectomy, which is better for treating symptomatic hemorrhoids? Written By Medha Baranwal28 Jun 2022 9:00 AM ISTChina: Modified ligation procedure for prolapsed hemorrhoids (MLPPH) is documented to be a cost-effective approach compared to stapled...
Pediatric liver disease increases risk of developing type 2 diabetes Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Jun 2022 6:45 AM ISTNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common pediatric liver disease, affecting 5 to 8 million children in the United States. In NAFLD,...
New blood test may identify which colon cancer patients need chemotherapy Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Jun 2022 5:30 AM ISTAustralian-US researchers have developed a new blood test that could revolutionise how chemotherapy is used for colon cancer, by identifying the...
Gastric Bypass better than Sleeve Gastrectomy for 10-Year Outcomes: JAMA Written By Dr. Shravani Dali26 Jun 2022 8:00 PM ISTRoux-en-Y gastric bypass yielded slightly better weight loss at 10 years compared with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy according to a recent study...
Growth hormone improves liver health in people with NAFLD Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 Jun 2022 7:30 PM ISTGrowth hormone improves liver health in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by reducing liver fat and inflammation, according to a...
