Gut microbiota a major player in modulating successful weight loss, finds study Written By Hina Zahid16 Sept 2021 4:56 AM ISTWashington, D.C. - Gut microbiota influences the ability to lose weight in humans, according to new research. The findings were published this week...
Treatment of IBD with steroids and tofacitinib increases cholesterol levels: Study Written By MD Editorial Team14 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease however prevalence of obesity, hypertension and...
Severe NAFLD tied to subclinical coronary atherosclerosis risk: Study Written By MD Editorial Team13 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTSevere Non-alcoholic Fatty liver disease is associated with a high risk of subclinical atherosclerosis, independent of Framingham's risk score (FRS)...
Remdesivir use may induce hepatobiliary side effects including acute hepatic failure Written By MD Editorial Team11 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe pharmacovigilance study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology investigated the gastrointestinal adverse drug...
Minimally invasive surgery bests open resections in colon cancer, finds study Written By Medha Baranwal10 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in patients with locally advanced colon cancer is beneficial over open resections, a recent study has revealed....
Is domperidon useful in treatment of gastroparesis? Written By MD Bureau9 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTAs the use of domperidone for gastroparesis remains controversial and limited. A recent study, Which was published in Clinical Gastroenterology and...
GERD weakly associated with asthma exacerbation in kids: Study Written By Dr. Shravani Dali6 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTGastroesophageal reflux disease is not significantly associated with asthma exacerbation, according to a study published in the Pediatric Allergy...
Amoxicillin-clavulanate reduces drug-induced side effects in diverticulitis patients: Study Written By MD Editorial Team4 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Diverticulitis treatment with amoxicillin-clavulanate reduces the risk for fluoroquinolone-related harms without negatively affecting...
Preoperative thoracic CT improves risk assessment of postop mechanical ventilation: Study Written By Hina Zahid4 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Thoracic CT before abdominal or pelvic surgery can be used to improve risk assessment for the need of postoperative mechanical ventilation, a...
Mesh placement in Emergency Incisional hernia repair may increase risk of complications: Study Written By MD Editorial Team3 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTIntestinal hernia accounts upto 15 %-20% of hernia. Incisionalhernia is known to affect quality of life and on a longer term there is risk of...
Antibiotics use tied to higher risk of colon cancer: Study Written By Hina Zahid3 Sept 2021 8:15 AM ISTSweden: There is a clear link between taking antibiotics and an increased risk of developing colon cancer within the next five to ten years. This has...
PPIs administered with NOACs for AF decrease risk of upper GI bleed Written By MD Editorial Team1 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTCo administration of Proton pump inhibitors reduces upper GI bleeds in patients with Atrial fibrillation on Non-Vitamin K antagonist oral...
