Amoxicillin-clavulanate as good as metronidazole fluoroquinolone combo for Diverticulitis Written By MD Editorial Team20 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTOutpatient diverticulitis is generally treated with amoxicillin-clavulanate or a combination of metronidazole and a fluoroquinolone...
Paediatric inflammatory bowel disease may increase incidence of VTE, finds study Written By MD Editorial Team20 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTCanada has reported the highest incidence of paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the world. IBD is a group of intestinal disorders that...
Optimal timing of cholecystectomy after necrotising biliary pancreatitis crucial: Study Written By Dr. Nandita Mohan19 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTFollowing an episode of acute biliary pancreatitis, cholecystectomy is advised to prevent recurrent biliary events.There is limited evidence...
Higher intake of vitamin D may prevent colorectal cancer in younger women: Study Written By Hina Zahid19 Aug 2021 8:45 AM ISTResults suggest that vitamin D may be important in younger adults for health and possibly colorectal cancer prevention.USA: Higher intake of vitamin D...
Whey protein supplementation effectively reduces NAFLD risk in women with PCOS: Study Written By Dr. Shravani Dali18 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTWhey protein supplementation improves the glycemic response and helps combat non-fatty alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) consequences among women with...
Researchers discover promising biomarker for effective management of chronic hepatitis B patients Written By Hina Zahid17 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTChina: A viral protein is effective in predicting disease severity and treatment response in chronic hepatitis B patients (CHB), show results from a...
Delayed ileostomy closure increases odds of Clostridium Difficile infection: Study Written By Dr. Nandita Mohan16 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTA diverting ileostomy is typically performed to divert intestinal contents in high-risk colorectal anastomoses. Ileostomy closure is associated with...
Experimental drug shows promise in treatment of NAFLD in phase 2 trial Written By Hina Zahid14 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: An experimental, oral, once-daily, selective fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitor has shown promise for the treatment of non-alcoholic...
Spore-forming probiotics effective in treatment of functional dyspepsia: Lancet Written By Dr. Nandita Mohan13 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTCurrent treatments for functional dyspepsia have limited efficacy or present safety issues. However, B coagulans MY01 and B subtilis MY02, the spore...
Peri-operative glucocorticosteroids decrease complication risk after major pancreatic resection Written By Dr. Nandita Mohan12 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTThere is increasing evidence that peri-operative glucocorticosteroid can ameliorate the systemic response following major surgery. Perioperative ...
High fasting blood sugar tied to development of pancreatic cancer: Study Written By Medha Baranwal10 Aug 2021 11:00 AM ISTSweden: Impaired fasting blood sugar levels in people aged >55 are associated with pancreatic cancer risk, show results from a recent nested...
DOACs use linked to bleeding in hepatocellular carcinoma: Study Written By Dr. Shravani Dali9 Aug 2021 9:00 PM ISTThe presence of hepatocellular carcinoma is tied with major bleeding, suggests a study published in the Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. ...
