UBE decompression effective treatment option in patients with thoracic OLF Written By Dr Supreeth D R2 Oct 2022 10:45 PM ISTOssification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is an uncommon disease that mostly occurs in East Asians. Laminectomy is often considered when patients...
New dental material may help reduce sensitivity of teeth in case of abrasion of enamel Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTScientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a material for mineralizing bones and teeth. By adding a complex of amino acids to hydroxyapatite, they were...
Amyloidosis of Femoral Neck: An Unusual Cause of Pathologic Fracture Dr Supreeth D R30 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTThe deposition of amyloid within human tissue can be detrimental to the proper functioning of multiple organ systems. While the infiltration of the...
Injection Posimir available for relief of pain after shoulder surgery Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTPosimir (bupivacaine solution) is now commercially available for providing postsurgical analgesia up to 72 hours following arthroscopic subacromial...
Case of Bilateral Erosive Septic Hip Arthritis Following Pregnancy: a report Written By Dr Supreeth D R29 Sept 2022 6:45 PM ISTE.A. Boes et al report on a 34-year-old female whose normal spontaneous vaginal delivery was complicated by Group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization....
New implantable shock absorber relieves pain, delays knee replacement in osteoarthritis patients Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Sept 2022 9:30 AM ISTUSA: Knee pain is a chronic condition that affects approximately 14 million Americans of all ages. Total knee replacement is the last remedy if...
Calcium supplementation in young adulthood strengthens bones, claims new meta-analysis Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Sept 2022 9:00 AM ISTThere has been considerable debate about whether calcium supplementation has effects on bone health among young people. Further the effect of calcium...
Bony pelvis structures in the CT don't affect the perioperative outcomes of Radical Prostatectomy Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia27 Sept 2022 11:30 AM ISTBony pelvic characteristics in Computed tomography (CT) might not have a big impact on how open radical prostatectomy (RP) goes postoperatively, says...
Mass like calcific peri arthritis of wrist presenting as acute carpal tunnel syndrome: Case report Written By Dr Supreeth D R26 Sept 2022 7:30 PM ISTHydroxyapatite deposition disease (HADD) is a common localized disorder characterized by deposition of hydroxyapatite in soft tissues. These...
Ablative CO2 laser debridement significantly reduces the time-to-heal for chronic wounds: study Written By Dr Supreeth D R25 Sept 2022 8:30 PM ISTTreating chronic cutaneous wounds is challenging, and debridement is a central concept in treating them. Studies have shown that CO2 laser debridement...
Rituximab can halt risk of deterioration in myasthenia gravis, finds JAMA study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Sept 2022 8:30 PM ISTIn myasthenia gravis, the immune system attacks the receptors between nerves and muscles, causing abnormal muscle weakness and fatigue. It often...
Shear wave elastography a valuable tool for diagnosing and grading carpal tunnel syndrome: study Written By Dr Supreeth D R23 Sept 2022 8:30 PM ISTRenato Antonio Sernik et al conducted a study to quantify the shear velocity and stiffness of the median nerve (MN) with shear wave elastography...
