New Disease-Severity Score may Predicts Mortality Risk in Pulmonary TB Written By Dr Riya Dave1 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTPulmonary tuberculosis remains a significant global health concern, necessitating effective tools for predicting and managing mortality risks....
Vaping increases asthma risk among adolescents, study suggests Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study has revealed a potential relationship between the use of e-cigarettes (vaping) and asthma among US adolescents. The findings,...
Combination immunotherapy before surgery promising for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Findings from a novel multicenter phase 2 NeoCOAST platform trial revealed that patients with stage 1-3 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) given...
Exhaled breath analysis promising for detection of malignant pleural mesothelioma Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Sept 2023 10:45 AM ISTBelgium: A recent study has shown the potential of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath as a non-invasive marker for malignant pleural...
Infant food allergy tied to reduced lung function and childhood asthma: Lancet Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 Sept 2023 10:30 AM ISTAustralia: A recent study, published in the Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, has found an association between food allergy in infancy...
Reduced HFNC oxygen therapy among kids with bronchiolitis tied to shorter length of hospital stay Written By Dr. Shravani Dali27 Sept 2023 8:45 PM ISTReduced HFNC oxygen therapy among kids with bronchiolitis linked to shorter length of hospital stay suggests a new study published in the...
Quinolones and Macrolides Effective Against Legionella Pneumonia Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia27 Sept 2023 10:00 AM ISTThe treatment of Legionella pneumonia, particularly in cases of respiratory failure, has been a subject of debate within the medical community. A...
Inhaled Fluticasone Furoate not effective Against COVID-19: NEJM Jacinthlyn Sylvia26 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn a recent clinical trial evaluated the efficacy of repurposed medications in treating outpatients with confirmed COVID-19. The findings published in...
Tobacco Use Linked to Poor Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes With Increased Chances Of Recurrence And Mortality Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Sept 2023 9:45 AM ISTSmoking and tobacco use have long been associated with a range of health risks, and a recent comprehensive study has reinforced the link between...
Inhaled Fluticasone fails to speed recovery in mild-to-moderate COVID-19 cases Written By Isra Zaman26 Sept 2023 9:15 AM ISTIn a recent trial published in the NEJM, it was found that the use of inhaled fluticasone furoate, a glucocorticoid, did not significantly shorten the...
COVID-19 Vaccination May Alleviate long COVID Symptoms Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Sept 2023 10:15 AM ISTA prospective observational cohort study published in International Journal Of Infectious Diseases by Maryam N and colleagues has shed light on the...
Paxlovid and Molnupiravir Reduce Mortality and Hospitalisation in High-Risk Omicron-Infected Patients Written By Dr Riya Dave23 Sept 2023 11:30 AM ISTRitonavir-boosted Nirmatrelvir and Molnupiravir, two oral antiviral drugs currently used to treat nonhospitalized COVID-19 patients at high risk of...
