Metabolic syndrome in hospitalized COVID-19 patients tied to mortality, ARDS: JAMA Written By Medha Baranwal24 Dec 2021 9:15 AM ISTUSA: Findings from a recent study indicate that in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, metabolic syndrome is tied to an increased risk of acute...
Infants with sleep problems at risk for behavioral problems in later life: Study Written By Medha Baranwal23 Dec 2021 9:15 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry suggested a link between sleep problems during early infancy and...
Study explains faster transmission of the Omicron virus and why third dose might be needed Written By Medha Baranwal20 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTHong Kong: A team of researchers from Hong Kong University (HKU) has given an explanation on why the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus transmits...
Does Aspirin affect overall survival of patients with non-small cell lung cancer? Written By MD Editorial Team20 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTStudies have shown that those who take aspirin have a lower risk of cancer and that aspirin has a chemopreventive effect in colorectal cancer....
First double-lung transplant after COVID-19 performed in Portugal Written By Hina Zahid17 Dec 2021 11:51 AM ISTDoctors in Lisbon report on the case of a 61-year-old man who received a double lung transplant after his lungs were irreparably damaged by COVID-19,...
Compared to normal spirometry, PRISm may increase death risk and adverse CV and respiratory outcomes: JAMA Written By Dr. Shravani Dali17 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTPreserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry may increase death risk and adverse CV and respiratory outcomes compared to normal spirometry, according to a...
Dupilumab new treatment option for moderate-to-severe asthma in kids: NEJM Written By Hina Zahid16 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTA new medication has been added to the treatment options for children with moderate-to-severe asthma. In a late-stage clinical trial, the biologic...
Simple diagnostic model may accurately predict pneumonia risk in kids without an X ray Written By Hina Zahid16 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTDiagnosis of community acquired pneumonia in children usually involves x-rays, despite recommendations to limit their use by professional societies....
Novel Speech Recognizing App may help Predict HF by recognising fluid buildup in lungs: Study Written By MD Bureau16 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTHeart failure (HF) is a progressive condition that affects approximately 26 million people worldwide. Most patients with HF present to the hospital...
Wearing removable dentures tied to pneumonia risk in older adults: Study Written By Medha Baranwal15 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study in the journal JDR Clinical & Translational Research found that wearing removable dentures is a risk predictor for pneumonia...
Melatonin may exacerbate asthma leading to nocturnal symptoms, finds study Written By Hina Zahid14 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTPatients with asthma often experience a worsening of asthmatic symptoms at night in so-called "nocturnal asthma." According to reports, more than 50%...
Regular exercise reduces risk of developing and dying from pneumonia, study suggests Written By Hina Zahid11 Dec 2021 7:39 AM ISTPeople who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of developing and dying from pneumonia, new research has found. The study, led by the University...
