Air pollution linked to increased hospital admission for major heart and lung diseases Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Feb 2024 6:00 AM ISTShort and long term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to an increased risk of hospital admission for major heart and...
Missed Vaccinations- WHO says more than half the world facing high measles risk Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Feb 2024 5:30 AM ISTGeneva: More than half the world's countries will be at high or very high risk of measles outbreaks by the end of the year unless urgent preventative...
Female reproductive factors closely associated with COPD risk: BMJ study Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia21 Feb 2024 1:30 AM ISTA recent study published in the BMJ Thorax unveiled the intricate relationship between female reproductive factors and the development of Chronic...
High-sensitivity CRP level predicts bronchiectasis exacerbation risk: Study Written By Medha Baranwal19 Feb 2024 10:00 PM ISTChina: Baseline serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level at a stable state can predict the risk of bronchiectasis exacerbation, which...
AstraZeneca-Daiichi Sankyo application for Datopotamab deruxtecan accepted in US for patients with previously treated advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer Written By Ruchika Sharma19 Feb 2024 4:30 PM ISTCambridge: AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's Biologics License Application (BLA) for datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) has been accepted in the US...
Antibody Combo Evusheld Fails to show Impressive results in COVID-19 Trial Written By Aditi18 Feb 2024 7:00 PM ISTIn the Phase 3 DISCOVERY European trial, although there was a considerable rise in neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 at days 3 and 8,...
AstraZeneca Tagrisso with chemotherapy approved in US for EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer Written By Ruchika Sharma17 Feb 2024 12:00 PM ISTTagrisso (osimertinib) is a third-generation, irreversible EGFR-TKI with proven clinical activity in NSCLC, including against CNS metastases.
Can Daily Vitamin D Supplementation Reduce Upper Respiratory Infections in elderly? Written By Dr Riya Dave17 Feb 2024 11:30 AM ISTVitamin D deficiency has been associated with increased susceptibility to respiratory infections. Daily supplementation has been proposed as a...
WHO announces updates to its forthcoming guidelines on TB preventive treatment Written By Medha Baranwal17 Feb 2024 11:00 AM ISTSwitzerland: The World Health Organization (WHO), in its Rapid Communication, has announced updates to its forthcoming guidelines on tuberculosis...
High intake of niacin linked to enhanced lung function and lower COPD risk Written By Dr. Shravani Dali16 Feb 2024 3:30 AM ISTHigh intake of niacin linked to enhanced lung function and lower COPD risk suggests a new study published in the Scientific Reports.Chronic...
Lymphocytosis linked to higher prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with obstructive sleep apnea Written By Medha Baranwal15 Feb 2024 9:15 AM ISTChina: A recent study published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine has revealed an increase in the prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with obstructive...
Fact Check: Can burnt coconut shell mixed with pure honey cure asthma? Written By Dr Nitisha Kalia14 Feb 2024 3:04 PM ISTCan burnt coconut shell mixed with pure honey cure asthma?Claim:A video circulating on Instagram claims to offer a cure for asthma. The video suggests...
