Choice of skin disinfectant by surgeons impacts infection risk, says a Canadian-American study Written By Anshika Mishra2 Feb 2024 9:15 AM ISTDoes the type of solution used by surgeons to disinfect skin before surgery impact the risk of surgical site infection? According to new research from...
Patients with acute ischemic stroke after cardiac intervention less likely to be treated with endovascular thrombectomy: JAMA Written By Medha Baranwal31 Jan 2024 8:45 PM ISTUSA: Patients with ischemic stroke after cardiac intervention are less likely to be treated with endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), a recent study...
Study shows negative impact of smoking on outcomes of varicocelectomy Written By Medha Baranwal31 Jan 2024 5:00 PM ISTTurkey: A retrospective cohort study published in International Urology and Nephrology has shown the negative effect of smoking on varicocelectomy...
Both bone grafting and titanium mesh grafting equally effective for treatment of spinal tuberculosis Written By Dr. Shravani Dali31 Jan 2024 10:15 AM ISTBoth bone grafting and titanium mesh grafting are equally effective for the treatment of spinal tuberculosis suggests a new study published in the...
Multi-arterial CABG tied to superior long-term survival compared to single arterial grafting Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Jan 2024 10:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study has found that multi-arterial grafting CABG is associated with superior long-term survival compared to single arterial grafting,...
Almost 50% of patients under 60 years choose TAVR over SAVR with worse outcomes Written By Prem Aggarwal30 Jan 2024 1:45 AM ISTDespite national guidelines recommending surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients under age 65 with severe aortic stenosis, many...
Higher incidence of accessory ossicles found in foot and ankle among male professional soccer players Written By Medha Baranwal29 Jan 2024 6:30 PM ISTJapan: A recent study published in International Orthopaedics reported a higher incidence of accessory ossicles in the foot and ankle in male elite...
Non-opioid analgesia as effective as opioid analgesia after Operative Treatment for Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fractures Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia28 Jan 2024 8:00 PM ISTA recent study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found that opioids may not be necessary for treating pediatric supracondylar humeral...
Post-traumatic stress disorder is underdiagnosed in people with burn injuries Written By Medha Baranwal28 Jan 2024 6:00 PM ISTUSA: A large database analysis revealed that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be underdiagnosed in the burn population. Those with burns and...
Endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release, which has low incidence of revision CTR? Written By Medha Baranwal27 Jan 2024 1:30 AM ISTUSA: Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (CTR) is associated with a higher incidence of revision compared to open CTR, a recent study has suggested;...
Substantial Weight Loss following Bariatric Surgery may improve Lung Function Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Jan 2024 9:00 AM ISTRockville: Bariatric surgery, a surgical procedure to alter the digestive system or reduce stomach size, triggers ''substantial weight loss and...
Can poor olfaction lead to faster decline in mobility among older adults? Written By Dr. Shravani Dali25 Jan 2024 2:30 AM ISTResearchers have found that poor olfaction may signify impaired mobility in older adults. The study has been published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head...
