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Men Have Higher Risk of Extubation Failure compared to females in ICU Setting

In a recent study published in the Annals of Intensive Care uncovered a significant difference in the risk of extubation failure between male and female patients in intensive care setting. This post hoc analysis of a large-scale clinical trial focused on patients at high risk of extubation failure in intensive care units (ICUs) and explored […]

Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy Associated With Lasting Effects on Heart

New research from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who developed signs of elevated blood pressure during pregnancy were more likely to have residual evidence of abnormal heart structure and function up to a decade after the pregnancy. “This study helps to clarify that, for some women, pregnancy is not just a […]

Patients with mental distress after MI likely to have PTSD, finds study

A recent cross-sectional epidemiological study sheds light on a concerning trend among individuals who have experienced myocardial infarction (MI). The research, conducted as part of the Tromsø Study, aimed to investigate the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among patients following a confirmed diagnosis of myocardial infarction and explore the relationship between PTSD symptoms and […]

Higher scores for systemic inflammatory markers linked to higher prevalence of hypertension

In a sweeping epidemiological analysis aimed at unraveling the mysteries of hypertension, researchers have unveiled a significant breakthrough in understanding the associations between systemic inflammation markers and the prevalence of this prevalent health condition. They found a robust and significant positive correlation between systemic immune inflammation index (SII), system inflammation response index (SIRI), and aggregate […]

DAPT within 72 hours can help improve stroke symptoms

Dual antiplatelet treatment (DAPT) has proven to lower the risk of recurrent stroke as compared with aspirin alone when treatment is initiated early (≤24 hours) after an acute mild stroke. The effect of clopidogrel plus aspirin as compared with aspirin alone administered within 72 hours after the onset of acute cerebral ischemia from atherosclerosis has […]

How Repetitive Head injury leads to dementia in Football Players, reveals MRI study

In a groundbreaking study conducted between April 2021 and October 2022, researchers have uncovered alarming connections between repetitive head impacts (RHIs) in American football and an increased burden of white matter hyperintensity (WMH). They found that Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) WMH in RHI-exposed individuals exhibits distinct risk factors and underlying pathologies when compared with asymptomatic […]

Low-Carbohydrate Diet helps in Weight Change

Low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) are popular and gained considerable attention, as they hold the promise for promoting weight loss and improving metabolic health. LCDs, include diets such as ketogenic diets with only 5% to 10% of energy from carbohydrates, have led to favorable short-term weight changes. A recent cohort study suggests LCDs that emphasized high-quality proteins, […]

Zydus Healthcare gets Rs 284.58 crore income tax demand notice

Zydus Lifesciences on Tuesday said its arm Zydus Healthcare Ltd has been served an income tax notice demand of Rs 284.58 crore for the assessment year 2023-2024. Zydus Healthcare Ltd (ZHL), a wholly-owned subsidiary, has received an intimation under section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (IT Act), determining demand of Rs 284.58 crore, […]

Govt doctors in Haryana observe daylong strike, OPD services hit at some hospitals

Government doctors in Haryana observed a strike on Wednesday in support of their various demands, impacting outpatient department (OPD) services at some hospitals. The strike was observed on a call given by the Haryana Civil Medical Services Association (HCMS). For more news & updates, check out the link given below: https://medicaldialogues.in/ Powered by WPeMatico