Medically Speaking

SHIFT WORK LINKED TO POORER WORKING MEMORY, SLOWER MENTAL PROCESSING SPEED

15 Mar 2022 02:05 AM IST

A recent study has shown that shift work is linked to poorer working memory and slower mental processing speed. The study was published in ‘Occupational & Environmental Medicine’. It is also associated with lower levels of alertness and visual focus, and the ability to control impulses and situational response, potentially

Patients with severe COVID-19 who are treated with ECMO may experience lung recovery: Research

15 Mar 2022 02:04 AM IST

A new study led by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has found that some patients with severe COVID-19 who are treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) might experience significant lung recovery and return to normal lives with meaningful long-term outcomes. The research was published in the journal, ‘The Annals of

HIGH BMI IN UPPER TEENS A RISK FOR SEVERE COVID-19: STUDY

15 Mar 2022 02:03 AM IST

A new study led by the University of Gothenburg has found that men with a high body mass index (BMI) in their upper teens have an elevated risk of severe COVID-19 and can require hospitalisation later in life. The study was published in the journal, ‘Obesity’. The study included data

MEDPAY AIMS TO BUILD A DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM WITHIN STANDALONE OPD CENTRES

14 Mar 2022 08:06 AM IST

A technology-based company, Medpay, has taken a strong step in establishing the largest connected network of healthcare providers to bring the digital ecosystem within unorganised standalone OPD centres. Because the majority of clinics and pharmacies in the country are not digitally equipped, Medpay is certain to offer a variety of

People with serious mental illness may have higher risk of heart disease: Study

11 Mar 2022 09:38 AM IST

A new analysis of nearly 600,000 adults in the US revealed that those diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder might have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease at younger ages compared to adults not diagnosed with one of those serious mental illnesses. “Previous research has indicated that people

Are breast implants safe?

10 Mar 2022 01:52 AM IST

Breast Implants are medical devices that are inserted in the breast tissue surgically to increase the size of the breasts. There are three types of implants: Saline implants have a strong silicone elastomer shell, and are filled with a sterile saline solution at the time of surgery; Silicone implants are

KIDNEY HEALTH FOR ALL

10 Mar 2022 01:50 AM IST

Chronic kidney disease can be managed and prevented if you follow a healthy lifestyle.

Complex Brain Surgery Done When Patient Was Sitting

08 Mar 2022 07:10 AM IST

A six-year-old Mongolian boy successfully underwent a complicated brain surgery at the Sarvodaya Hospital in Faridabad on Monday. The boy had a tumour that was over 5 cm in size. The case was exceptional as the child remained in a sitting position during the six-hour surgery while being unconscious due

Even a newborn can have glaucoma: Prof Dr Sushmita Kaushik

04 Mar 2022 07:27 AM IST

Advanced Eye Centre PGIMER Chandigarh has seen more than 50,000 cases of Glaucoma from North India. “For patients as young as a premature baby of just 14 hours to patients as old as 80 plus, Glaucoma is detected, operated, and controlled. As Glaucoma can not be reversed or cured its

Understanding Cerebral Palsy That Led To Demise Of Satya Nadella’s Son

03 Mar 2022 07:53 AM IST

As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s son Zain, who was born with Cerebral Palsy (CP), died on Tuesday at the age of 26, this rare congenital disorder that he suffered from, has been abuzz today. While Cerebral means related to the brain, Palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles.

Computer Drug Simulations Offer Warning About Promising Diabetes, Cancer Treatment: Researchers

02 Mar 2022 07:17 AM IST

Using computer drug simulations, a team of researchers found that doctors need to be wary of prescribing a particular treatment for all types of cancer and patients. The study was published in the journal, ‘BMC Cancer’. The drug, called metformin, has traditionally been prescribed for diabetes but has been used

Immunotherapy drug strengthens head, neck cancer treatment: Study

02 Mar 2022 07:15 AM IST

A recently conducted clinical trial by the University of Cincinnati showed that by adding an immunotherapy drug to the standard of care treatment regimens, the survival rates for head and neck cancer patients with intermediate-risk features has increased. The study was published in ‘Clinical Cancer Research’, a journal of the