'New toolkit improves heart attack care in Indian hospitals'
The Acute Coronary Syndrome Quality Improvement in Kerala (ACS QUIK) study represents the largest randomised trial in cardiovascular medicine in India to date, researchers said.
Feb 14, 2018, 19:27 PM IST
Humans vs robots: Who make better surgeons?
Robotic surgery has increased substantially in the NHS since the first machines were installed a decade ago, and is commonly used for prostate, bladder and kidney removal as well as for cutting out tumours.
Oct 25, 2017, 19:38 PM IST
Men, take note! Here's why you need to ensure your blood donor wasn't pregnant in the past
Women who receive blood transfusions from another woman who was pregnant in the past may not be at risk, the researchers observed.
Oct 18, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Diabetic kids should use insulin pumps instead of injections: Experts
The study also looked at one measure of blood sugar known as glycated hemoglobin, which assesses average blood sugar levels over the previous several months.
Oct 11, 2017, 17:38 PM IST
Exposing children to lead may impact cognitive development: Researchers
The findings, published by JAMA, showed that children with more than 10 micrograms of lead per decilitre of blood at age 11 had 4.25 points lower intelligence quotients (IQ) at age 38.
Mar 29, 2017, 14:42 PM IST
E-cigarettes linked to high risk of teen smoking
About one-third of teens in the US use e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid.
Nov 09, 2016, 08:38 AM IST
Pain, physical function improve after weight-loss surgery
The assessments were conducted prior to surgery and annually thereafter.
Apr 10, 2016, 19:20 PM IST
Study shows higher cancer risk among twins, siblings
In fraternal twins it amounted to a 37 per cent risk of developing cancer if a co-twin was diagnosed.
Jan 06, 2016, 00:37 AM IST
Just one energy drink can up your BP
Energy drink consumption has been associated with serious cardiovascular events, possibly related to caffeine and other stimulants.
Nov 09, 2015, 10:02 AM IST
