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Extra Calories and not Fructose Responsible for the Obesity Epidemic
22 February 2012
  Consumption of fructose has been accused as the main culprit behind obesity for a long time now. People trying to lose weight have been advised to stay away from food containing fructose. But this has not always translated into weight loss. A study was undertaken recently, by the researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital, to review the effects of fructose on the body weight.   The research, findings of which have been published in the latest issue of the journal Annals of...

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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Women more likely to respond to ERA therapy
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a subset of a larger grouping ‘Pulmonary Hypertension’ and includes the idiopathic PAH, familial... Read more...
Tiotropium reduces mortality in COPD patients
Thursday, 16 February 2012
The beneficial effects of tiotropium, a long acting antimuscarinic agent (LAMA) in COPD patients has been previously shown in a large trial (UPLIFT... Read more...
A Multicomponent Lifestyle Intervention is better to Motivate Teens to Lose Weight
Thursday, 16 February 2012
  Keeping an eye on the ever-increasing obesity problem in teens, several clinic-based weight control programs have been devised for the youth.... Read more...
Cesarean Section found to be associated with Respiratory Problems in Premature Babies
Friday, 10 February 2012
  Doctors have always believed that cesarean section is the safer option to deliver preterm babies. According to the latest data available, compared... Read more...
Incidence of Cardiac Arrest in Marathon Participants Increasing
Monday, 16 January 2012
  Running has always been advocated as one of the best forms of exercise. However, more and more cases of race related cardiac arrests have been... Read more...
Preoperative Aspirin can Reduce Postoperative Complications following Cardiac Surgery
Tuesday, 06 December 2011
  According to a new study published in the latest edition of the journal Annals of Surgery, aspirin can reduce many postoperative complications of... Read more...
Increased Coffee Consumption can Decrease Depression in Women
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
  Although caffeinated drinks are well known for their property of central nervous system stimulation, yet there have been very few studies to... Read more...
Children Born After Unplanned Pregnancy Lag Behind in Verbal Abilities
Saturday, 24 September 2011
  Children born after unplanned pregnancy are found to lag behind other children in their verbal, non verbal and spatial abilities, according to a... Read more...
Obstruction of Nasolacrimal Duct may lead to Lazy Eye
Thursday, 13 October 2011
  Around 1.6 percent to 3.6 percent people suffer from “lazy eye”, a condition which in medical terminology is referred to as... Read more...
Aspirin found to be associated with Macular Degeneration
Saturday, 01 October 2011
  A new European study has found that people taking aspirin daily are twice more likely to suffer from late stage macular degeneration. Although... Read more...
Chrysotile Asbestos Exposure linked to Lung Malignancy
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Asbestos was once widely used worldwide. With the realization of health hazards associated with asbestos exposure more than 52 countries have either... Read more...
Drinking Red Wine in Moderation may reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
Sunday, 08 January 2012
  Alcohol consumption is a known risk factor for development of breast cancer. But, on the other hand, studies have shown that aromatase inhibitors... Read more...
Tear Drops may be Used to Test the Levels of Blood Sugar
Wednesday, 09 November 2011
  As the world faces an obesity epidemic, the incidence of diabetes is also showing a corresponding increasing trend. More than 5 percent of the... Read more...
Drugs for Type II Diabetes linked to Pancreatic Cancer
Saturday, 17 September 2011
  Two new drugs used in the treatment of type II diabetes have been found to be associated with a higher incidence of pancreatitis and pancreatic... Read more...
Sleep Apnea and Road Traffic Accidents
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that is prevalent in 2-4% of general population. Individuals with OSA are generally obese, snore... Read more...
Sleep Apnea Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation, a new modality of treatment
Friday, 17 February 2012
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep. Individuals with OSA tend to be obese, snore at... Read more...
Anti-balding drug Propecia can cause irreversible sexual dysfunction
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Propecia (Finasteride) is a popular drug used as a treatment for male pattern baldness. Initial research and other studies show that the drug is very... Read more...
Dapoxetine : A New Drug for Premature Ejaculation
Friday, 17 December 2010
Dapoxetine, a drug belonging to the group called SSRI or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors has shown acceptable results in the phase 3 clinical... Read more...
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Cosmetic Surgery - Dr. Manojkumar Manwani Interview
Sunday, 06 February 2011
Dr. Manojkumar Manwani is an internationally well known cosmetic surgeon based in Mumbai. He is a honorary cosmetic and plastic surgeon in Criticare... Read more...
First near total facial transplant at Cleveland Clinic by Dr.Marie Siemionow
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
The first near total facial transplant was performed at the Cleveland Clinic, with nearly 80 percent of the patient’s face being replaced. The... Read more...
Physicians tend to Over-Treat Bacteria in Urine
Friday, 13 January 2012
  In a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers from Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the MD... Read more...
Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of UTI in Children
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
  The American Academy of Pediatrics had issued guidelines for the management of urinary tract infections (UTI) in febrile infants and young... Read more...
No Adverse Effect of Pregnancy on Appendectomy and Cholecystectomy
Saturday, 10 December 2011
  Many a times, pregnant women defer important operations out of fear that their pregnancy may result in complications during surgery. However,... Read more...
Single Embryo Transfer can Reduce twin pregnancies without affecting Pregnancy Rates
Monday, 24 October 2011
  Infertility clinics around the world have always followed the practice of implanting multiple embryos in the hope that at least one of them... Read more...
Eating Fruits can Lower the Risk of Uterine Fibroids
Thursday, 17 November 2011
  Uterine fibroids can be very troublesome at times. They can give rise to pain in lower abdomen, associated with an abnormally high bleeding during... Read more...
Young Women Undergoing Hysterectomy at an Increased Risk of Early Menopause
Monday, 14 November 2011
  Almost 600,000 women in the U.S. undergo hysterectomy each year to get rid of problems like fibroids and unusually heavy periods. In most of these... Read more...
Positron Emission Tomography can detect Dementia Accurately
Saturday, 07 January 2012
  According to a new research which spanned more than ten years, positron emission tomography (PET) has been found to be useful in detecting most of... Read more...
Ultrasound Technology : the stethoscope of the future
Saturday, 25 June 2011
Path-breaking development in the field of ultrasound technology gives way to miniaturized bedside ultrasound to become a reality - reveals a recent... Read more...
Radiation Therapy works well for HIV-Positive Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Saturday, 22 January 2011
Treatment for cancer patients who are also HIV Positive is now possible via radiation therapy.   People tested positive of the human... Read more...
Adjuvant radiotherapy after radical prostatectomy does not improve overall survival
Friday, 17 December 2010
In a study published in the 'British Journal of Urology', researchers analyzed the medical records of around 750 patients who were treated... Read more...
Curable Fungal Infection Often Mistaken as Recurrence of TB and Left Untreated
Thursday, 01 December 2011
  A new report published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization states that cases of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) are often... Read more...
Vaccine against Malaria may soon be a Reality
Thursday, 10 November 2011
  Malaria is a parasitic disease transported through the female anopheles mosquito. It is a dangerous disease responsible for the death of almost... Read more...
A High Body Mass Index leads to more Acne during Adolescence in Girls
Saturday, 21 January 2012
  Acne is the bane of teenagers worldwide. Around 10 to 20 % adolescents are said to be suffering from it. Similarly, obesity is another problem... Read more...
Patients with Psoriasis more Likely to Suffer from Heart Diseases
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
  According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, patients suffering from psoriasis have to be extra careful... Read more...
Persistent Microscopic Hematuria in Young Adults can lead to an Increased Risk of Developing ESRD
Saturday, 27 August 2011
  The results of a retrospective, population based study conducted in Israel indicate that a persistent microscopic hematuria in adolescents and... Read more...
Biomarkers to Predict Kidney Injury after Heart Surgery Identified
Friday, 12 August 2011
  Acute kidney injury (AKI) is often a disastrous consequence of surgeries. It is preventable and yet, in case it happens, the results are more... Read more...
Extra Calories and not Fructose Responsible for the Obesity Epidemic
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
  Consumption of fructose has been accused as the main culprit behind obesity for a long time now. People trying to lose weight have been advised to... Read more...
Stress contributes to Obesity
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
  Until now, faulty diet and lack of exercise have been blamed for obesity. However, not all cases of obesity can be explained on the basis of these... Read more...
Mechanism of Action of Chinese Wonder Herb discovered
Saturday, 18 February 2012
  Chang Shan, a type of hydrangea found in Tibet and Nepal has been used for thousands of years by Chinese doctors for treating malaria. The... Read more...
New research finds out the biological connect of \'listening to music\'
Thursday, 09 June 2011
Music has no language – listening to music is rather a biological trait. Findings of a new study by the University of Helsinki explore... Read more...
Medical Tourism in India
Saturday, 18 December 2010
Medical Tourism is a new and a growing concept. Travel to seek medical care is as old as the civilizations. For decades people from the third world... Read more...
Antibiotics have no Major Role to play in most cases of Acute Rhinosinusitis
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
  Studies have shown that acute rhinosinusitis is the fifth most common condition where physicians prescribe antibiotics. However, it remained... Read more...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea may be related to Sudden Hearing Loss in Males
Sunday, 22 January 2012
  Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition found in obese individuals, wherein the airways get occluded while sleeping, leading to a sudden dip... Read more...
Immune Responses influenced by Early Life Farm Environment
Friday, 17 February 2012
  The growing incidence of asthma and other immune related disorders in the West has been bothering the physicians for a long time. Now, a new... Read more...
Chlorinated Indoor Swimming Pools lead to Asthma like Changes in Swimmers
Thursday, 12 January 2012
    Training in chlorinated indoor swimming pools can lead to mild asthma like changes in the lungs of swimmers. This is the finding of a new study... Read more...
It is better to go for Defibrillation rather than Continuing with CPR beyond One Minute
Friday, 02 September 2011
  A recent study conducted by Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), the University of Ottawa and the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC)... Read more...
Single breath counting can be used to evaluate children with asthma
Friday, 07 January 2011
Single breath counting correlates with pulmonary function test values. Asthma is a chronic disease that affects significant percentage of children.... Read more...
New Method developed to predict the Progression of a Brain Tumor
Saturday, 28 January 2012
  Even after removal of low grade glioma, a tumor of the brain, by neurosurgery, the chances of recurrence are high in many patients. And what was... Read more...
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Interview with Neurosurgeon Dr.S.N.Manikandan
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Dr. S.N. Manikandan is a consultant neurosurgeon at Fortis Hospital, New Delhi. He graduated from some of the top medical teaching institutions in... Read more...
Majority of Spine Surgery Patients Found to be Vitamin D Deficient
Thursday, 03 November 2011
  A study presented at the 26th Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society has found that majority of the patients undergoing spine... Read more...
New Clinical Guidelines to Reduce Venous Thrombo-Embolism after Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries
Sunday, 02 October 2011
  Hip and knee replacement surgeries are counted among the most successful surgeries in restoring function and minimizing pain. More than 800,000... Read more...
Cognitive Decline begins by the Age of 45
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
  Until now, it was widely believed that our cognitive functions begin to decline once we attain the age of 60. However, a new study published in... Read more...
Stroke Patients may Benefit by Magnetic Stimulation of Brain
Thursday, 15 December 2011
  Stroke results in the development of an imbalance between the brain’s two hemispheres. While one hemisphere becomes overactive, the activity... Read more...
Advantages of Aerobics and Strength-based training for the older men and women
Thursday, 03 February 2011
Aerobics and strength based training prevent illness and promote physical fitness. Highly advisable for the elderly, to help them gain health that... Read more...
Antiaging Medicines delay the aging process : A myth or reality?
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Is the antiaging drug that you use actually successful in delaying aging or is it just your illusion? A recent study attempts to look for scientific... Read more...
Incidence of Kawasaki Disease Higher in Filipino Children
Sunday, 08 May 2011
A study published in the May 6, 2011 issue of Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal states that the incidence of Kawasaki disease (KD) is higher in... Read more...
Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
Friday, 29 April 2011
Hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy is characterised by grade 4 clubbing of fingers or toes, symmetrical periostitis of long bones distally and... Read more...
Increasing Number of Patients Using Opioids for Chronic Abdominal Pain
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
  One of the commonest symptom with which a patient visits the doctor is that of chronic abdominal pain. The pain is often severe and does not... Read more...
Live Liver Donors at Risk of Developing Long Term Complications
Monday, 07 November 2011
  Many people around the world suffering from end stage liver disease, due to hepatitis C or alcohol abuse or any other causes; require a liver... Read more...
Inappropriate antibiotic therapy in sepsis increases the duration of hospitalization
Thursday, 03 February 2011
Early and appropriate antibiotic therapy is one of the cornerstones of sepsis management. In a study conducted in a large academic center it was... Read more...
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Varicose Veins - Dr.Pankaj Patel Interview
Sunday, 13 February 2011
Dr. Pankaj Patel is a leading mumbai based vascular surgeon and an expert in endovascular interventional procedures. His main area of interest is... Read more...
Transplanted Stem Cells show Promising Results in Brain Injury
Saturday, 11 February 2012
  A new study shows that the stem cells, transplanted in rats who have suffered from brain injury, help in functional recovery. The study has been... Read more...
Cardiac Stem Cell Transplant may be used to Treat Advanced Heart Failure
Thursday, 26 January 2012
  In the aftermath of a myocardial infarction, a part of the cardiac muscles involved dies and is replaced by scar tissue. Though ways have been... Read more...
A Bout of Vigorous Exercise can Increase Energy Expenditure for up to 14 hours
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
  We all know that vigorous exercise can lead to elevated energy expenditure. But what was not known until now was the effect of exercise on the... Read more...
Runners, do you stretch before your run?
Saturday, 19 February 2011
A recent study presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons finds out whether or not stretching helps in avoiding an injury. Running is a... Read more...
Nicotine Patch may prevent Relapse in People trying to give up Smoking
Monday, 13 February 2012
  A new study has found that people who use nicotine patch therapy in their effort to give up smoking have less likelihood of suffering from a... Read more...
Magnesium Rich Diet can reduce the Risk of Strokes
Sunday, 15 January 2012
  A new study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has seconded what the physicians have always recommended- a diet rich in... Read more...
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Embryology of diaphragm
Friday, 16 December 2011
The diaphragm is formed by the fusion of the following embryonic structures 1)      Septum transversum... Read more...
Bronchogenic Cysts
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Bronchogenic cysts are cystic lesions found it the thoracic cavity arising due to the abnormal separation of localized portions of primitive... Read more...
Hypoxic Ventilatory Response
Saturday, 17 September 2011
Hypoxia Hypoxia refers to the decreased availability of oxygen at the cellular level which impairs normal aerobic metabolism.  The aerobic... Read more...
Surveillance Tracheal Aspirate Culture doesn't Accurately Predict the Cause of LRTI
Thursday, 09 February 2012
  It is a routine practice among pediatric surgeons to get the culture of tracheal aspirate done in children with tracheostomy tubes and suffering... Read more...
Surgery plays an Important Role in Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
  The incidence of thyroid cancer in children has been increasing steadily. The present incidence rate stands at 0.54 per 100,000 children. It... Read more...
Soft Diet leads to a Short Mandible and subsequent Dental Overcrowding
Thursday, 02 February 2012
  A new research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), has found that the size... Read more...
Effective Dose of Propofol is lower in Obese Children
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
  According to a recent study presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the effective dose of propofol in... Read more...
More likelihood of Acute Kidney Injury during Hip Stabilization Surgery under GA
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
  According to a study presented at the 2011 annual spring meeting of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the chances of... Read more...
Replacing Caloric Beverages with Non-Caloric ones can help in Losing Weight
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
  Doctors have often suggested obese individuals to replace their artificially sweetened beverages with non-sweetened beverages or water in order to... Read more...
Elderly consuming Green Tea show Less Incidence of Functional Disability
Monday, 06 February 2012
  There have been reports which claim that consuming green tea regularly is associated with reduced likelihood of developing stroke, cognitive... Read more...
Home of blood forming stem cells identified
Monday, 30 January 2012
  Although scientists have found ways to produce stem cells and convert them into cells of various types, they were unable to produce blood... Read more...
PET Imaging of Estrogen Receptors helpful in Diagnosis of Uncertain Breast Cancer
Sunday, 05 February 2012
  Breast cancer is the leading cancer affecting women in western countries. For treating breast cancer, it is important to know the estrogen... Read more...
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