Disease-information
Covid-19 has spread and had a
profound effect on the lives and health of people around the globe.Recent evidence shows that a
range of symptoms can remain after the clearance of the acute infection in many
people who have had covid-19, and this condition is known as long covid.The National Institute for
Health and Care Excellence (NICE) defines...
Medical management of GERD mainly
uses proton pump inhibitors. Alginates plus Antacids also have proven efficacy.
Tolerance and safety were good and comparable in both groups.Alginates plus Antacids was
non-inferior to omeprazole in achieving a 24-h heartburn-free period in
moderate episodic heartburn, and is a relevant effective alternative tr...
A study published Oct. 12
in the Annals of Internal Medicine that compared three types of direct oral
anticoagulants (DOACs) found that rivaroxaban was associated with a much higher
risk of overall and major gastrointestinal bleeding than apixaban or
dabigatran, according to a study. Other studies yield similar results.The researchers found
th...
A study published Oct. 12
in the Annals of Internal Medicine that compared three types of direct oral
anticoagulants (DOACs) found that rivaroxaban was associated with a much higher
risk of overall and major gastrointestinal bleeding than apixaban or
dabigatran, according to a study. Other studies yield similar results.The researchers found
th...
An Endocrine Society Guideline UpdateWhat Is the Definition of
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis?Osteoporosis is defined as “a [silent] skeletal disorder characterized by
compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture. Bone
strength reflects the integration of two main features: bone density and bone
quality” RemoveAvailable...
Urinary tract infections are
common during pregnancy, and the most common causative organism is Escherichia
coli. Escherichia coli accounts for 80 to 90 percent of
infections. Other gram-negative rods such as Proteus mirabilis and Klebsiella
pneumoniae are also common.It's possible to have UTI during
pregnancy without any symptoms. UTI affect...
Esomeprazole is the S-isomer of
Omeprazole and reduces gastric acid secretion through a specific targeted
mechanism of action. It is a specific inhibitor of the acid pump in the
parietal cell. Esomeprazole works better to lower acidity in the gut and
improve symptoms of GERD compared to omeprazole. How?Find out below: RemoveAvailable Brand
Cefuroxime is the 2nd
generation cephalosporin group of broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic. And Clavulanic
acid is a beta lactamase inhibitor used to enhance the effectiveness
of beta lactam antibiotics.CEFUROXIME- CLAVULANATE is
indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused
by susceptible strains of the desig...
Russian health officials have approved a single-dose version
of the Sputnik V vaccine. Sputnik Light has showed nearly 80 per cent efficacy
in tests.
The single dose Sputnik Light vaccine demonstrated 79.4%
efficacy according to analyzed data taken from 28 days after the injection was
administered as part of Russia’s mass vaccination program...
During the COVID-19 pandemic,
healthcare providers in areas where dengue is endemic need to consider dengue and
COVID-19 in the differential diagnosis of acute febrile illnesses.
Most people with dengue and
COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home; symptoms usually last a few
days, and people tend to feel better after a week.
Ho...
Reflux esophagitis is an
esophageal mucosal injury that occurs secondary to retrograde flux of gastric
contents into the esophagus. Clinically, this is referred to as
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Fig: EsophagitisWhich PPI is Superior?Some of the present study demonstrated that Esomeprazole gave faster symptom relief
in patients with R...
Key Points about Vitamin D
Deficiency and Dependency
Vitamin D deficiency is common
and results from inadequate exposure to sunlight and inadequate dietary
intake (usually occurring together) and/or from chronic kidney disease.
The deficiency can cause muscle
aches and weakness, bone pain, and osteomalacia....
