Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research, Chandigarh

This study tested two medicines for a severe lung infection called pulmonary mucormycosis, which has a high death rate. The standard treatment, amphotericin B, is given through an IV and can cause serious side effects. The study compared it to posaconazole, a pill that may be eas…

This study tested whether giving growth hormone to people with advanced liver cirrhosis could help them live longer without needing a transplant or having serious complications like fluid buildup or infections. 96 adults with decompensated cirrhosis took part. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether a 7-day course of antibiotics works as well as the standard 14-day course for treating ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. The goal was to see if shorter treatment could reduce side effects and antibiotic res…

This study tested whether a chlorhexidine-alcohol scrub is better than povidone-iodine at preventing infections after a medical thoracoscopy, a procedure to take a sample from the lining of the lung. 100 adults with undiagnosed fluid around the lung took part. The goal was to see…

This study looked at 350 adults with liver cirrhosis and sepsis-induced low blood pressure to find the best way to decide how much fluid to give. The goal was to see which method helps reach a safe blood pressure without causing fluid overload. The findings may improve care for t…

This study looked at 100 ICU patients to see if closed-type IV catheters stay in place longer than open-type ones. The goal was to find which type causes fewer complications like vein irritation. Results will help nurses choose the best catheter for patient care.

This study looked at whether yoga can reduce certain DNA changes (chromosomal translocations) in police security guards who have high-stress jobs protecting VIPs. 203 guards were split into two groups: one did yoga for 3 months, and the other continued their normal routine. Resea…