1. Colchicine did not significantly reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation or myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery. 2. Use of colchicine was associated with a higher incidence of non-infectious diarrhea. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory drug that may be used for the management of gout and pericarditis. Patients with
Pericarditis is a challenging illness that s often mistaken for a heart attack or other organ disease. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Leslie Cooper Jr., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains
Since the past few weeks, viral myositis is being most commonly observed in clinics and outpatient departments across state-run hospitals in Mumbai. Myositis is inflammation, especially of the voluntary muscles, characterized by pain, tenderness on movement, swelling, acute weakness and high fever. In the past two weeks, doctors have reportedly seen over 20-25 cases and a fraction of them needed hospitalisation.