Outcomes of the VARD Procedure for Management of NP Complications
The following is a summary of “Video-assisted retroperitoneal debridement for necrotizing pancreatitis: a single center experience in Colombia,” published in the October 2024 issue of Surgery by Chaves...
View ArticleSignificance of Surgical Management in Patients with GBM Multiforme and SM
The following is a summary of “Prognostic significance of synchronous metastasis in glioblastoma multiforme patients: a propensity score-matched analysis using SEER data,” published in the October 2024...
View ArticleSex- and Age-Specific Norms in Older Adults with Pressure and Cold Pain
The following is a summary of “Pressure and cold pain threshold reference values in a pain-free older adult population,” published in the October 2024 issue of Pain by Waller et al. Researchers...
View ArticleNovel AML Classification Helps Identify Older Adults for Curative Treatment
A new classification model called AML60+ improved risk stratification for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia, which can improve clinical decision making. A new risk stratification system aims to...
View ArticleAI Regulation in the Healthcare Industry & the Potential of AI
Collaborative healthcare industry regulation can unlock the potential of AI to greatly improve administrative and clinical aspects of the medical field. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the...
View ArticleWhat Is an Electronic ICU?
A lack of intensivists in US hospitals has led to growing electronic ICU popularity, but significant questions about costs, resources, and benefits remain. The presence of on-site, board-certified...
View ArticleComparing Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
The authors of a paper published in Current Allergy and Asthma Reports evaluated the impact of varying extents of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) on chronic rhinosinusitis outcomes. Following PRISMA...
View ArticleWhat’s New and What To Watch For in the Upcoming ACA Open Enrollment Period
It’s that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act’s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15. Current enrollees who do not update their...
View ArticleSilence in Sikeston: Is There a Cure for Racism?
SIKESTON, Mo. — In the summer of 2021, Sikeston residents organized the biggest Juneteenth party in the city’s history. Sikeston police officers came too, both to provide security for the event and to...
View ArticleAnalyzing Sex Disparities in OHCA Survival Through Mediating Factors
The following is a summary of “Sex and 30-day survival following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Scotland 2011–2020,” published in the October 2024 issue of Emergency Medicine by Bijman et al. Males...
View ArticleCAC Progression and Risk Factors in SLE
The following is a summary of “Coronary Artery Calcification Progression in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus,” published in the October 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Ocampo-Torres et al....
View ArticleICU-Acquired Bleeding Complications in Patients With Blood Malignancies
The following is a summary of “Severe bleeding events among critically ill patients with haematological malignancies,” published in the October 2024 issue of Critical Care by Vigneron et al....
View ArticleDistinct Peak Alpha Frequency Profiles in Chronic Pain Conditions
The following is a summary of “Peak alpha frequency differs between chronic back pain and chronic widespread pain,” published in the October 2024 issue of Pain by McLain et al. Low peak alpha...
View ArticleOptimal Dosing and Immunogenicity of MVA-MERS-S in Adults With SARS-CoV-2
The following is a summary of “Safety, immunogenicity, and optimal dosing of a modified vaccinia Ankara-based vaccine against MERS-CoV in healthy adults: a phase 1b, double-blind, randomised...
View ArticleClinical and Psychological Predictors of Satisfaction in Psoriasis Care
The following is a summary of “Residual disease is the main, but not the only factor impacting satisfaction in psoriatic patients undergoing biological therapies,” published in the October 2024 issue...
View ArticleOACs Monotherapy Reduces Major Bleeding in Patients with AF and CAD
The following is a summary of “Meta-Analysis Comparing Oral Anticoagulant Monotherapy Versus Dual Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Stable Coronary Artery Disease,”...
View ArticleProgress and Challenges of Female Authorship in Gastrointestinal Research
The following is a summary of “Gender Trends in Authorship of Gastroenterology Randomized Controlled Trial Literature,” published in the October 2024 issue of Gastroenterology by Liu et al. Recent...
View ArticleSignificance of aPL in Predicting Pregnancy Complications
The following is a summary of “Association Between Novel Antiphospholipid Antibodies and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes,” published in the September 2024 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology by Moyle et al....
View ArticleOncologic Outcomes of Simple vs Radical Hysterectomy in Low-Risk Cervical Cancer
The following is a summary of “Survival After Simple Compared With Radical Hysterectomy for Patients With Early-Stage Cervical Cancer,” published in the September 2024 issue of Obstetrics and...
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