Low-Vision-Specific Measures Useful in Assessing RP
In a study to evaluate the utility of low-vision-specific function and activities of daily living measures (LVFAM) in assessing patient-reported outcomes (PRO) for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), the LVFAM...
View ArticlePhysician Job Market & High Demand for Filling Positions
Due to the growing demand in the physician job market as the US faces an increasingly older population, the industry is providing incentives to young adults. As the US faces a significantly high older...
View ArticleAssociation of Isovaleryl Levo-Carnitine With Schizophrenia Risk
The following is a summary of “Evaluating the causal relationship of Levo-carnitine and risk of schizophrenia: a bidirectional two-sample mendelian randomization study,” published in the October 2024...
View ArticlePrimary Care Physio & Kinesiologists’ Role in Diabetes Activity Interventions
The following is a summary of the study, “Referral pathway and competency profiles of primary care physiotherapists and kinesiologists for physical activity interventions for diabetes: a modified...
View ArticleLiver Fibrosis Risk in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
The following is a summary of the study, “Longitudinal evaluation of individuals with severe alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (Pi*ZZ genotype),” published online in Gastroenterology in October 2024 by...
View ArticleFactors Adding to Preventable Drug-Related ED Visits in Elderly Patients
The following is a summary of the study, “Prevalence and factors associated with preventable drug-related emergency department visits (DREDp) in elderly patients,” published in the October 2024 issue...
View ArticleEarly Use of Mechanical CPR in OHCA Improves Outcomes
The following is a summary of the study “Early prehospital mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation use for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: an observational study,” published in the October 2024 issue...
View ArticleKetamine May Reduce Intubation in Agitated Patients Non-Compliant with NIV
The following is a summary of the study “Can ketamine administration prevent intubation in patients who cannot comply with NIV due to agitation?” published in the October 2024 issue of Emergency...
View ArticleResuscitation Outcomes in Geriatric Patients Over 80 Show Poor Prognosis...
The following is a summary of the study “Influences on the duration and success of out-of-hospital resuscitation of geriatric patients over 80 years of age – a retrospective evaluation,” published in...
View ArticlePrehospital Sepsis Identification Remains Challenging with Limited Accuracy...
The following is a summary of the study “Performance of screening tools and use of blood analyses in prehospital identification of sepsis patients and patients suitable for non-conveyance – an...
View ArticleTELESCOPE Intervention to Improve SDM for Lung Cancer Screening in Primary Care
The following is a summary of the study protocol “TELEhealth Shared decision-making COaching and navigation in Primary carE (TELESCOPE) intervention: a study protocol for delivering shared...
View ArticleBiofilm Formation in Candidemia Increases Mortality Across Treatments
The following is a summary of “Biofilm formation and increased mortality among cancer patients with candidemia in a Peruvian reference center,” published in the October 2024 issue of Infectious Disease...
View ArticleSex Differences in Brain-Predicted Age Among Individuals With Pelvic Pain
The following is a summary of “Brain predicted age in chronic pelvic pain: A study by the multidisciplinary approach to the study of chronic pelvic pain research network,” published in the October 2024...
View ArticleInfectious Disease Incidence in Individuals with HIV Following K-Tx
The following is a summary of “Infectious disease events in people with HIV receiving kidney transplantation: Analysis of the Swiss HIV cohort study and the Swiss transplant cohort study,” published in...
View ArticleAtopic Dermatitis Control and Treatment Strategies
The following is a summary of “Assessing disease control in patients with atopic dermatitis by using the atopic dermatitis control tool in daily practice,” published in the October 2024 issue of...
View ArticleRole of AI in Diagnosing Eye Diseases
The following is a summary of “Application of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis, follow-Up and prediction of treatment of ophthalmic diseases,” published in the October 2024 issue of...
View ArticlePW Trivia: Fastest Growing Contributor to Death Among Americans
The post PW Trivia: Fastest Growing Contributor to Death Among Americans first appeared on Physician's Weekly.
View ArticleEffect of a CDSS on Musculoskeletal Pain Management
The following is a summary of “Personalised decision support in the management of patients with musculoskeletal pain in primary physiotherapy care: a cluster randomised controlled trial (the...
View ArticleComparative Study of Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin Prophylaxis in Stem Cell...
The following is a summary of “Ciprofloxacin versus levofloxacin prophylaxis in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A randomized trial,” published in the October 2024 issue of Infectious Disease...
View ArticleLymph Node Yield Impacts Thyroidectomy Outcomes
Adequate lymph node yield (ALNY) in papillary thyroid cancer represents the number of lymph nodes examined per T stage to rule out occult nodal disease with 90% confidence. Specifically, ALNY has six...
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