Understanding Smoking’s Impact on Sleep Quality
The following is a summary of “Exploring the relationship between smoking and poor sleep quality: a cross-sectional study using NHANES,” published in the May 2024 issue of Psychiatry by Sun et al....
View ArticleImpact of Program Leo on Caregivers of Relatives with Mental Disorders
The following is a summary of “Leo program, a short multi-family skill-based psychoeducational program for caregivers of relatives living with a severe mental disorder: a retrospective pilot study,”...
View ArticleAnalysis of Lupus Clinical Management Practices in the US
The following is a summary of “Clinical Management of Lupus in the United States: A claims-based analysis,” published in the June 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Kingsmore et al. To explore the clinical...
View ArticleIdentifying Spontaneous Preterm Birth Risk and Cervical Incompetence
The following is a summary of “Screening for women at risk of spontaneous preterm birth, including cervical incompetence,” published in the June 2024 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology by Hui et al....
View ArticleSignificantly Worse Vision Found in Female Carriers of X-Linked RP &...
Female single-copy carriers of X-linked inherited retinal diseases experience a range of retinal degeneration from almost normal to severe. Female carriers of X-linked inherited retinal diseases who...
View ArticleRole of Primary Care Nurses in Integrated Self-Management for CMD and Chronic...
The following is a summary of “Integrated Self-management Support Provided by Primary Care Nurses to Persons with Chronic Diseases and Common Mental Disorders: A Qualitative Study,” published in the...
View ArticlePersonal Experiences Through Chronic Neck and Low Back Pain
The following is a summary of “Chronic neck and low back pain from personal experiences: a written narrative approach,” published in the May 2024 issue of Pain by Sora, et al. Despite being widespread,...
View ArticleEnhancing Early COPD Detection With Effective Case-Related Approaches
Recent years have seen heightened interest in developing effective early detection strategies for COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major health concern globally, leading to...
View ArticleIV Iron Therapy Benefits Patients With Heart Failure, Severe Anemia, and Low...
IRONMAN trial highlighted that anemia severity and TSAT < 20% are key indicators for identifying patients with heart failure who may benefit from intravenous iron therapy. The IRONMAN trial aimed to...
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Progressive Thyroid Enlargement
Click on the image to enlarge Patient Case A 60-year-old patient underwent total thyroidectomy due to progressive enlargement of the thyroid, particularly in the right lobe, resulting in a 508g...
View ArticleHow Clinicians Use Platelet-Rich Plasma for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed how platelet-rich plasma influenced endoscopic sinus surgery outcomes in patients with chronic sinusitis. Though surgical outcomes vary, endoscopic...
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Membranous Labyrinth Distension Seen in MRI of Meniere Disease
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Distension of the membranous labyrinth is seen in histologic specimens from deceased patients with symptoms consistent with Meniere disease and in magnetic...
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Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging FDA’s Ban of Flavored Vapes
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a case that will test the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authority to approve or reject new vaping products, the U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday it will...
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Ulcerative Hunner Lesions Can Help Characterize Bladder Pain, Infection
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Distinct phenotypic and urine biological characteristics are seen for patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) with a history of...
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Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Tackle Extreme Heat in the Workplace
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — As millions of Americans grapple with blistering heat this summer, the Biden Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the...
View ArticleComparing Diagnostic Approaches: GPSI-CVD vs. Non-GPSI-CVD in Heart Failure...
The following is a summary of “Comparing the diagnostic considerations between general practitioners with a special interest in cardiovascular disease and those without in patients with symptoms...
View ArticleRole in Chronic Opioid Therapy in Non-Cancer Pain for SDOH
The following is a summary of “Impacts of social determinants of health on chronic opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain,” published in the June 2024 issue of Pain by Chan, et al. With the opioid...
View ArticleAnalyzing CAVI as a Prognostic Factor for Cardiovascular and Kidney Outcomes
The following is a summary of “Prognostic Value of Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index for Cardiovascular and Kidney Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” published in the issue of Cardiology by...
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#VisualAbstract: Ridinilazole reduces recurrent Clostridioides difficile...
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View ArticleImpact of Estradiol in Male Health: Insights from Androgen Deprivation in PCa...
The following is a summary of “Loss of Estradiol by Androgen Deprivation in Prostate Cancer Patients Shows the Importance of Estrogens in Males,” published in the July 2024 issue of Endocrinology by...
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