Lower Mortality for Elderly ACS with Invasive Approach Despite Increased...
The following is a summary of “Invasive and conservative management of elderly patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and adjusted...
View ArticleGenetic Screening Panels Impact on Diagnosis of HCM and Related Conditions
The following is a summary of “French hypertrophic cardiomyopathy gene register: A systematic large gene screening for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,” published in the September 2024 issue of Cardiology...
View ArticleVariability in Image Marker Agreement for LC-OCT in KC and Precursors
The following is a summary of “Interobserver agreement on line-field confocal optical coherence tomography image markers in keratinocyte carcinomas and precursor lesions,” published in the September...
View ArticleImpact of Peripheral Arthritis and Dactylitis on AxSpA Outcomes
The following is a summary of “Distinct clinical outcomes linked to peripheral arthritis and dactylitis in axial spondyloarthritis: findings from a retrospective Irish cohort,” published in the...
View ArticleRaman Spectra Classification for Crystal Conditions Using Machine Learning
The following is a summary of “An objective diagnosis of gout and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease with machine learning of Raman spectra acquired in a point-of-care setting,” published in the...
View ArticleEffectiveness and Retention of Biosimilars Compared to Originators in...
The following is a summary of “Long-term survival of subcutaneous biosimilar tumor necrosis factor inhibitors compared to originators: Results from a multicenter prospective registry,” published in the...
View ArticleCBT Effectively Reduces Dental Anxiety and Trauma-Related Symptoms
The following is a summary of “Interdisciplinary CBT treatment for patients with odontophobia and dental anxiety related to psychological trauma experiences: a case series,” published in the September...
View ArticleSimple Optimization Scheme for Formula Constants Shows High Accuracy
The following is a summary of “Performance evaluation of a simple strategy to optimize formula constants for zero mean or minimal standard deviation or RMS prediction error in intraocular lens power...
View ArticleSurgery Timing Mitigates Adverse Outcomes Despite Extended ED Boarding
The following is a summary of “Impact of emergency department boarding on patients outcomes in hip fractures,” published in the September 2024 issue of Emergency Medicine by Crawford et al. Boarding...
View ArticleCytokine Levels Differ Between Insulin and Combination Therapy in Diabetic...
The following is a summary of “TNFα and IL-8 vitreous concentrations variations with two antidiabetic therapies in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy: an observational study,” published...
View ArticleGastrointestinal Dysmotility as a Key Factor in PPI-Refractory Esophagitis in...
The following is a summary of “Gastrointestinal dysmotility is associated with proton pump inhibitor refractory esophagitis in patients with systemic sclerosis,” published in the September 2024 issue...
View ArticleEarly DRG PRF Treatment Reduces Pain and Medication Use in Elderly PHN
The following is a summary of “Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Radiofrequency of Dorsal Root Ganglion in Elderly Patient Population With Acute and Subacute Zoster-Related Pain,” published in the...
View ArticleGene Expression Identifies Endotypes in Acute Endocarditis with Outcome...
The following is a summary of “Identification of host endotypes using peripheral blood transcriptomics in a prospective cohort of patients with endocarditis,” published in the September 2024 issue of...
View ArticleNew, Practical Patient Journey Algorithm May Be Beneficial in...
Researchers developed a clinical practice psoriasis care algorithm designed to foster empathy, trust, and communication between clinicians and patients. A novel algorithm for clinical practice shows...
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Leg Ulcers & Arterial Erosion
Click on the image to enlarge Patient Case A patient presented to the ER for an infection unrelated to his leg wounds but was admitted due to the severity of the wounds. The patient revealed that the...
View ArticleMATTERHORN: Transcatheter Repair Matches Surgery for HF With Secondary Mitral...
In the MATTERHORN trial, transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) was found to be as effective as surgery for treating patients with secondary mitral regurgitation. TEER had a better safety profile...
View ArticleOCEANIC-AF: Asundexian Does Not Meet Expectations for Stroke Prevention in AF
Asundexian was inferior to apixaban with respect to stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and an increased risk for stroke, results of the large OCEANIC-AF trial demonstrated....
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An Extreme Case of Gallstones
Click on the image to enlarge Patient Case A 17-year-old female presented to the ER with several days of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, with a family history of gallbladder issues. She...
View ArticlePW Trivia: Maternity Care Rankings
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View ArticlePlasma biomarkers may have a role in adolescent traumatic brain injuries
1. GFAP, UCH-L1, NfL, and t-tau are all promising plasma biomarkers that show sex specific changes in adolescents post sport-related concussion. 2. GFAP and NfL show positive associations with symptom...
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