Stroke And The Risk Of Parkinson's Disease Overview This study investigates the incidence of Parkinson's disease (PD) among stroke patients and its association with post-stroke disabilities. Utilizing data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service spanning 2010 to 2018, the study analyzed 307,361 stroke patients and 380,917 age- and sex-matched individuals without
Author: Nancy Ogbonna
Peri-Operative Stroke Risk During Major Surgery
Peri-Operative Stroke Risk During Major Surgery Overview This study delves into the incidence and risk factors associated with peri-operative stroke, a rare yet significant complication of surgery. Drawing on retrospective register data from 23 hospitals in Sweden spanning 2007 to 2014, the research aimed to identify independent risk factors influencing stroke occurrence
Gastric Bypass Compared To Sleeve Gastrectomy In Diabetic Patients
Gastric Bypass Compared To Sleeve Gastrectomy In Diabetic Patients Overview This retrospective cohort study aimed to compare the effects of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on overall and diabetes-specific healthcare costs among patients with type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed data from Optum's deidentified Clinformatics® Data Mart database, focusing
Femoroacetabular Impingement Treatment Comparison
Femoroacetabular Impingement Treatment Comparison Overview This study conducted a comprehensive comparison between two surgical approaches, hip arthroscopy and open surgical dislocation, for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in young athletes, with a specific focus on mitigating early hip osteoarthritis. The research team meticulously searched through multiple databases to identify relevant controlled
Heart Failure Polygenic Risk Predictions
Heart Failure Polygenic Risk Predictions Overview This study explores the genetic associations and risk prediction capabilities of polygenic risk scores (PRSs) derived from risk factors shared with heart failure (HF) in bi-racial populations. The risk factors considered include atrial fibrillation (AF), body mass index (BMI), coronary heart disease (CHD), systolic blood pressure
Chronic Pain In Adulthood Linked To Adverse Childhood Experiences
Chronic Pain In Adulthood Linked To Adverse Childhood Experiences Overview This study aimed to elucidate the complex interplay between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), anxiety, and chronic pain in adults through a systematic literature review (SLR) and meta-analysis. The narrative synthesis of findings revealed a substantial association between ACEs, anxiety, and chronic pain
Seizure Detection Algorithm Using Heart Rate Variability
Seizure Detection Algorithm Using Heart Rate Variability Overview This study aimed to validate a novel seizure detection algorithm, based on heart rate variability (HRV) and logistic regression machine learning (LRML), in a Brazilian patient cohort undergoing long-term video-electroencephalography (LTM) monitoring. The LRML algorithm had shown promise in a Danish patient cohort, and
Obesity Treated With Expandable Oral Capsules
Obesity Treated With Expandable Oral Capsules Overview This clinical trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of administering 2.24 g intragastric expandable capsules twice daily for weight management in adults with overweight or obesity. The study, conducted as a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, enrolled 280 participants with a body mass index (BMI) ranging
Continuous Nursing And Surgical Site Wound Infections In Colorectal Oncology
Continuous Nursing And Surgical Site Wound Infections In Colorectal Oncology Overview In a systematic evaluation, the impact of continuous nursing on surgical site wound infections and postoperative complications in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with stomas was thoroughly examined. Through comprehensive searches of multiple databases, including Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge
Lung Cancer Surgery: Thoracoscopic Lobectomy And Wound Infection Rates
Lung Cancer Surgery: Thoracoscopic Lobectomy And Wound Infection Rates Overview This meta-analysis rigorously examines the impact of thoracoscopic lobectomy on wound infection rates and complications among lung cancer patients. Through a comprehensive search across multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library, among others, this study identified 21 relevant studies encompassing 2,118
