Pathology Testing For ED Mental Health Emergencies Overview This study aimed to assess the utilization and impact of pathology tests in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with mental health-related concerns. The primary focus was to determine the proportion of patients undergoing these tests and whether the results influenced
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Weight Maintenance Success Of Antiobesity Medications After 1 Year
Weight Maintenance Success Of Antiobesity Medications After 1 Year Overview The high cost of novel glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) often limits their accessibility, creating significant barriers to care. This study explored the effectiveness of older, generic anti-obesity medications (AOMs) in sustaining weight loss after a year of GLP-1
Coffee Consumption And Metabolic Syndrome
Coffee Consumption And Metabolic Syndrome Overview This study explores the relationship between coffee consumption and metabolic syndrome, along with its individual components, while also examining the influence of milk, sugar, and artificial sweeteners on these associations. The research involved a cross-sectional analysis of 351,805 participants from the UK Biobank. Data on
Food Addiction Therapy For Weight Loss Treatment
Food Addiction Therapy For Weight Loss Treatment Overview Food addiction (FA) may serve as a potential predictor of outcomes in weight loss interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate (1) the impact of FA diagnosis and symptom severity on weight loss outcomes in individuals with overweight or obesity,
Weight Loss App: New Interventions
Weight Loss App: New Interventions Overview Many individuals with obesity struggle to sustain weight loss after completing a diet-based intervention. A significant reason for this is that traditional weight loss methods often fail to address the natural regulation of hunger and fullness, leading to a return to previous eating behaviors over time.
Hearing Loss And Functional Decline
Hearing Loss And Functional Decline Overview Hearing loss has been recognized as one of the major modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia. However, studies exploring this connection have yielded mixed results. This study aimed to assess the long-term relationship between self-reported hearing loss and cognitive/functional abilities in 695 cognitively
Hip Fractures: Pain Meds And Pain Intensity Scores
Hip Fractures: Pain Meds And Pain Intensity Scores Overview Following proximal femoral fractures (PFF), pain is a prevalent symptom, yet there is limited information regarding effective treatment options, including the types of medications used and their administration methods (scheduled versus as needed). This study aimed to analyze pain medication regimens
Eczema: Topical Treatments
Eczema: Topical Treatments Overview Eczema is recognized as the most burdensome skin condition globally, often managed with topical anti-inflammatory treatments. However, the comparative effectiveness and safety of these treatments remain unclear. A network meta-analysis was conducted within a Cochrane systematic review to assess and statistically rank the efficacy and safety of
Dofetilide In Structural Heart Disease
Dofetilide In Structural Heart Disease Overview Dofetilide, a class III antiarrhythmic drug, is approved for managing atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, but it has also been used off-label to treat premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) and ventricular tachycardias (VTs). This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of dofetilide for
