Colonoscopy Over Age 75 Is The Best Bet For Cancer Detection Overview Surveillance colonoscopy for colorectal cancer (CRAdvancing age is a well-documented risk factor for the development of advanced adenomas and the subsequent risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). Current guidelines lack specific recommendations for managing surveillance in older populations. This study identified
Author: Nancy Ogbonna
Blood Donation And Relief From Migraine Pain
Blood Donation And Relief From Migraine Pain Overview Migraine is a common neurological disorder characterized by headaches. Given the difficulty in finding effective treatments, many migraine sufferers turn to alternative methods, including blood donation, which is speculated to offer relief. This study used logistic, Poisson, and Cox regression to analyze the relationship between
Knee Surgery: A Meta Analysis Poised To Drive Down Surgical Site Infection Rates
Knee Surgery: A Meta Analysis Poised To Drive Down Surgical Site Infection Rates Overview This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the prevalence of surgical site infection (SSI) following knee surgery and identify associated risk factors. A comprehensive search of international electronic databases, including Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science, as
Kawasaki disease: Meta Analysis Reveals A Capable Steroid Combination Therapy
Kawasaki disease: Meta Analysis Reveals A Capable Steroid Combination Therapy Overview Kawasaki disease (KD) poses significant challenges as an acute vasculitis primarily affecting the coronary arteries in children, potentially leading to fatal complications if left untreated. Corticosteroids, notably glucocorticoids, have emerged as crucial therapeutic agents in managing KD and associated cutaneous wounds.
Wound Healing After A Meningioma Resection: Risky And Dangerous Clinical Findings
Wound Healing After A Meningioma Resection: Risky And Dangerous Clinical Findings Overview The study aimed to assess the risk factors impacting wound healing and infection subsequent to spinal meningioma resection surgery. A thorough analysis was conducted on the surgical incision healing of 137 patients who underwent such procedures at our institution between
Fatty Acid Intake And Reduced Cardiovascular Event Risk
Fatty Acid Intake And Reduced Cardiovascular Event Risk Overview Recent research has raised questions about the purported benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids in improving endothelial thickness and preventing cardiovascular diseases like coronary atherosclerosis and hypertension. To address this, we conducted a rigorous analysis using Mendelian randomization, leveraging publicly available genetic data from
Skin Barrier Break Downs: Risk Factors In The Geriatric Population
Skin Barrier Break Downs: Risk Factors In The Geriatric Population Overview Skin barrier dysfunction can precipitate various skin ailments in the elderly population, underscoring the importance of skin barrier assessment for nurses and caregivers in averting such conditions. Despite its significance, the clinical evidence on skin barrier assessment remains limited. To address
Oral Tranexamic Acid Treatment For Blushing Rosacea Patients Enhances Skin Barrier
Oral Tranexamic Acid Treatment For Blushing Rosacea Patients Enhances Skin Barrier Overview Papulopustular rosacea (PPR) presents a persistent challenge due to its chronic nature and the substantial impact it has on facial appearance and patient well-being. Central to the pathogenesis of PPR is an impaired skin barrier, which not only exacerbates the
Bloody Surgery: Hospital Readmissions Blamed On Post-Op Anemia In Patients Undergoing Major Surgery
Bloody Surgery: Hospital Readmissions Blamed On Post-Op Anemia In Patients Undergoing Major Surgery Overview In the aftermath of major surgery, the presence of anemia can heighten the likelihood of unplanned hospital readmissions, yet the precise correlation between the severity of anemia upon discharge and readmission risk remains unclear. Our study sought
Blood Culture Tests Reveal Fistula Infection In Febrile Patients
Blood Culture Tests Reveal Fistula Infection In Febrile Patients Overview In this study, the researchers aimed to elucidate the importance of blood culture testing following pancreatoduodectomy (PD), a complex surgical procedure. The investigation focused on the rates of blood culture sampling and positivity during febrile episodes (FEs) in PD patients spanning from
