Acute Heart Failure: Measuring The Diversity Of Health Related Quality Of Life Markers Overview A recent study investigated the impact of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) on the health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) of patients and the inconsistencies that may arise when using different HR-QoL measurement tools. Conducted at a
Author: Nancy Ogbonna
Drug Preferences Among Patients And Physicians For Diagnosed Dyslipidemia
Drug Preferences Among Patients And Physicians For Diagnosed Dyslipidemia Overview The study focused on evaluating patient and physician drug preferences regarding lipid-lowering drugs, particularly proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors, as an alternative to statins for dyslipidemia treatment. Employing an online discrete choice experiment (DCE), the research aimed to ascertain the relative
Soaring Medication Costs: Specialty Drug Access Barriers
Soaring Medication Costs: Specialty Drug Access Barriers Overview The contemporary pharmaceutical landscape is characterized by a surge medication costs, especially for the introduction of high-cost specialty drugs, marking a notable shift in treatment paradigms. These medications often carry staggering price tags, ranging from tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars per treatment
Constructive Uses For Biomarker Testing In Dementia
Constructive Uses For Biomarker Testing In Dementia Overview The Investigating the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostics in British Columbia (IMPACT-AD BC) study aimed to evaluate the effects of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker testing on medical decision-making, personal decision-making, and health system economics. This observational, longitudinal cohort study enrolled 149
Mortality In ICU Patients Linked to Blood Glucose Levels
Mortality In ICU Patients Linked to Blood Glucose Levels Overview The study investigated the intricate relationship between mean blood glucose (MBG) levels and mortality among critically ill patients, utilizing data from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV) database. Through multivariate logistic regression analysis, the study aimed to discern the
Hyperglycemia Reveals Mortality Risk In Hospitalized Stroke Victims
Hyperglycemia Reveals Mortality Risk In Hospitalized Stroke Victims Overview The study aimed to assess various indicators of stress-induced hyperglycemia in predicting in-hospital outcomes for patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Utilizing data from the Chinese Stroke Center Alliance database, which encompasses a large, nationwide cohort, the researchers examined stress-induced hyperglycemia through two
Endovascular Thrombectomy Outcomes In Stroke: The Truth About HT Or ICH Risk
Endovascular Thrombectomy Outcomes In Stroke: The Truth About HT Or ICH Risk Overview The study investigated the occurrence of hemorrhagic transformation (HT) and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) following endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Through a retrospective analysis of 118 patients who underwent EVT for acute anterior circulation
Nanosized Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology To Overcome The Blood-Brain Barrier
Nanosized Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology To Overcome The Blood-Brain Barrier Overview This review explores the intersection of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and nanotechnology, known as nano-TCM, as a promising avenue for overcoming the challenges posed by the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in treating central nervous system (CNS) diseases. While TCM has demonstrated efficacy
Overcoming Heart Failure: Combining Eastern And Western Approaches
Overcoming Heart Failure: Combining Eastern And Western Approaches Overview Heart failure (HF) stands as a significant global health challenge, markedly affecting prognosis. While conventional medical approaches are prominent in HF management, there is an emerging emphasis on integrating traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). With a rich history spanning over two millennia, TCM offers
Optimizing Nutrition To Break Through Bowel Dysfunction
Optimizing Nutrition To Break Through Bowel Dysfunction Overview Functional bowel disorders (FBDs), encompassing conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), pose treatment challenges due to their elusive etiology. Addressing these conditions requires alternatives to conventional medical approaches, especially considering the increased healthcare resources they demand. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of
