Blood Glucose To Predict Critical Illness Requiring Hospitalization Overview This retrospective single-center cohort study aimed to assess the potential utility of prehospital blood glucose (PBG) levels as a tool for risk assessment in critical illness. Analyzing records of 970 patients admitted to a university hospital by emergency physicians, the study classified patients
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Chronic Constipation In Adults : A Systematic Study On Dietary Effects
Chronic Constipation In Adults : A Systematic Study On Dietary Effects Overview The management of chronic constipation often involves dietary interventions, yet until now, there has been a lack of a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the impact of various foods, drinks, and diets on treatment response, stool output, gut transit
White Matter Brain Changes In Post-Chemotherapy Breast Cancer Patients
White Matter Brain Changes In Post-Chemotherapy Breast Cancer Patients Overview In this study, the objective was to evaluate white matter microstructural changes in older breast cancer survivors 5-15 years post-chemotherapy treatment. The participants included breast cancer survivors aged 65 or older who underwent chemotherapy (C+) and those who did not (C-), along
Alcohol Use Prior to Surgery Detected Using AI
Alcohol Use Prior to Surgery Detected Using AI Overview This study focuses on the crucial aspect of preoperative risky alcohol use as a common surgical risk factor and explores the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through natural language processing (NLP) to enhance the identification of such risks from patients' electronic health records
Resection Therapy Outcomes In Ovarian Metastases
Resection Therapy Outcomes In Ovarian Metastases Overview This study aimed to elucidate the significance of resecting ovarian metastases from colorectal cancer and identify relevant clinicopathologic characteristics. Conducted retrospectively across 20 centers in Japan from 2000 to 2014, the study assessed data from 296 patients with ovarian metastases. The 3-year overall survival rate
Kyphoscoliosis: Exploring Clinical Outcomes Of Sequential And Conventional Correction
Kyphoscoliosis: Exploring Clinical Outcomes Of Sequential And Conventional Correction Overview Conventional correction techniques posed substantial challenges and heightened neurological risks in addressing severe and rigid kyphoscoliosis. In response, a novel approach termed sequential correction was developed. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes between sequential correction and conventional correction for severe
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: Long-Term Effectiveness
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: Long-Term Effectiveness Overview The study aimed to conduct a comprehensive audit spanning seven years with a three-year follow-up at a high-volume stone center that specializes in extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). The primary objectives were to assess the efficacy of ESWL in stone clearance in comparison to existing
Salbutamol: A Safety Meta-Analysis
Salbutamol: A Safety Meta-Analysis Overview Salbutamol, a widely used bronchospasm reliever, has been insufficiently scrutinized for potential risks. In a meta-analysis of 58 randomized controlled trials with 12,961 participants, the study unearthed a 34% incidence of total adverse events (AEs). Notably, severe AEs stood at 2%, and treatment discontinuation was 3%. Subgroup
Parkinson’s Patients Long-Term Survival After Deep Brain Stimulation
Parkinson's Patients Long-Term Survival After Deep Brain Stimulation Overview This study investigates the long-term outcomes of patients undergoing deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) for Parkinson's disease (PD) in comparison to medical treatment (MT) alone. A cross-sectional analysis of 115 STN-DBS patients was conducted, assessing the evolution of PD symptoms
Myasthenia Gravis Therapeutic Benefits Of Monotherapy With Tacrolimus
Myasthenia Gravis Therapeutic Benefits Of Monotherapy With Tacrolimus Overview In the management of mild to moderate myasthenia gravis (MG), the utilization of tacrolimus is typically reserved for cases that do not respond to glucocorticoids. This study sought to assess the potential advantages of mono-tacrolimus over mono-glucocorticoids in treating MG patients. The primary endpoint
