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
Hyperthyroidism Treatment And Comorbid Outcomes
Hyperthyroidism Treatment And Comorbid Outcomes Overview In this network meta-analysis, the objective was to assess the associations of different treatment modalities—anti-thyroid drugs (ATD), radioactive iodine (RAI), and thyroidectomy—with subsequent outcomes in individuals newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. The study conducted searches in Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases for relevant
Sleep Talk and Sleep Disorders: Identifying Warning Signs
Patient Education This article is tailored for patients. Refer your patients to this article for them to learn more about their condition. Sleep Talk and Sleep Disorders: Identifying Warning Signs Article by: Przemysław Puternicki Nearly 50% of children and 5% of adults are known to sleep talk, a phenomenon that may seem harmless,
Alzheimer’s Patients and Low Tau Burden Outcomes
Alzheimer's Patients and Low Tau Burden Outcomes Overview The study focuses on individuals within the Alzheimer's Disease (AD) pathway exhibiting abnormal amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau deposition. Specifically, it investigates a subgroup characterized by low tau levels (A+T−) and compares them to their counterparts with higher tau levels (A+T+). The research involves 397 individuals
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
Smoking And Mental Health After Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Smoking And Mental Health After Lung Cancer Diagnosis Overview This study investigated the emotional well-being, stigma experiences, and their connection to smoking history in individuals diagnosed with lung cancer. Analyzing data from 539 participants across various geographic locations from November 2019 to July 2022, the study utilized validated survey tools to assess
Discharge Readiness After Surgery Predicted By AI
Discharge Readiness After Surgery Predicted By AI Postoperative hospital discharge is a pivotal phase in the clinical journey of surgical patients, necessitating intricate decision-making grounded in a diverse array of clinical data contained within electronic medical records. Despite the richness of information, the inherent subjectivity in human decision-making introduces variability. This
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
Multimorbidity In Patients With Cognitive Impairment And Dementia
Multimorbidity In Patients With Cognitive Impairment And Dementia Overview The study aimed to investigate the burden and clusters of multimorbidity in relation to mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia, and Alzheimer's disease (AD)-related plasma biomarkers among older adults. A population-based sample of 5432 participants aged 60 years and above was included, with a
Anticholinergic Medications And Cognitive Outcomes In Autistic Adults
Anticholinergic Medications And Cognitive Outcomes In Autistic Adults Overview This study investigates the impact of anticholinergic (AC) medications on cognitive outcomes in autistic adults, an area that has not been extensively researched. AC medications, known for their potential to cause cognitive impairment, are commonly used for various medical and psychiatric conditions. In
