Ocular Surgery In Infants And Post-Op Eye Drop Risks

Ocular Surgery In Infants And Post-Op Eye Drop Risks Overview This clinical observational cohort study delves into the prevalence and risk factors associated with hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression in infants subjected to glucocorticoid (GC) eye drops subsequent to ocular surgery, focusing on cataract and glaucoma procedures. The research aims to discern the

Cancer Care: Gender Bias In Decision-Making

Cancer Care: Gender Bias In Decision-Making Overview In the realm of cancer care, the integration and execution of shared decision-making within clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and consensus statements could potentially exhibit gender-based disparities. This study aimed to meticulously analyze recommendations pertaining to shared decision-making within CPGs and consensus statements, specifically focusing on

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection: A Tool For Assessing Clinical Severity

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection: A Tool For Assessing Clinical Severity Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of acute respiratory tract infection (ARTI) and the primary reason for hospitalization among infants, leading to substantial health and socioeconomic challenges. Ranging from mild cold-like symptoms to severe lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI),

Gynecologic Cancer Survivors: A Study Of Lifestyle Factors

Gynecologic Cancer Survivors: A Study Of Lifestyle Factors Overview   Promoting positive outcomes for gynecologic cancer survivors hinges on upholding a healthy lifestyle. We scrutinized behaviors among gynecologic cancer survivors (n = 1824) and non-cancer individuals via cross-sectional analysis, using 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Colorectal cancer screening rates were 7.9%

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors: Secondary Malignancy Risk

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors: Secondary Malignancy Risk The number of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) cases is rising, with an estimated 81,560 new diagnoses in the US in 2021. As survival rates improve, more NHL survivors face potential late effects, including secondary malignancies (SM) linked to treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. This research revisits

Antithyroid Drug Therapy And Cardiovascular Morbidity

Antithyroid Drug Therapy And Cardiovascular Morbidity Overview The impact of thyroid function test (TFT) variability and its link to adverse health outcomes in antithyroid drug (ATD) therapy remains an unexplored area. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between TFT variability and cardiovascular morbidity during ATD therapy. Conducted at Tampere University Hospital,

Eosinophilic Dermatosis In Hematological Malignancy (EDHM): Case Study Reports

Eosinophilic Dermatosis In Malignancy (EDHM): Case Study Reports Overview Patients with hematological malignancies may develop various skin eruptions, and one such condition is eosinophilic dermatosis of hematological malignancy (EDHM), also known as an 'insect bite-like' reaction. While cutaneous reactions are not uncommon in hematological malignancies, EDHM is a relatively rare condition that

Uterine Leiomyosarcoma: A Meta-Analysis Of Systemic Therapy Effectiveness

Uterine Leiomyosarcoma: Systemic Therapy Effectiveness Overview Uterine leiomyosarcoma (uLMS) is an aggressive type of mesenchymal tumor linked to a bleak prognosis. The primary treatment for advanced uLMS is systemic chemotherapy, although the most effective regimen remains uncertain. To address this, we conducted an extensive analysis, including both meta-analysis and metaregression, aiming to

Off-label Medication Use In Oncology

Off-label Medication Use In Oncology Cancer Research and Medicinal Drugs Cancer research and innovation are highly active, resulting in the introduction of new medications into the therapeutic arsenal. However, incorporating these new drugs into clinical practice is a challenging and time-consuming process due to regulatory requirements. Before a drug can be marketed and

Monocytosis And Patient Risk Of Malignancy And Mortality

Monocytosis And Patient Risk Of Malignancy And Mortality Monocytosis is a common occurrence in primary care, but its significance is not always clear. In adults, monocytosis is defined as having a higher-than-normal count of monocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the peripheral blood, specifically above 0.8 x 10^9/L. Monocytosis