Dreadful Gastric Cancer And Mortality Risk After Diabetes Diagnosis Overview Evidence indicates a potential link between diabetes and the risk of gastric cancer, but the conclusions are not definitive, especially with limited research focusing on Asian populations. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of diabetes and its duration on the overall
Gastroenterology
Colonoscopy Over Age 75 Is The Best Bet For Cancer Detection
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
UTI Quick Test: Using The Urine Flow Cytometer For Reduced Health System Burden
UTI Quick Test: Using The Urine Flow Cytometer For Reduced Health System Burden Overview Urinary tract infections (UTIs) pose a substantial global health burden, necessitating efficient diagnostic methods. Traditional urine culture methods are time-consuming and resource-intensive. Urine flow cytometry emerges as a promising alternative for rapid and reliable UTI screening. In this study,
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
Esophageal Cooling Proves Helpful For Injury Prevention During Cardiac Ablation
Esophageal Cooling Proves Helpful For Injury Prevention During Cardiac Ablation Overview In this study, proactive esophageal cooling, cleared by the FDA to reduce the risk of esophageal injury during radiofrequency cardiac ablation procedures, was investigated for its impact on procedure efficiency. The research aimed to assess the change in electrophysiology (EP) lab
Precision Medication Therapy Strategy In Crohn’s Disease: Financial Advantages
Precision Medication Therapy Strategy In Crohn's Disease: Financial Advantages Overview In this study, the cost-effectiveness of precision-guided dosing (PGD) of infliximab (IFX) for patients with Crohn's disease (CD) who lose response to biologics was evaluated in comparison to two other dose intensification strategies (DIS). A hybrid model combining Markov and decision tree elements
Overactive Bladder Therapy: Patient Desire For Implantable Tibial Nerve Stimulator
Overactive Bladder Therapy: Patient Desire For Implantable Tibial Nerve Stimulator Overview Third-tier treatments for overactive bladder (OAB) presently encompass intravesical Onabotulinumtoxin-A injections (BTX-A), percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), and sacral neuromodulation (SNM). A recent addition to this array is the implantable tibial nerve stimulator (ITNS), offering a novel therapeutic avenue for OAB
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
Dysphagia After Stroke And Depression Symptoms
Dysphagia After Stroke And Depression Symptoms Overview The study aimed to investigate the correlation between swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, and symptoms of anxiety and depression following ischemic stroke. Conducted as part of the STROKE-CARD Registry study from 2020 to 2022, the research assessed dysphagia upon hospital admission, its persistence until discharge,
Gastric Bypass Compared To Sleeve Gastrectomy In Diabetic Patients
Gastric Bypass Compared To Sleeve Gastrectomy In Diabetic Patients Overview This retrospective cohort study aimed to compare the effects of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on overall and diabetes-specific healthcare costs among patients with type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed data from Optum's deidentified Clinformatics® Data Mart database, focusing
