Hormone Disturbances in Migraine Disorder: A Meta-Analysis Overview Migraine, a prevalent cause of disability among young adults, displays a higher incidence in females and is often accompanied by stress-related disorders, hinting at a potential link with sex and stress-related hormonal mechanisms centered around the hypothalamus. Additionally, interactions with autonomic nervous system activity
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Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Studying Age-Specific Therapies
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Studying Age-Specific Therapies Overview Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) presents differently in pediatric and adult populations. A retrospective analysis of 751 CSU patients (162 pediatrics and 589 adults) revealed shorter disease duration and lower angioedema rates in pediatric cases. Adults showed higher prevalence of anti-thyroid peroxidase positivity, elevated CRP, eosinopenia,
Levothyroxine Treatment In Patients With Thyroid Cancer
Levothyroxine Treatment In Patients With Thyroid Cancer The quest to establish effective therapy for hypothyroid obese patients remains ongoing, largely due to the challenge posed by thyrotropin-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels as a dependable marker of euthyroidism compared to nonobese patients. The positive correlation between TSH levels and body mass index (BMI)
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
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%
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
Bedside Pediatric Early Warning System: A Validation Study
Bedside Pediatric Early Warning System: A Validation Study Overview Conducted in an 80-bed pediatric oncology specialty hospital in the Netherlands, this research was initiated to evaluate the predictive utility of the adapted Bedside Pediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS) score. This study aimed to explore the correlation of this score with unanticipated transfers
Chronic Hyponatremia in Acute Heart Failure
Chronic Hyponatremia in Acute Heart Failure Overview This study aimed to comprehensively assess hyponatremia in patients with acute heart failure (AHF), focusing on its prevalence, associations, hospital course, and post-discharge outcomes. The research analyzed a cohort of 8,298 AHF patients from the European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Long-Term Registry, regardless of
Injured Athletes: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Topical And Oral Analgesic Efficacy
Injured Athletes: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Topical And Oral Analgesic Efficacy Overview Injured athletes often resort to analgesic medication for pain relief, employing both non-prescription topical and oral medications without comprehensive guidance. However, the efficacy of such pain medications in injured athletes, as compared to a placebo, has not been extensively studied. To
