Constructive Uses For Biomarker Testing In Dementia Overview The Investigating the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostics in British Columbia (IMPACT-AD BC) study aimed to evaluate the effects of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker testing on medical decision-making, personal decision-making, and health system economics. This observational, longitudinal cohort study enrolled 149
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Carpal Tunnel: Nerve Assessment Using Ultrasound Technology
Carpal Tunnel: Nerve Assessment Using Ultrasound Technology Overview Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent nerve condition commonly diagnosed through symptoms and nerve tests. Recent advances in ultrasound technology, particularly Shear Wave Elastography (SWE), offer new possibilities for diagnosis. However, defining clear diagnostic criteria remains a challenge. This research aims
Hyperglycemia Reveals Mortality Risk In Hospitalized Stroke Victims
Hyperglycemia Reveals Mortality Risk In Hospitalized Stroke Victims Overview The study aimed to assess various indicators of stress-induced hyperglycemia in predicting in-hospital outcomes for patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Utilizing data from the Chinese Stroke Center Alliance database, which encompasses a large, nationwide cohort, the researchers examined stress-induced hyperglycemia through two
Endovascular Thrombectomy Outcomes In Stroke: The Truth About HT Or ICH Risk
Endovascular Thrombectomy Outcomes In Stroke: The Truth About HT Or ICH Risk Overview The study investigated the occurrence of hemorrhagic transformation (HT) and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH) following endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Through a retrospective analysis of 118 patients who underwent EVT for acute anterior circulation
Success Of Vagus Nerve Stimulation In Epileptic Encephalopathies
Success Of Vagus Nerve Stimulation In Epileptic Encephalopathies Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEE) encompass epilepsies accompanied by developmental impairments, which may arise from underlying causes or epileptic activity, leading to cognitive and behavioral issues. Conditions like Dravet and Rett syndromes, linked to single gene defects, typically manifest in infancy or early
Nanosized Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology To Overcome The Blood-Brain Barrier
Nanosized Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology To Overcome The Blood-Brain Barrier Overview This review explores the intersection of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and nanotechnology, known as nano-TCM, as a promising avenue for overcoming the challenges posed by the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in treating central nervous system (CNS) diseases. While TCM has demonstrated efficacy
The Battle Against Cerumen Buildup: Factors Related To Impaction
The Battle Against Cerumen Buildup: Factors Related To Impaction Overview This study aimed to assess the prevalence of cerumen impaction in a nationally representative sample of the US population and its association with various sociodemographic factors, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Using data from NHANES (2005–2016), involving 14,230 individuals aged 12 years and above,
Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, and Distracted Sleep
Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, and Distracted Sleep Overview This study explores the intricate relationship between sleep characteristics, tinnitus, and hearing loss, focusing on whether hearing levels mediate the association between sleep disorders and tinnitus. Conducted as a cross-sectional analysis, the study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from
Difficulty With Hearing And Blood Pressure In Geriatric Adults
Difficulty With Hearing And Blood Pressure In Geriatric Adults Overview This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the relationship between hearing function, as measured by pure-tone average (PTA) of air conduction thresholds, and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure (BP) in older adults. Conducted among 1404 community-dwelling individuals aged 65 years and above from the
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy To Challenge Tirofiban For Safest Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Therapy
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy To Challenge Tirofiban For Safest Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Therapy Overview In the realm of treating aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage patients with stent-assisted embolization, the management of perioperative complications, particularly thromboembolic events (TEs) and hemorrhagic events (HEs), is crucial, with antiplatelet protocols playing a pivotal role. In this retrospective single-center analysis, a comparison
