Prednisone’s Role in Combating Inflammation in Heart Failure Overview Steroid treatments, typically used for respiratory illnesses, could also help patients with acute heart failure (AHF) by addressing inflammation—a major factor in worsening outcomes. The CORTAHF trial investigated whether a short course of prednisone could lower inflammation and improve recovery in patients with
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Rusfertide Treatment For Elevated Red Blood Cell Production Posts
Rusfertide Treatment For Elevated Red Blood Cell Production Overview Polycythemia vera is a chronic myeloproliferative disorder marked by elevated red blood cell production. Rusfertide, a peptide mimetic of the iron-regulating hormone hepcidin, has been developed to limit iron availability for erythropoiesis. However, its safety and efficacy in patients with polycythemia vera who
Stroke Victim Compliance With Prescription Medication Posts
Stroke Victim Compliance With Prescription Medication Overview Adherence to secondary prevention medications following an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack is crucial for reducing recurrence risk. This study assessed medication adherence over a three-year period post-stroke using prescription and dispensing data, and aimed to identify factors influencing suboptimal adherence. Conducted as a multicenter,
Cardiac Arrest Wearable Detection Devices And Motivated Patient Compliance Posts
Cardiac Arrest Wearable Detection Devices And Motivated Patient Compliance Overview When an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) occurs, the initial step in the chain of survival is early detection. However, 75% of OHCAs go unwitnessed, which creates a significant barrier to triggering the necessary life-saving interventions. Wearable devices have the potential to act
Superior Sinus Membrane Perforation Rates In Sinus Floor Elevation Procedures Posts
Superior Sinus Membrane Perforation Rates In Sinus Floor Elevation Procedures Overview This multicenter cross-sectional study aimed to assess the frequency of sinus membrane perforations during transcrestal sinus floor elevation (TSFE) using osseo-densification (OD) burs and identify associated risk factors. Conducted across six centers with ethical approval, the study included patients aged 18
Surgical Success Of Crohn’s Disease Interventions Posts
Surgical Success Of Crohn's Disease Interventions Overview Recent evidence questions the existing approach of reserving surgery for ileocaecal Crohn's disease (CD) patients only when complications arise. This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of patients who underwent primary ileocaecal resection for either an inflammatory phenotype (luminal disease, earlier in the disease
Tau Accumulation And White Matter Changes Linked To Hypertension Posts
Tau Accumulation And White Matter Changes Linked To Hypertension Overview This study explored how amyloid buildup and hypertension interact to affect tau accumulation and atrophy in the entorhinal cortex (EC), while also investigating cerebral blood flow (CBF) as a potential shared mechanism. The researchers analyzed data from two cohorts of older adults
IBD Remission Communication To Promote Patient Comprehension Posts
IBD Remission Communication To Promote Patient Comprehension Overview Previous research indicates that patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often have a different understanding of remission compared to healthcare professionals, which may impact their expectations and treatment outcomes. This study aimed to explore three key areas: (1) patients' current understanding of remission, (2)
Blood Glucose - National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus
What is blood glucose? Blood glucose, or blood sugar, is the main sugar found in your blood. It is your body's primary source of energy. It comes from ...
Diabetic Diet - National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus
What is diabetes? If you have diabetes, your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from foods you eat. The cells of your body ...
Diabetic Eye Problems - National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from foods you eat. The cells ...
Diabetic Foot - National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from foods you eat. The cells ...
Alzheimer’s Disease Revealed By Reliable Digital Memory Assessments Posts
Alzheimer's Disease Revealed By Reliable Digital Memory Assessments Alzheimer's disease (AD) research has advanced in detecting pathological changes through biomarkers, but cognitive measures lag in capturing early, subtle impairments. Traditional assessments designed for overt deficits are now outpaced by discoveries in episodic memory networks within the medial temporal lobe, which are
(CCD) Cutaneous Crohn’s Disease Manifestations In The Pediatric Population Posts
(CCD) Cutaneous Crohn's Disease Manifestations In The Pediatric Population Overview Cutaneous Crohn's disease (CCD), also referred to as metastatic Crohn's disease, is a rare but often underrecognized condition characterized by granulomatous inflammation affecting the skin. This study investigates the demographic, clinical, histological features, and treatment outcomes of 89 pediatric cases of CCD,
