Researchers investigated risk factors for acute COPD exacerbations to guide clinical decision-making for patients with a limited history of COPD. Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AE-COPD) are not uncommon in patients...
Researchers investigated risk factors for acute COPD exacerbations to guide clinical decision-making for patients with a limited history of COPD. Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AE-COPD) are not uncommon in patients...
Musculoskeletal disability (MSD) has been identified as having a negative impact on oral health. Patients with MSD have a greater burden of medical expenses and are expected to have an Economic unmet dental need (UDN). This study aimed to conduct a multifactorial...
Lupus is caused by a specific defect in the immune system that can be reversed, potentially curing the autoimmune disorder, a new study claims. The disease appears to be caused by malfunctions in an immune system pathway that regulates cells’ response to...
The following is a summary of "Simple aspiration for spontaneous pneumothorax in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials," published in the June 2024 issue of Emergency Medicine by Cheng, et al. Spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) is...
The following is a summary of “ Utility of procalcitonin for identifying secondary infections in patients with influenza or COVID-19 receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation,” published in the June 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Patel et al. Detecting...
1. Compared to the microconvex and echo probe, the linear probe is better for lung ultrasounds in neonates. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a powerful tool used in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. LUS is often used to diagnose...
Musculoskeletal disability (MSD) has been identified as having a negative impact on oral health. Patients with MSD have a greater burden of medical expenses and are expected to have an Economic unmet dental need (UDN). This study aimed to conduct a multifactorial...
Lupus is caused by a specific defect in the immune system that can be reversed, potentially curing the autoimmune disorder, a new study claims. The disease appears to be caused by malfunctions in an immune system pathway that regulates cells’ response to...
The following is a summary of "Simple aspiration for spontaneous pneumothorax in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials," published in the June 2024 issue of Emergency Medicine by Cheng, et al. Spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) is...
The following is a summary of “ Utility of procalcitonin for identifying secondary infections in patients with influenza or COVID-19 receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation,” published in the June 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Patel et al. Detecting...
1. Compared to the microconvex and echo probe, the linear probe is better for lung ultrasounds in neonates. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a powerful tool used in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. LUS is often used to diagnose...
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