Sarcopenia in older patients with sepsis is associated with specific plasma metabolomic changes
Metabolic changes link muscle loss to sepsis in older adults
In this prospective observational cohort study of 84 older patients with sepsis, researchers identified significant differences in plasma me…
New findings show how specific chemical changes in the blood connect muscle wasting to severe infections in older patients.
Meta-analysis identifies prevalence and risk factors for postextubation dysphagia in ICU patients
One third of ICU patients face swallowing difficulties
This meta-analysis of 7,219 patients examined the prevalence and risk factors associated with postextubation dysphagia in ICU patients under…
Many people struggle to swallow after being taken off a breathing tube, especially if they are older or spent more time on the tube.
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation may reduce perioperative hypothermia in adults undergoing elective VATS
TEAS May Reduce Hypothermia Risk During Elective Thoracic Surgery
This randomized controlled trial evaluated transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) versus sham stimulation in adults scheduled…
A trial suggests transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation might lower the chance of becoming hypothermic during elective video-assiste…
Incomplete nasolacrimal duct obstruction associated with severe upper eyelid meibomian gland loss
Incomplete blockage drives severe gland loss in postmenopausal women
This prospective cross-sectional study of 272 postmenopausal women found an association between incomplete nasolacrimal duct obstruction and…
A partial blockage in the tear duct causes much worse eye gland damage than a complete blockage in postmenopausal women.
Lower vitreous CREG1 levels associated with reduced ranibizumab response in diabetic macular edema
Low CREG1 levels may link to poor treatment response
This retrospective cohort study of 189 patients with diabetic macular edema found that lower vitreous CREG1 levels were associated with non-…
New findings suggest that certain protein levels and blood markers might help identify which patients respond to diabetic macular edema trea…
Postoperative C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio associated with severe complications after radical gastrectomy
Blood marker levels may link to gastric cancer surgery complications
This retrospective analysis of 200 gastric cancer patients investigated the predictive value of C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR) on…
A recent analysis shows that certain protein levels on the third day after surgery may be linked to more severe complications.
Single amniotic membrane transplantation for corneal melting in ocular graft versus host disease
Amniotic membrane transplantation may help treat corneal melting
This retrospective case series evaluated 31 patients with ocular graft-versus-host disease undergoing amniotic membrane transplantation for …
A small study shows that amniotic membrane transplantation can help heal corneal melting in patients with ocular graft-versus-host disease.
Increasing midazolam sedation levels associated with decreased energy expenditure in mechanically ventilated patients
Deep sedation reduces energy use in critically ill patients
In this prospective self-controlled study of 74 critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, increasing levels of midazolam sed…
Deep sedation levels can lower how much energy the body burns in patients using mechanical ventilation.
Adjunctive Xuefu Zhuyu oral liquid lowers angina pain scores and nitroglycerin use in stable angina
Herbal liquid reduces chest pain for stable angina patients
This randomized controlled trial evaluated Xuefu Zhuyu oral liquid in 148 patients with stable angina across six hospitals in China.
A simple herbal liquid added to standard heart treatment may lower chest pain and reduce the need for rescue medication in patients with sta…
Narrative review evaluates insulin adsorption in ICU infusion systems and suggests priming or alternative materials
Insulin Loss in IV Lines Puts Patients at Risk
This narrative review synthesizes evidence from thirty-eight studies regarding insulin adsorption in intensive care units.
Many ICU patients get less insulin than prescribed because common IV bags and tubes soak it up like a sponge, raising risks of blood sugar s…
Case report and literature review on pulmonary thromboembolism after vertebroplasty
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This case report and literature review examines acute massive pulmonary thromboembolism occurring within 2 weeks after percutaneous vertebro…
Rare Cement Leak Triggers Massive Clots In Heart And
CT-based prediction models improve malignancy prediction in surgically resected part-solid pulmonary nodules
Doctors use blood vessel shapes to spot dangerous lung nodules faster
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 204 surgically resected part-solid pulmonary nodules.
A new way of reading lung scans finds hidden cancer signs by looking at how blood vessels twist and stop inside small spots.