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.
Three-factor nomogram predicts endotracheal IMV in preterm infants receiving pulmonary surfactant within 72 hours
A simple three-factor check predicts breathing help for preterm babies
This single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated a three-factor nomogram in 1,059 preterm infants admitted within 72 hours of life.
A new bedside check using three simple factors can predict which preterm infants will need a breathing tube within 72 hours.
Nomogram Predicts Osteoporosis Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
New tool predicts osteoporosis risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients
A single-center retrospective study of 349 RA patients developed a nomogram predicting osteoporosis risk.
A new prediction model identified osteoporosis in 37.8% of rheumatoid arthritis patients, using factors like sex and body mass.
Retrospective analysis of Systemic Inflammatory Response Index in elderly influenza A pneumonia
New Blood Test Predicts Flu Severity in Older Adults
This retrospective analysis evaluated the Systemic Inflammatory Response Index in 160 patients aged 65 years or older with influenza A virus…
A new blood test using white blood cell counts may help doctors predict flu pneumonia severity in older adults before symptoms worsen.
Case report describes myeloid sarcoma relapse in breast after nasal cavity presentation
A rare cancer returns to the breast six years after nasal treatment
This case report details the clinical course of a 68-year-old female with myeloid sarcoma and acute myeloid leukemia.
A rare blood cancer can hide in the breast for years and look exactly like a normal tumor without special lab tests
Meta-analysis identifies risk factors for postoperative delirium in oral and maxillofacial surgery patients
Five Things Linked to Confusion After Oral and Jaw Surgery
This meta-analysis synthesizes data from 2,398 patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery to identify risk factors for postoperative…
Five specific habits and traits significantly raise the risk of postoperative confusion after oral and jaw surgery procedures.
Case report review of fertility-sparing surgery for ovarian borderline mucinous tumor with carcinosarcomatous mural nodule
A rare ovarian tumor diagnosis explained in a single patient case
This source is a case report review describing a 27-year-old female patient with an ovarian borderline mucinous tumor and carcinosarcomatous…
Doctors treated a 27-year-old woman with a rare ovarian tumor using fertility-sparing surgery and chemotherapy, with no signs of the cancer …