Umbrella review suggests curcumin may offer comparable efficacy and better tolerability than NSAIDs for osteoarthritis
Curcumin shows promise for osteoarthritis pain with fewer side effects than NSAIDs
This umbrella review synthesizes evidence on curcumin formulations versus non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for osteoarthritis.…
An umbrella review suggests curcumin may help osteoarthritis pain and function as well as NSAIDs while offering a more favorable tolerabilit…
Meta-analysis finds modest PTS reduction with compression stockings after DVT
Long-term stockings lower risk of post-thrombotic syndrome in deep vein thrombosis patients
This meta-analysis of 1,775 patients with deep vein thrombosis evaluated long-term graduated compression stockings. It found a modest reduct…
A large review found long-term compression stockings modestly reduce the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome in people with deep vein thrombosi…
Narrative review of short geriatric screening tools in acute care settings
Short geriatric screening tools show moderate accuracy in emergency departments
This narrative review examines short geriatric screening tools for older adults in emergency departments or acute wards. The authors synthes…
Short geriatric screening tools show moderate accuracy for spotting risks like falls and delirium in older adults. A two-step approach looks…
Meta-analysis of video double-lumen tubes shows trend toward shorter intubation time in thoracic surgery
Video Double-Lumen Tube May Speed Thoracic Surgery Intubation
This meta-analysis evaluated video double-lumen tubes versus standard double-lumen tubes in 1,332 thoracic surgery patients. The pooled anal…
A new analysis suggests video double-lumen tubes may shorten intubation time in thoracic surgery, but results vary widely.
Network meta-analysis of nurse-implementable sedation strategies in mechanically ventilated adults
Nurse-led sedation strategies improve outcomes for ventilated ICU patients
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 39 randomized trials synthesized evidence on nurse-implementable sedation strategies for…
Two nurse-led sedation strategies helped ventilated ICU patients spend more days off the ventilator, a large analysis finds.
Case report on ribbon sign in NIID diagnosis with coincidental intracranial stenosis
Ribbon sign on brain scan points to rare disease in woman
This case report describes a 64-year-old woman with neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease and coincidental intracranial atherosclerotic st…
A 64-year-old woman with puzzling symptoms had a telltale ribbon sign on her brain MRI, pointing to a rare disease even when genetic tests c…
Narrative review on non-infectious uveitis and scleritis treatment gaps
A review highlights gaps in research for non-infectious uveitis and scleritis
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on non-infectious uveitis and scleritis. It identifies areas of gaps in research as a key limitat…
A review points out missing information about treatments for non-infectious uveitis and scleritis, leaving patients and doctors without clea…
Guideline summarizes evidence on nebulization management for nasal high-flow oxygen therapy
Guidelines find best practices for nebulization with nasal high-flow oxygen
This guideline synthesizes 13 evidence sources on managing nebulization for adults on nasal high-flow oxygen. It compiles current best pract…
New guidance outlines how to manage nebulization for adults on nasal high-flow oxygen, based on a review of current evidence and expert cons…
Case report on acupuncture for diminished ovarian reserve and recurrent IVF failure
Acupuncture helps woman with low ovarian reserve get pregnant
This is a single case report describing acupuncture as adjunctive therapy for a patient with diminished ovarian reserve and recurrent IVF fa…
After three months of acupuncture, a 38-year-old with low ovarian reserve and failed IVF became pregnant. Hormones and egg count also improv…
Meta-analysis shows VR reduces pain in adult ICU patients receiving conventional care
Virtual reality headsets lower pain scores for adults in the ICU
This meta-analysis and systematic review evaluated virtual reality technology in adult ICU patients. The analysis pooled data from 979 patie…
A review of five studies found that virtual reality headsets with nature scenes significantly reduced pain scores for adults in the ICU.
Case report of high-dose ceftazidime in an 84-year-old man with skull base osteomyelitis and type 1 diabetes
High-dose antibiotic shows partial skull base infection resolution
This case report describes an 84-year-old man with type 1 diabetes, vascular comorbidity, and advanced frailty treated for skull base osteom…
An 84-year-old man with diabetes and a rare skull infection saw some improvement with a long antibiotic course, but his condition remained c…
Review of 16 cases shows 25% mortality for pulmonary mucormycosis in DKA patients treated with amphotericin B
Treatment for rare lung infection kills one in four patients with diabetic ketoacidosis
This case report and literature review synthesizes data from 16 patients with diabetic ketoacidosis complicated by invasive pulmonary mucorm…
A review of 16 patients found that one in four died from this rare lung infection. Early diagnosis and surgery are key.