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.
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.