Entries by aaron

Solar-powered oxygen efficacious and cost-effective means of supplying oxygen in rural settings:Lancet

Solar-powered oxygen efficacious and cost-effective means of supplying oxygen in rural settings suggests a new study published in the Lancet. Supplemental O2 is not always available at health facilities in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Solar-powered O2 delivery can overcome gaps in O2 access, generating O2 independent of grid electricity. We hypothesized that installation of […]

FDA clears AI tool to detect heart failure with low ejection fraction

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared first AI tool to detect heart failure with low ejection fraction. Eko Low Ejection Fraction Tool (ELEFT) is an algorithm intended to aid treating physicians in identifying individuals 18 years and older with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than or equal to 40%. For the […]

Early coronary disease, impaired heart function found in asymptomatic people with HIV: Study

A new study found increased coronary vessel wall thickness that was significantly associated with impaired diastolic function in asymptomatic, middle-aged individuals living with HIV. The study was published  in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). According to the World Health Organization, approximately 39 million people were living with […]

Preemptive use of corticosteroids enhances success of local anesthesia among patients undergoing endodontic therapy: Study

Preemptive use of corticosteroids enhances the success of local anaesthesia among patients undergoing endodontic therapy suggests a study published in the Journal of Endodontics. Chronic inflammation in irreversible pulpitis leads to heightened sensitivity of nociceptive receptors, resulting in persistent hyperalgesia. This poses significant challenges in achieving effective anesthesia for patients with irreversible pulpitis. Various anesthetic […]

Radiation before mastectomy cuts time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients: JAMA

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast cancer treatment to administer radiation before mastectomy allowed for concurrent breast reconstruction surgery, which reduced the number of operations required, minimized treatment delays and improved patient satisfaction. The Phase II trial results, published in JAMA Network Open, evaluated […]

Mechanical and oral antibiotic bowel preparation may reduce morbidity in patients undergoing elective rectal resection: JAMA

Mechanical and oral antibiotic bowel preparation may reduce morbidity in patients undergoing elective rectal resection suggests a new study published in the JAMA. Surgical site infections (SSIs)—especially anastomotic dehiscence—are major contributors to morbidity and mortality after rectal resection. The role of mechanical and oral antibiotics bowel preparation (MOABP) in preventing complications of rectal resection is […]

Neurological Manifestations in COVID-19 patients Linked to Poor Long-Term Outcomes, claims study

Neurological complications have emerged as a significant concern in patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). A recent retrospective cohort study investigated the long-term outcomes of patients with and without neurological manifestations during their initial COVID-19 hospitalization. This study was published in PLoS Medicine journal. The study was conducted by Anna E. and colleagues. The study […]

Inhaled treprostinil cuts mortality among patients of pulmonary hypertension associated with ILD: Study

Inhaled treprostinil cuts mortality among patients of pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease suggests a study published in the BMJ thorax. A post-hoc analysis of the INCREASE trial and its open-label extension (OLE) was performed to evaluate whether inhaled treprostinil has a long-term survival benefit in patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung […]

Peritoneal dialysis patients with longer serum phosphorus time in range tied to lower mortality risk: Study

China: A multicenter retrospective cohort study has revealed an association between longer serum phosphorus time in range and a lower mortality risk among peritoneal dialysis patients. The findings, published in BMC Nephrology, highlight the importance of maintaining serum phosphorus levels within 1.13–1.78 mmol/L for peritoneal dialysis patients. Mineral bone disease (MBD) is a common complication […]