Dysphagia Is an Underrecognized Risk Factor for Viral Pneumonia Severity
This study showed that a pre-existing diagnosis of dysphagia was independently associated with COVID-19 severity in adults ≥50 years of age. (Source: Dysphagia)
Source: Dysphagia - April 27, 2024 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research
Gynecological health and uptake of gynecological care after domestic or sexual violence: a qualitative study in an emergency shelter
Domestic and sexual violence have been linked to adverse gynecological and obstetric outcomes. Survivors often find it difficult to verbalize such violence due to feelings of shame and guilt. Vulnerable or soc... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 27, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Elisabeth Iraola, Jean-Pierre Menard, Isabelle Buresi and Patrick Chariot Tags: Research Source Type: research
“What is it that really counts”? Response to concerns regarding the applicability of D-dimer point-of-care devices in the emergency department
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss our article on point-of-care (POC) D-dimer devices. I would like to respond to the three points raised in the letter. (Source: Thrombosis Research)
Source: Thrombosis Research - April 27, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Jorn S. Heerink Tags: Letter to the Editors-in-Chief Source Type: research
Clinicians ’ approach to predicting post-cardiac arrest outcomes for patients enrolled in a United States clinical trial
Perceived poor prognosis can lead to withdrawal of life-sustaining therapies (WLST) in patients who might otherwise recover. We characterized clinicians ’ approach to post-arrest prognostication in a multicenter clinical trial. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - April 27, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Alexis Steinberg, Yanran Yang, Baruch Fischhoff, Clifton W. Callaway, Patrick Coppler, Romergryko Geocadin, Robert Silbergleit, William J. Meurer, Ramesh Ramakrishnan, Sharon D. Yeatts, Jonathan Elmer Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research
Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation differences by sex – the role of arrest recognition
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is associated with poor survival [1,2,3]. Bystander response, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), is associated with greater survival and better neurological outcomes [4,5,6]. However, the provision of bystander CPR varies by physical, social, and attitudinal factors related to the bystander and patient [7,8]. There is also emerging evidence that bystander response may differ depending on the patient ’s sex [9,10,11]. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - April 27, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Sonali Munot, Janet E Bray, Julie Redfern, Adrian Bauman, Simone Marschner, Christopher Semsarian, Alan Robert Denniss, Andrew Coggins, Paul M Middleton, Garry Jennings, Blake Angell, Saurabh Kumar, Pramesh Kovoor, Matthew Vukasovic, Jason C Bendall, T Ev Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research
Return to work after out of hospital cardiac arrest, insights from a prospective multicentric french cohort
The objective of this study was to assess components of return to work among OHCA survivors. (Source: Resuscitation)
Source: Resuscitation - April 27, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Nolwen Flajoliet, Jeremy Bourenne, Nathalie Marin, Jonathan Chelly, Jean Baptiste Lascarrou, C édric Daubin, Wulfran Bougouin, Alain Cariou, Guillaume Geri Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research
Tracheal Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation in Adults with Severe Salicylate Poisoning
Salicylate poisoning may lead to critical acid-base disturbances. Tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation for patients with severe salicylism has been strongly discouraged. (Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine)
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - April 27, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Brooke A. McDonald, Megan Conlon, Alexandru Ulici, Jon B. Cole, Travis D. Olives, Robert R. Kempainen, Matthew E. Prekker Tags: Selected Topics: Toxicology Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 2793: Enhancing Healthcare through Sensor-Enabled Digital Twins in Smart Environments: A Comprehensive Analysis
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This comprehensive review investigates the transformative potential of sensor-driven digital twin technology in enhancing healthcare delivery within smart environments. We explore the integration of smart environments with sensor technologies, digital health capabilities, and location-based services, focusing on their impacts on healthcare objectives and outcomes. This work analyzes the foundational technologies, encompassing the Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), machine learning (ML, and artificial intelligence (AI), that underpin the functionalities within smart environments. We als...
Source: Sensors - April 27, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Sasan Adibi Abbas Rajabifard Davood Shojaei Nilmini Wickramasinghe Tags: Review Source Type: research
Quality assurance of add-on testing in plasma samples: stability limit for 29 biochemical analytes
CONCLUSIONS: A reduced stability of primary plasma samples was observed for five common biochemical analytes ordered in an emergency context. To ensure the quality of add-on testing for these samples, plasma aliquots provide stability for a longer period.PMID:38665870 | PMC:PMC11042558 | DOI:10.11613/BM.2024.020704 (Source: Biochemia Medica)
Source: Biochemia Medica - April 26, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Francisco J Illana Álvaro García-Osuna Mar ía Sospedra Rosa Ferrer Cec ília Martínez-Brú Leonor Gui ñón Source Type: research
Comparison of lipemia interference created with native lipemic material and intravenous lipid emulsion in emergency laboratory tests
CONCLUSIONS: Significant differences were scrutinized in interference patterns of lipemia types, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of lipemia interferences in clinical laboratories. It is crucial to note that lipid emulsions inadequately replicate lipemic samples.PMID:38665874 | PMC:PMC11042557 | DOI:10.11613/BM.2024.020701 (Source: Biochemia Medica)
Source: Biochemia Medica - April 26, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Emel Çolak Samsum Hatice S ürer Serkan Bolat Mehmet Şeneş Do ğan Yücel Source Type: research
IJCH - COVID-19 in the Arctic: special issue
Int J Circumpolar Health. 2024 Dec;83(1):2341990. doi: 10.1080/22423982.2024.2341990. Epub 2024 Apr 26.ABSTRACTThe Circumpolar region, comprising the Arctic territories encircling the North Pole, is home to diverse Indigenous cultures facing unique socio-economic challenges. Indigenous communities such as the Inuit, Sámi, Athabaskan, Gwitchin, and Russian Arctic groups exhibit rich traditions and adaptive practices tied to their environments. Environmental diversity, from icy tundra to boreal forests, influences livelihoods and biodiversity, while significant socio-economic disparities persist, impacting access to healthc...
Source: International Journal of Circumpolar Health - April 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Gwen Healey Akearok Source Type: research
Effect of Reliable Recovery on Health Care Costs and Productivity Losses in Emotional Disorders
Behav Ther. 2024 May;55(3):585-594. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2023.08.012. Epub 2023 Sep 10.ABSTRACTDespite the high economic costs associated with emotional disorders, relatively few studies have examined the variation in costs according to whether the patient has achieved a reliable recovery. The aim of this study was to explore differences in health care costs and productivity losses between primary care patients from a previous randomized controlled trial (RCT)-PsicAP-with emotional symptoms who achieved a reliable recovery and those who did not after transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral therapy (TD-CBT) plus treatment as us...
Source: Behavior Therapy - April 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sara Barrio-Mart ínez Paloma Ruiz-Rodr íguez Leonardo Adri án Medrano Amador Priede Roger Mu ñoz-Navarro Juan Antonio Moriana Mar ía Carpallo-González Maider Prieto-Vila Antonio Cano-Vindel C ésar González-Blanch Source Type: research
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping for Pediatric Emergency Department Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evaluation of a Pilot Intervention
CONCLUSIONS: Despite the limitations of a single-arm study design, a 10-minute brief EFT tapping session was a promising way to reduce short-term psychologic distress in pediatric ED health care workers. Future studies, including rigorous randomized controlled trials, are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of brief EFT tapping interventions in other settings.PMID:38665925 | PMC:PMC11040184 | DOI:10.1089/acu.2023.0099 (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine)
Source: Acupuncture in Medicine - April 26, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Susanne M Bifano Cara J Szeglin Samantha Garbers Melanie A Gold Source Type: research
IJCH - COVID-19 in the Arctic: special issue
Int J Circumpolar Health. 2024 Dec;83(1):2341990. doi: 10.1080/22423982.2024.2341990. Epub 2024 Apr 26.ABSTRACTThe Circumpolar region, comprising the Arctic territories encircling the North Pole, is home to diverse Indigenous cultures facing unique socio-economic challenges. Indigenous communities such as the Inuit, Sámi, Athabaskan, Gwitchin, and Russian Arctic groups exhibit rich traditions and adaptive practices tied to their environments. Environmental diversity, from icy tundra to boreal forests, influences livelihoods and biodiversity, while significant socio-economic disparities persist, impacting access to healthc...
Source: International Journal of Circumpolar Health - April 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Gwen Healey Akearok Source Type: research
Role of the systemic immune-inflammation index in predicting spontaneous stone passage in patients with renal colic
CONCLUSION: Our findings showed that a low SII level was associated with SSP and could be used as a predictive marker of SSP as a more valuable parameter than NLR. SII and NLR, together with other indicators, are inflammatory markers that can be used in the clinical decision-making process for ureteral stone treatment.PMID:38669143 | DOI:10.1080/00325481.2024.2347198 (Source: Postgraduate Medicine)
Source: Postgraduate Medicine - April 26, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: H üseyin Mutlu Ekrem Taha Sert Kamil Kokulu Naz ım Abdulkadir Kankılıç Source Type: research
