Safety and complications of continuation of aspirin therapy in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic simple prostatectomy
AbstractTo evaluate the safety and feasibility of continued perioperative aspirin at the time of robotic assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP). We performed a retrospective review of our IRB approved institutional database of patients who underwent RASP between 2013 and 2022. Comparative groups included patients taking aspirin in the perioperative period and those not taking aspirin pre-operatively. The primary outcome was any post-operative bleeding related complication using the modified Clavien –Dindo classification. Secondary outcomes included the identification of risk factors for increased blood loss in the entire s...
Source: Journal of Robotic Surgery - April 25, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Acute diverticulitis with extraluminal air: is conservative treatment sufficient? A single-center retrospective study
ConclusionsConservative treatment with antibiotics for acute diverticulitis with extraluminal air is safe with a success rate of 89%. Patients with distant pneumoperitoneum should be carefully monitored. (Source: Techniques in Coloproctology)
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - April 25, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Loneliness, social isolation, and cardiovascular disease among nonveteran and veteran women
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Source: Journal of Women and Aging - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Natalie M. YarishAlexander Ivan B. PosisSteve NguyenJulie WeitlaufJohn BellettiereNazmus SaquibPhyllis A. RicheyMatthew AllisonCandyce KroenkeJoseph S. GoveasMace CodayAndrea Z. LaCroixa School of Community and Environmental Health, Old Dominion Universit Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 541: Health-Related Physical Fitness Evaluation in HIV-Diagnosed Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review
Conclusions: The research on muscular strength/endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness and flexibility has been scarcely explored. The lack of studies that investigated method usability as well as reference values was evidenced. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: de Castro de Lima Silva Tags: Review Source Type: research
Flank versus prone position in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies
The objective of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of the flank position in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). We searched PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS, the Cochrane database libraries, and the Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing PCNL in flank position are included in this meta-analysis. The related trials met the inclusion criteria were analyzed using RevMan 5.4. Seven randomized controlled trials were included, involving a total of 587 patients. We found that there was a lower decrease in hemoglobin levels in the flank position group compared to prone-positi...
Source: Urolithiasis - April 25, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 1968: Exploring the Biomedical Potential of Terpenoid Alkaloids: Sources, Structures, and Activities
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Sheng Liu
Terpenoid alkaloids are recognized as a class of compounds with limited numbers but potent biological activities, primarily derived from plants, with a minor proportion originating from animals and microorganisms. These alkaloids are synthesized from the same prenyl unit that forms the terpene skeleton, with the nitrogen atom introduced through β-aminoethanol, ethylamine, or methylamine, leading to a range of complex and diverse structures. Based on their skeleton type, they can be categorized into monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, and triterpene alkaloids. To date, 289 natural terp...
Source: Molecules - April 25, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Xuyan Wang Jianzeng Xin Lili Sun Yupei Sun Yaxi Xu Feng Zhao Changshan Niu Sheng Liu Tags: Review Source Type: research
Asthma and cardiovascular disease: embracing disease heterogeneity is required
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We read with interest the recent original research investigation by Valencia-Hernández et al. [1]. This observational study used two approaches to investigate the association of asthma and coronary heart disease (CHD): medical records and Mendelian randomisation (MR). Their results differ compared to many other prior studies investigating the association of asthma and CHD [2]. We applaud the authors for the thoroughness of the investigation; however, we have identified key methodological considerations in this study which may account for differences in the conclusions, compared to prior studies. (Source: Eur...
Source: European Respiratory Journal - April 25, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tattersall, M. C., Gangnon, R. E., Jarjour, N. N. Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
The economic consequence of large-scale epidemic outbreak: The path and loss evaluation of COVID-19 in China based on input-output analysis
Volume 19, Issue 1, January 2024 . (Source: Global Public Health)
Source: Global Public Health - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Zhi-Nan LuZhiyuan GaoYu Haoa Interventional Center of Valvular Heart Disease, Capital Medical University, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Beijing, People ’s Republic of Chinab School of Economics and Management, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, B Source Type: research
Lung Donor Bronchoalveolar Lavage Positivity: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Lung Transplant Recipients ’ Outcome
Inconsistent data exists regarding the risk factors for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) positivity in lung donors, the incidence of donor-derived infections (DDI), and the effect of BAL positivity on lung transplant (LuTx) recipients ’ outcome. (Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation)
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 25, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Jacopo Fumagalli, Veronica Punzi, Vittorio Scaravilli, Serena Maria Passamonti, Letizia Corinna Morlacchi, Valeria Rossetti, Anna Maraschini, Caterina Matinato, Margherita Brivio, Ilaria Righi, Francesco Blasi, Alessandra Bandera, Lorenzo Rosso, Mauro Pan Tags: Original Clinical Science Source Type: research
Subclinical Atherosclerosis to Guide Treatment in Dyslipidemia and Diabetes Mellitus
AbstractPurpose of ReviewDyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus are two common conditions that are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). In this review, we aimed to provide an in-depth and contemporary review of non-invasive approaches to assess subclinical atherosclerotic burden, predict cardiovascular risk, and guide appropriate treatment strategies. We focused this paper on two main imaging modalities: coronary artery calcium (CAC) score and computed tomography coronary angiography.Recent FindingsRecent longitudinal studies have provided stronger evidence on the relation...
Source: Current Atherosclerosis Reports - April 25, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Challenges in Ventricular Arrhythmia Ablation: Difficult Substrates and Advanced Ablation Strategies
This article provides a brief overview of difficult substrate ablation strategies in patients with premature ventricular contractions (PVC) or ventricular tachycardia (VT) and explores methods to improve outcomes for cases that do not respond to typical ablation techniques.Recent findingsRecent developments highlight the crucial role of advanced imaging and mapping techniques in the visualization, characterization, and localization of challenging ventricular substrates. Additionally, some novel and advanced ablation strategies may be useful when PVC/VT is refractory to conventional ablation treatment.SummaryAn expanding sp...
Source: Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine - April 25, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Prognostic value of left ventricular and left atrial strain imaging in moderate to severe aortic stenosis: Insights from an Asian population
Data regarding the prognostic value of left atrial (LA) strain in aortic stenosis (AS) is scarce, especially in Asian population and moderate AS. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 25, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chung-Yen Lee, Chieh-Mei Tsai, Kuang-Chien Chiang, Chi-Ching Huang, Mao-Shin Lin, Chung-Lieh Hung, Yi-Lwun Ho, Vuyisile T. Nkomo, Masaaki Takeuchi, Li-Tan Yang Source Type: research
Sinus Rhythm Activation Signature Indicates Reentrant Ventricular Tachycardia Inducibility and Approximate Isthmus Location
Sinus rhythm activation time is useful to assess infarct border zone substrate. (Source: Heart Rhythm)
Source: Heart Rhythm - April 25, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Edward J. Ciaccio, James Coromilas, Deepak S. Saluja, Henry H. Hsia, Nicholas S. Peters, Hirad Yarmohammadi Source Type: research
Identification of common mechanisms and biomarkers of atrial fibrillation and heart failure based on machine learning
ConclusionsWe identified four biological markers that are highly correlated with AF and HF, namely,GLUL,NCF2,S100A12, andSRGN. Our findings provide theoretical basis for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of AF and HF. (Source: ESC Heart Failure)
Source: ESC Heart Failure - April 24, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhijun Zhang,
Jianying Ding,
Xiaolong Mi,
Yuanyuan Lin,
Xinjian Li,
Jun Lian,
Jinwen Liu,
Lijuan Qu,
Bingye Zhao,
Xuewen Li Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Association of lipid profile and obesity in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Conclusion. The results showed that abnormal lipid profile and obesity have a significant association with PCOS patients. Regular monitoring and treatment of PCOS patients are required to reduce the risk of infertility, MetS, and CVD.PMID:38656255 | DOI:10.2478/enr-2024-0009 (Source: Endocrine Regulations)
Source: Endocrine Regulations - April 24, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Sadaf Parveen Saba Khan Mohammad Mustufa Khan Bhavana Gupta Ausaf Ahmad Roshan Alam Source Type: research
