Antiviral Mechanism and Clinical Benefits of Mouthwash Active Against SARS-CoV-2
Reia, V.C.B., da Fonseca Orcina, B., Vilhena, F.V.et al. Antiviral Mechanism and Clinical Benefits of Mouthwash Active Against SARS-CoV-2.Curr Oral Health Rep (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40496-024-00368-1AbstractPurpose of ReviewWe
aim to review the spectrum of biological mechanisms of mouthwashes
shown to be active against SARS-CoV-2, evidence for efficacy in
reduction of viral load, in vitro and in vivo, and the potential for
clinical benefit in use of mouthwashes in the context of COVID-19.Recent FindingsNumerous
studies have now been performed to establish the antiviral efficacy of
specific mouthwash i...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 19, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Mean corpuscular volume as a prognostic factor for 30-day mortality in major trauma patients: a retrospective cohort study - Choi H, Lee JY, Sul Y, Kim SH, Ye JB, Lee JS, Yoon SY, Seok J, Choi JH.
We investigated the clinical implications of the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) in patients with major trauma. This single-center retrospective review included 2021 trauma patients admitted to the intensive care unit between January 2016 and June 2020. We i... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
The 4 S's of disaster management framework: a case study of the 2022 pediatric tripledemic response in a community hospital - Baker AH, Lee LK, Sard BE, Chung S.
Most children in the United States present to community hospitals for emergency department (ED) care. Those who are acutely ill and require critical care are stabilized and transferred to a tertiary pediatric hospital with intensive care capabilities. Duri... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Angola: 15 Speciality Doctors Needed in Hospital of Central Angola
[ANGOP] Ecunha -- The municipal hospital in Ecunha, central Huambo province, needs at least 15 doctors specialising in intensive care, paediatrics, anaesthesiologists and intensivists to improve the quality of medical care for the population. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 14, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Angola Central Africa Governance Health and Medicine Southern Africa Source Type: news
Defense Secretary Returns to Hospital With Bladder Issues
MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2024 (Healthday News) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, who spent time in intensive care last month for complications related to prostate cancer surgery performed in December, has returned to the hospital with bladder issues,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Ultrasound'sticker' measures tissue stiffness
A wearable ultrasound sticker the size of a postage stamp can continuously measure tissue stiffness and may have a place in monitoring organ transplantation patients, according to research published February 9 in Science Advances.
A team of researchers led by Hsiao-Chuan Liu, PhD, and doctoral students Yushun Zeng and Chen Gong of the University of Southern California found that their bio-adhesive ultrasound elastography (BAUS-E) sticker can continuously monitor the stiffness of organs over 48 hours and detect subtle changes that could signal the progression of disease such as organ failure and rejection. The group develo...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 9, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Ultrasound Source Type: news
UK to scrap Covid intensive care kit despite offer to send to Ukraine
Machines lack a CE certification showing they comply with EU performance and safety directives (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)
Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare - February 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Ginkgo Injections Tied to Cognitive Recovery Post Stroke Ginkgo Injections Tied to Cognitive Recovery Post Stroke
Biologically active components of Ginkgo biloba given by IV injection for 14 days were associated with improved early cognitive recovery in patients with ischemic stroke.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - February 7, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Near-Death Experiences During CPR: Impetus for Better Care Near-Death Experiences During CPR: Impetus for Better Care
Recalled death experiences, a form of consciousness after cardiac arrest, are on the rise. How are they measured and what are the implications for cardiac arrest care?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - February 6, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Frederick Health Earns National Patience Excellence Award
Hospital recognized with gold-level status by national organization FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frederick Health is pleased to announce that the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has awarded the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Frederick Health... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 6, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: AWD Source Type: news
Prevalence of traumatic brain injury and associated infections in a trauma center in northern India - Kar M, Sahu C, Singh P, Bhaisora KS, Tejan N, Patel SS, Ghoshal U.
INTRODUCTION: One of the rapidly escalating public health problems worldwide is traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to road traffic accidents. In comparison to postneurosurgery patients and other patients inhabiting the intensive care units (ICUs), patients w... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
US Board Discloses Cheating, Grads Say Problem Is Rampant US Board Discloses Cheating, Grads Say Problem Is Rampant
USMLE says it is invalidating some scores amid mounting allegations that online sellers of test questions have been operating without consequence. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - February 1, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: news
New Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Pose Ethical Issues New Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Pose Ethical Issues
Art Caplan discusses ethical issues around the use of GLP-1 RA injectables for weight loss.Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - February 1, 2024 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Commentary Source Type: news
Fresh warnings about 'gas station heroin' after energy-boosting supplement lands 13 people in intensive care in New Jersey alone
A popular energy drink that federal agencies are urging Americans to avoid, Neptune's Fix, has caused severe illness in more than a dozen people - landing them in intensive care units. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fresh warnings about 'gas station heroin' after energy-boosting supplement lands 13 New Jersey residents in intensive care
A popular energy drink that federal agencies are urging Americans to avoid, Neptune's Fix, has caused severe illness in more than a dozen people - landing them in intensive care units. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
