War in Ukraine: incursion of antimicrobial resistance
(Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - May 13, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Comparison of syncope risk scores in predicting the prognosis of patients presenting to the emergency department with syncope
ConclusionThe CSRS may be used as a safety risk score for a 30-day risk of MACE and mortality after discharge from the emergency department. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - May 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health care system, work, and mental well-being of people with cystic fibrosis
ConclusionCOVID 19 pandemic has greatly impacted PWCF in terms of hospital visits, access to tests, CF care, and psychological well-being. Younger PWCF reported greater impact on psychological health. Online consultation and electronic prescription were welcomed and could have a role post-pandemic. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - May 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Uremic pruritus: prevalence, determinants, and its impact on health-related quality of life and sleep in Indian patients undergoing hemodialysis
ConclusionThe majority of patients on maintenance hemodialysis experience uremic pruritus. None of the clinical characteristics, dialysis-related factors, and laboratory parameters affected uremic pruritus. Uremic pruritus patients had the worst HR-QOL& their sleep quality significantly declined as pruritus severity escalated.Trial registration number and date of registrationStudy approval was obtained from Institutional Research Committee and Institutional Ethical Committee (IEC 642/2021). Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI) registration (CTRI/2022/01/039143) was also obtained. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - May 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Percutaneous revision of dysfunctional shunts in patients who underwent intrahepatic portosystemic shunt procedure via percutaneous or conventional method: 11-years single center experience
ConclusionUS-guided transhepatic shunt revision is a safe and effective method where transjugular revision cannot be performed. In addition, the revision rate is significantly higher in patients who have undergone transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt due to Budd-Chiari syndrome compared with other groups. (Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science)
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - May 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
