Menstruation-Related Angina —The Wee Hours
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1782602Literature reveals two kinds of menstruation-related anginas—cardiac syndrome X (CSX) and catamenial angina. CSX generally occurs in perimenopausal or postmenopausal women; catamenial angina affects females from puberty to menopause with existing/preexisting or predisposed to coronary artery disease. CSX involves recurring anginal-type retrosternal chest pains during exercise or rest with no significant findings on angiogram. Catamenial angina is menstruation-associated recurrent nonexertional left-sided chest pain alongside diaphoresis, hot flushes, and persistent lethargy. Pathop...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - March 15, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Goyette, Sandy Mishra, Tulika Raza, Farah Naqvi, Zahra Khan, Sarah Khan, Abrar Igman, Pamphil Bhat, Malpe Surekha Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Caregivers' Role in In-Home Video Telehealth: National Survey of Occupational Therapy Practitioners
CONCLUSIONS: Caregivers routinely assist VHA patients with in-home OT video visits, which is invaluable to patients who are older and have complex medical needs. Barriers to caregiver involvement include caregivers' challenges with video telehealth or inability to assist, or lack of available caregivers. By elucidating the caregiver support role in video visits, this study provides clinicians with strategies to effectively partner with caregivers to enhance older patients' access to video visits.PMID:38483462 | DOI:10.2196/52049 (Source: Rural Remote Health)
Source: Rural Remote Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Megan Elizabeth Gately Dylan E Waller Emily E Metcalf Lauren R Moo Source Type: research
Caregivers' Role in In-Home Video Telehealth: National Survey of Occupational Therapy Practitioners
CONCLUSIONS: Caregivers routinely assist VHA patients with in-home OT video visits, which is invaluable to patients who are older and have complex medical needs. Barriers to caregiver involvement include caregivers' challenges with video telehealth or inability to assist, or lack of available caregivers. By elucidating the caregiver support role in video visits, this study provides clinicians with strategies to effectively partner with caregivers to enhance older patients' access to video visits.PMID:38483462 | DOI:10.2196/52049 (Source: Rural Remote Health)
Source: Rural Remote Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Megan Elizabeth Gately Dylan E Waller Emily E Metcalf Lauren R Moo Source Type: research
Assessment of attenuation properties for SLA and SLS 3D-printing materials in X-ray imaging and nuclear medicine
In conclusion, most materials can be considered equivalent to PMMA with only minor adjustments required. Materials with high deviances can be utilized as high-contrast materials in custom X-ray phantoms.PMID:38480064 | DOI:10.1016/j.zemedi.2024.02.003 (Source: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik)
Source: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Stefan Weber Andreas Block Felix B ärenfänger Source Type: research
Assessment of attenuation properties for SLA and SLS 3D-printing materials in X-ray imaging and nuclear medicine
In conclusion, most materials can be considered equivalent to PMMA with only minor adjustments required. Materials with high deviances can be utilized as high-contrast materials in custom X-ray phantoms.PMID:38480064 | DOI:10.1016/j.zemedi.2024.02.003 (Source: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik)
Source: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Stefan Weber Andreas Block Felix B ärenfänger Source Type: research
Assessment of attenuation properties for SLA and SLS 3D-printing materials in X-ray imaging and nuclear medicine
In conclusion, most materials can be considered equivalent to PMMA with only minor adjustments required. Materials with high deviances can be utilized as high-contrast materials in custom X-ray phantoms.PMID:38480064 | DOI:10.1016/j.zemedi.2024.02.003 (Source: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik)
Source: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Stefan Weber Andreas Block Felix B ärenfänger Source Type: research
Assessment of attenuation properties for SLA and SLS 3D-printing materials in X-ray imaging and nuclear medicine
In conclusion, most materials can be considered equivalent to PMMA with only minor adjustments required. Materials with high deviances can be utilized as high-contrast materials in custom X-ray phantoms.PMID:38480064 | DOI:10.1016/j.zemedi.2024.02.003 (Source: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik)
Source: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Stefan Weber Andreas Block Felix B ärenfänger Source Type: research
Assessment of attenuation properties for SLA and SLS 3D-printing materials in X-ray imaging and nuclear medicine
In conclusion, most materials can be considered equivalent to PMMA with only minor adjustments required. Materials with high deviances can be utilized as high-contrast materials in custom X-ray phantoms.PMID:38480064 | DOI:10.1016/j.zemedi.2024.02.003 (Source: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik)
Source: Zeitschrift fur Medizinische Physik - March 13, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Stefan Weber Andreas Block Felix B ärenfänger Source Type: research
A systematic review of artificial intelligence-powered (AI-powered) chatbot intervention for managing chronic illness
CONCLUSIONS: The reviewed studies suggest promising acceptance of AI-powered chatbots for self-managing chronic conditions. However, limited evidence on their efficacy due to insufficient technical documentation calls for future studies to provide detailed descriptions and prioritize patient safety. These chatbots employ natural language processing and multimodal interaction. Subsequent research should focus on evidence-based evaluations, facilitating comparisons across diverse chronic health conditions.PMID:38466897 | DOI:10.1080/07853890.2024.2302980 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - March 11, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Moh Heri Kurniawan Hanny Handiyani Tuti Nuraini Rr Tutik Sri Hariyati Sutrisno Sutrisno Source Type: research
A systematic review of artificial intelligence-powered (AI-powered) chatbot intervention for managing chronic illness
CONCLUSIONS: The reviewed studies suggest promising acceptance of AI-powered chatbots for self-managing chronic conditions. However, limited evidence on their efficacy due to insufficient technical documentation calls for future studies to provide detailed descriptions and prioritize patient safety. These chatbots employ natural language processing and multimodal interaction. Subsequent research should focus on evidence-based evaluations, facilitating comparisons across diverse chronic health conditions.PMID:38466897 | PMC:PMC10930147 | DOI:10.1080/07853890.2024.2302980 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - March 11, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Moh Heri Kurniawan Hanny Handiyani Tuti Nuraini Rr Tutik Sri Hariyati Sutrisno Sutrisno Source Type: research
Nephrologists perspectives on communication and decision-making regarding technique survival in peritoneal dialysis: an international qualitative interview study
Conclusion
Nephrologists reported that technique survival in PD is influenced by patients’ medical circumstances, psychological motivation and positively influenced by the education and support provided by treating clinicians and families. Strategies to enhance patients’ knowledge on PD and communication with patients about technique survival in PD are needed to build trust, set patient expectations of treatment and improve the process of transition off PD. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - March 11, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yudianto, B., Jaure, A., Shen, J., Cho, Y., Brown, E., Dong, J., Dunning, T., Mehrotra, R., Naicker, S., Pecoits-Filho, R., Perl, J., Wang, A. Y.-M., Wilkie, M., Guha, C., Scholes-Robertson, N., Craig, J., Johnson, D., Manera, K. Tags: Open access, Renal medicine Source Type: research
Application of three-dimensional technology in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery sublobectomy
Conclusion3D technologies, instrumental in locating pulmonary nodules and identifying variations in target lung segmental vessels and bronchi, play pivotal roles in VATS sublobectomy, especially in preoperative planning, intraoperative navigation, and doctor-patient communication. The limitations of 3D technology in clinical application are analyzed, and the future direction of existing 3D technology development is prospected. (Source: Frontiers in Oncology)
Source: Frontiers in Oncology - March 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Patient Communication Innovations in Breast Imaging
Effective patient communication is paramount in breast radiology, where standardized reporting and patient-centered care practices have long been established. This communication profoundly affects patient experience, well-being, and adherence to medical advice. Breast radiologists play a pivotal role in conveying diagnostic findings and addressing patient concerns, particularly in the context of cancer diagnoses. Technological advances in radiology reporting, patient access to electronic medical records, and the demand for immediate information access have reshaped radiologists ’ communication practices. Innovative appro...
Source: Radiologic Clinics of North America - March 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Shadi Aminololama-Shakeri, Kaitlin M. Ford Source Type: research
Measuring the Impact of Incorporating Case Study Presentations Into Applied Biomedical Science Placement Workshops for Trainee Biomedical Scientists
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a redesigned workshop where students generated and presented medical case studies to peers, academics, and training leads. Materials and Methods: The three phases of the case study intervention included a pre-intervention survey, academic-led sessions focussing on medical case presentations and delivery of the presentation followed by a post-intervention survey. Results: Analysing survey responses pre- and post-intervention, students demonstrated enhanced confidence in their understanding of clinical conditions (p<0.0001), connecting lab findings to diseases, and in deli...
Source: British Journal of Biomedical Science - March 6, 2024 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Amreen Bashir Kathryn Dudley Karan Singh Rana Kayleigh Wilkins Ross Pallett Source Type: research
Open communication between patients and relatives about illness & amp; death in advanced cancer —results of the eQuiPe Study
ConclusionsOpen communication about illness and death between patients and relatives seems to be important, as it is associated with a lower degree of bereavement distress. Healthcare professionals can play an important role in encouraging the dialogue. However, it is important to keep in mind that some people not feel comfortable talking about illness and death. (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - March 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
