Objective assessment of comorbidities shows potential to improve prognostication and deploy interventions to reduce modifiable risk. Cluster analysis has been applied to various disease states to provide an exploratory multivariate method for...
Objective assessment of comorbidities shows potential to improve prognostication and deploy interventions to reduce modifiable risk. Cluster analysis has been applied to various disease states to provide an exploratory multivariate method for...
1. RSV-related ALRI incidence was significantly higher among preterm infants than term infants. 2. This pattern for RSV hospitalizations remained true until infants’ second year of life. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Infants born prematurely...
The following is a summary of “Smoking on the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” published in the April 2024 issue of Critical Care by Zhang et al. Despite recognition of a link between smoking and acute respiratory...
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The risk for postoperative respiratory complications is similar among patients undergoing emergency surgery regardless of preoperative glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use, according to a research...
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant are very likely to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during pregnancy, according to a study published online April 25 in...
The following is a summary of “Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation prior to extubation – Reduction of extubation failure rate in acute stroke patients?,” published in the April 2024 issue of Critical Care by Muhle et al. Researchers conducted a prospective study...
1. RSV-related ALRI incidence was significantly higher among preterm infants than term infants. 2. This pattern for RSV hospitalizations remained true until infants’ second year of life. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Infants born prematurely...
The following is a summary of “Smoking on the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” published in the April 2024 issue of Critical Care by Zhang et al. Despite recognition of a link between smoking and acute respiratory...
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The risk for postoperative respiratory complications is similar among patients undergoing emergency surgery regardless of preoperative glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use, according to a research...
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant are very likely to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during pregnancy, according to a study published online April 25 in...
The following is a summary of “Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation prior to extubation – Reduction of extubation failure rate in acute stroke patients?,” published in the April 2024 issue of Critical Care by Muhle et al. Researchers conducted a prospective study...
A collection of feature articles, study abstracts, and other resources all focused COPD.
Even though physicians who conduct limited examinations may only be brought in for their expertise, they retain liability for malpractice or personal injury.
The right financial advisor can help physicians by answering questions including which accounts are the right fit or what insurance is appropriate.
The DIY home endeavors of Hank, a proctologist, bring amusement to Hank's cruel neighbor Zeke, an orthodontist, until a fatal twist of fate changes everything.
This course discusses a study about how the significant association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hypertension can negatively affect the health of adults younger than 60 who are heavy smokers.
Health inequities pervade the healthcare system, making it crucial for physicians to reevaluate what data is being collected and who is collecting the data.
The right financial advisor can help physicians by answering questions including which accounts are the right fit or what insurance is appropriate.
Physicians face occupational hazards including blood-borne pathogens, workplace violence, and chronic pain. Safety measures are crucial for their well-being.
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