Biomarkers may help guide antibiotic stewardship in community …
WEBAug 26, 2024 · 1. Using either procalcitonin or c-reactive protein as a biomarker to guide antibiotic treatment in patients with community-acquired pneumonia reduces the length of treatment course with no effect to time to reach stability or new antibiotic prescriptions Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) 20-50% of the 3.3 million people who develop community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) need to
Mediterranean diet effects on vascular health and serum levels of ...
WEBAug 15, 2024 · 1. The effect of the Mediterranean Diet on cardiovascular health can be partially explained by improved vascular health, lowered total cholesterol and LDL, lowered ceramides, and reduced serum inflammatory adipokines. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: The Mediterranean Diet has been previously shown to improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients. This is proposed to be
Exoskeletal assisted walking devices currently do not demonstrate …
WEBSep 14, 2024 · 1. In veterans with spinal cord injuries, exoskeletons showed no clear benefits (medical, physical or psychological) compared to standard wheelchair use 2. Exoskeleton technology is still not adopted readily with participants only using the devices an average of 86 minutes per week Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Spinal cord injuries (SCI) often result in severe
The Lee index: Risk of perioperative cardiac events [Classics Series ...
WEBSep 27, 2014 · The Lee index is a prospectively validated model that predicts the risk of a cardiac event in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. 2. The six independent predictors are as follows: 1) high-risk surgery, 2) history of ischemic heart disease, 3) history of congestive heart failure, 4) history of cerebrovascular disease, 5) preoperative ...
The Child-Pugh score: Prognosis in chronic liver disease and …
WEBDec 3, 2023 · 1. The Child-Pugh score consists of five clinical features and is used to assess the prognosis of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. 2. The Child-Pugh score was originally developed in 1973 to predict surgical outcomes in patients presenting with bleeding esophageal varices.
The Ultimate Guide to Achieving a Competitive MCAT Score for …
WEBNov 28, 2023 · Welcome to the ultimate guide that will help you achieve a competitive MCAT score for your medical school admissions. The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is a comprehensive examination that plays a crucial role in the medical school application process.
Evaluating pediatric sinus antibiotics: effectiveness and safety ...
WEBNov 8, 2023 · 1. There is no significant difference in treatment failure between pediatric patients taking amoxicillin versus amoxicillin-clavulanate for acute sinusitis. 2. Adverse events were more common in patients who took amoxicillin-clavulanate as compared to amoxicillin. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: Acute sinusitis is a prevalent condition in children, and antibiotics are frequently ...
The ABCD2 score: Risk of stroke after Transient Ischemic Attack …
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Landmark Trials & Summaries: The Classics in Medicine - 2 Minute …
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WEB2 Minute Medicine Rewind September 16, 2024. by Jayden Berdugo and 1 others. September 16, 2024. Sleep patterns, physical activity, genetic susceptibility, and incident rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective cohort study 1. In this prospective cohort study, a healthy sleep pattern and moderate levels of physical activity...