Iron Deficiency Without Anemia: Implications for Clinical Management
Iron deficiency without anemia refers to insufficient iron stores relative to the body's requirements, irrespective of anemia status, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing subclinical iron deficiency to prevent adverse health outcomes.
November 2022
Gastrointestinal Tract in Hunger and Satiety Signaling: Neurobiological Insights
The gastrointestinal tract plays a crucial role in hunger and satiety signaling, orchestrating complex interactions with the brain to regulate food intake and energy balance, providing a neurobiological framework for understanding appetite control and feeding behavior.
November 2022
Hospitalized Patients With Severe Hypertension May Not Require Immediate Treatment
Hospitalized patients with severe hypertension may not require immediate treatment, particularly with intravenous antihypertensives, highlighting the importance of individualized management approaches based on clinical assessment and risk stratification.
November 2022
Home Oxygen Therapy: Indications and Clinical Considerations
Home oxygen therapy is predominantly prescribed to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to alleviate hypoxemia and improve symptoms, highlighting its role in the management of advanced respiratory diseases characterized by impaired gas exchange.
November 2022
Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine: Addressing Geographic Risks
Researchers find that equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine can mitigate transmission risks in different geographic areas, emphasizing the importance of global vaccine equity in controlling the spread of the virus and preventing future outbreaks.
November 2022
Structural Brain Changes Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Longitudinal Imaging Study
The first longitudinal imaging study before and after SARS-CoV-2 infection, with controls, investigates structural brain changes associated with COVID-19, shedding light on the neurological consequences of the virus and potential long-term effects on brain health.
November 2022
Methenamine Hippurate for Preventing Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women: An Antibiotic-Sparing Approach
Methenamine hippurate represents an alternative to prophylactic antibiotics for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in women, providing an antibiotic-sparing strategy to mitigate the risk of antimicrobial resistance and adverse drug reactions.
November 2022
Preventing Recurrent Stroke: Importance of Continuous Heart Rhythm Monitoring
Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for one year with an implanted device emerges as a crucial strategy for identifying atrial fibrillation and preventing recurrent stroke in high-risk individuals, highlighting the value of early detection and intervention in stroke prevention.
November 2022
WHO Warns of Potential COVID-19 Surge in Ukraine: Surveillance Challenges
The WHO warns of a possible increase in COVID-19 cases in Ukraine, citing the low number of tests conducted since the onset of the Russian offensive, which raises concerns about significant undetected coronavirus transmission and underscores the importance of robust surveillance systems.
November 2022
Weight Loss Recommended Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients With Severe Obesity
Weight loss is recommended for individuals with severe obesity and knee osteoarthritis prior to considering total knee arthroplasty, emphasizing the importance of weight management interventions in optimizing surgical outcomes and reducing complications.
November 2022
