Hepatitis C: Clinical Overview of Acute and Chronic Manifestations
Hepatitis C virus infection presents as an acute illness in almost a third of patients, with symptoms such as fatigue, arthralgia, and jaundice, highlighting the diverse clinical manifestations and potential complications of acute and chronic hepatitis C infection.
September 2022
Overmedicalization of Death: Experts Call for Reassessment of End-of-Life Care
Experts warn of the growing overmedicalization of death and advocate for a radical rethinking of end-of-life care to prioritize palliative approaches and improve the quality of dying for patients nearing the end of life.
September 2022
Oral Molnupiravir for COVID-19 Treatment: Hospitalization and Mortality Reduction
Molnupiravir reduces the risk of hospitalization or death in adults with COVID-19, offering a promising oral treatment option to mitigate disease severity and prevent adverse outcomes in infected individuals.
September 2022
Meniscus Tears in Young Adults: Clinical Outcomes and Management Strategies
Both surgical and conservative management approaches yield clinically relevant improvements in young adults with meniscus tears, highlighting the importance of individualized treatment plans based on patient characteristics and preferences.
September 2022
Investigation of IHU Variant of COVID-19 in France: Emerging Viral Strain
French scientists are investigating a new coronavirus variant with 46 mutations, termed the IHU variant, which has emerged in the Marseille region and is associated with travel to Cameroon, raising concerns about potential implications for transmissibility and disease severity.
September 2022
Muscle Strength and Mass Predict Fatty Liver Risk: Epidemiological Observations
Lower muscle mass and grip strength are associated with a higher risk of incident non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), underscoring the role of skeletal muscle function in metabolic homeostasis and liver health.
September 2022
Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Autonomic Dysfunction: Neurobiological Associations
Generalized anxiety disorder is associated with autonomic hypersensitivity and hypoactivity of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex during peripheral adrenergic stimulation, underscoring the neurobiological basis of anxiety-related autonomic dysfunction and its implications for the pathophysiology of anxiety disorders.
September 2022
Non-Invasive Respiratory Strategies in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure due to COVID-19: Clinical Outcomes
An initial continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) strategy significantly reduces the risk of tracheal intubation or mortality in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure due to COVID-19, supporting the use of non-invasive respiratory support as a frontline treatment approach in affected individuals.
September 2022
Epstein-Barr Virus Associated with Multiple Sclerosis: Immunological Insights
Epstein-Barr virus infection is associated with multiple sclerosis, a progressive autoimmune disease characterized by central nervous system demyelination, highlighting the complex interplay between viral infections and immune dysregulation in the pathogenesis of MS.
September 2022
Fecal Immunochemical Test for Colorectal Cancer: Diagnostic Utility in Symptomatic Patients
The fecal immunochemical test may adequately exclude colorectal cancer in symptomatic patients, offering a non-invasive and cost-effective screening option for early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer.
September 2022
