CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Long-Term Mortality Risk in Patients with Chronic Ulcers: Insights from Population-Based Studies

Long-term mortality risk is elevated in patients with chronic ulcers across all age groups and genders, highlighting the importance of comprehensive wound care and management strategies to improve patient outcomes.

May 2022

Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Adiposity Tra
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Adiposity Trajectories in Children: Longitudinal Cohort Study

Longitudinal cohort study highlights the association between ultra-processed food consumption in childhood and adiposity trajectories, emphasizing the importance of dietary interventions in childhood obesity prevention.

May 2022

Informed Consent and Informed Decision Making in H
Informed Consent and Informed Decision Making in High-Risk Surgery: Bridging the Gap

This study quantifies the prevalence of informed consent and informed decision making in patient-surgeon consultations for high-risk surgery, shedding light on the intersection of these two critical processes and their implications for patient autonomy and surgical outcomes.

May 2022

Electronic Symptom Monitoring after Oncology Surge
Electronic Symptom Monitoring after Oncology Surgery: Impact on Patient Anxiety and Nursing Workload

Implementation of electronic symptom monitoring after oncology surgery reduces patient anxiety and nursing workload, enhancing postoperative care and patient satisfaction in oncology settings.

May 2022

Risk Score for Colorectal Cancer Prediction: Clini
Risk Score for Colorectal Cancer Prediction: Clinical Applications in Screening

A risk score incorporating eight factors is proposed for predicting colorectal cancer risk and mortality, providing a standardized approach to colorectal cancer screening and prevention strategies.

May 2022

Debunking the Myth of a 'Tsunami' of Poor Mental H
Debunking the Myth of a 'Tsunami' of Poor Mental Health: Insights from COVID-19 Populations

The myth of a 'tsunami' of poor mental health in populations affected by COVID-19 is debunked, highlighting the need for nuanced approaches to mental health care that address individual needs and vulnerabilities.

April 2022

Skin Cancer Detection Apps: Accuracy and Limitatio
Skin Cancer Detection Apps: Accuracy and Limitations in Clinical Practice

Skin cancer detection apps demonstrate low effectiveness in accurately classifying rare and aggressive skin cancers, underscoring the limitations of technology-based diagnostic tools in clinical practice.

April 2022

Gastrografin in the Treatment of Small Intestine Adhesion Obstruction: Exploring Clinical Benefits

Hypothesis suggests that early administration of Gastrografin may provide clinical benefit in patients with small intestine adhesion obstruction, warranting further investigation into its therapeutic potential in this patient population.

April 2022

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: Tre
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: Treatment Outcomes during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Analysis of treatment outcomes for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in pediatrics during the COVID-19 pandemic informs clinical decision-making and management strategies for this rare inflammatory condition in children.

April 2022

True Short Esophagus in Gastroesophageal Reflux Di
True Short Esophagus in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Frequency and Long-Term Outcomes

Frequency of true short esophagus and long-term outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease or hiatal hernia are explored, providing insights into surgical outcomes and postoperative management strategies.

April 2022