CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Achilles Tendinopathy: Understanding a Common, Chronic Injury

Achilles tendinopathy is a prevalent and chronic condition that significantly impacts quality of life, highlighting the need for effective management strategies to alleviate symptoms and improve functional outcomes in affected individuals.

April 2022

Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke aft
Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke after COVID-19: Insights from Epidemiological Studies

Self-controlled case series and matched cohort study assesses the risk of acute myocardial infarction and stroke after COVID-19 infection, providing valuable insights into the cardiovascular complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

April 2022

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Evaluating a Protoco
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Evaluating a Protocol for Acute Complex Stone Cholecystitis

Observational and prospective study assesses the usefulness and safety of a protocol during laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute complex stone cholecystitis, providing insights into optimal surgical management strategies for this condition.

April 2022

Adolescent Cannabis Use and Neurodevelopmental Imp
Adolescent Cannabis Use and Neurodevelopmental Impact: Implications for Brain Health

Adolescent cannabis use has lasting effects on brain development and behavior, highlighting the importance of early intervention and preventive measures to mitigate the neurodevelopmental impact of cannabis use during adolescence.

April 2022

Pathophysiology and Management of Akathisia: Understanding a Distressing Condition

Presentation, pathophysiology, and management of akathisia are reviewed, highlighting the need for comprehensive assessment and targeted interventions to alleviate symptoms and improve patient outcomes.

April 2022

Low Normal vs. High Normal Oxygenation in Organ Dysfunction: Balancing Risks and Benefits

Study evaluates the effect of low normal vs. high normal oxygenation goals on organ dysfunction in critically ill patients, informing clinical decision-making and oxygenation management strategies in intensive care settings.

April 2022

Managing Low-Risk Recurrent Chest Pain in the Emergency Department: Guide to Reasonable and Appropriate Care

Guide offers recommendations for reasonable and appropriate care of patients presenting with low-risk recurrent chest pain in the emergency department, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to diagnostic evaluation and management to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.

April 2022

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Linked to Increased R
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer: Insights from Population Studies

One in four new breast cancers and one in five colon cancers in Canada are attributed to alcohol consumption, underscoring the need for public health interventions to address alcohol-related cancer risk factors and promote healthy lifestyle behaviors.

April 2022

Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 in Children: Less
Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 in Children: Lessons from Retrospective Cohort Studies

Retrospective cohort study identifies epidemiological and clinical risk factors for severe COVID-19 disease in children, informing public health strategies and clinical management guidelines for pediatric COVID-19 patients.

March 2022

Predictors of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding afte
Predictors of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding after Myocardial Infarction: Identifying High-Risk Patients

Several predictors are identified for upper gastrointestinal bleeding after myocardial infarction, emphasizing the importance of early risk stratification and targeted interventions to prevent hemorrhagic complications and improve patient outcomes.

March 2022