CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Celiac Disease: Dispelling Fallacies and Embracing Facts

Celiac disease is a complex condition with manifestations beyond the traditional understanding, necessitating a nuanced approach to diagnosis, management, and public awareness efforts to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Februery 2022

Non-Erosive Reflux Disease and Functional Heartbur
Non-Erosive Reflux Disease and Functional Heartburn: Advances in Diagnosis and Management

Review discusses different definitions and recent advances in diagnostic tests and therapeutic strategies for non-erosive reflux disease and functional heartburn, highlighting the importance of tailored approaches to symptom management and acid suppression therapy.

Februery 2022

Caring for Teenage Parents and Their Children: Rol
Caring for Teenage Parents and Their Children: Role of the Pediatrician in Multigenerational Care

Role of the pediatrician in the medical management of adolescent parents and their offspring is discussed, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive care coordination and support services to promote the health and well-being of both generations.

Februery 2022

Evaluation of Hematuria: Comparative Analysis of Guideline Recommendations

Researchers evaluate the benefits and harms of five guidelines for the evaluation of hematuria, providing insights into variations in clinical practice and informing evidence-based approaches to diagnostic evaluation and management in patients with hematuria.

Februery 2022

Osteoarthritis, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes: Expl
Osteoarthritis, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes: Exploring the Interplay and Clinical Implications

Review explores the links between obesity, type 2 diabetes, and osteoarthritis, focusing on the impact of ectopic (intra-abdominal) fat distribution on disease pathogenesis and progression, with implications for targeted interventions and multidisciplinary management approaches.

Februery 2022

Methylprednisolone vs. Dexamethasone for Severe CO
Methylprednisolone vs. Dexamethasone for Severe COVID-19: Comparative Efficacy in Randomized Trial

Randomized trial demonstrates better outcomes with methylprednisolone compared to dexamethasone in patients with severe COVID-19, highlighting the potential role of alternative corticosteroids in the management of critically ill patients.

Februery 2022

The Limbic System: Unveiling Distinctions between Modules and Affective Modes

Study explores the implication of the limbic system in determining affective valence, emphasizing the capacity of neural modules to generate both positive and negative affective modes and underscoring the complexity of emotional processing in the brain.

Februery 2022

Self-Inflicted Lung Injury in COVID-19 Patients: I
Self-Inflicted Lung Injury in COVID-19 Patients: Implications of Elevated Respiratory Efforts

Impact of elevated respiratory efforts on lung function and injury in patients with COVID-19-related acute respiratory failure is investigated, shedding light on the pathophysiology of self-inflicted lung injury and guiding ventilatory management strategies in critically ill patients.

Februery 2022

Increase in Facial Paralysis during the COVID-19 P
Increase in Facial Paralysis during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Neurological Surveillance

High rates of spontaneous referrals of lower motor neuron palsy of the facial nerve (VII) are observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting further investigation into the potential association between viral infections and facial paralysis, with implications for neurological surveillance and management.

Februery 2022

Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis: Challenges in Early Diagn
Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis: Challenges in Early Diagnosis and Management

Early diagnosis of anti-NMDAR encephalitis presents a pressing challenge for psychiatrists, emphasizing the need for heightened clinical suspicion, timely diagnostic evaluation, and multidisciplinary management strategies to optimize patient outcomes in this autoimmune neurological disorder.

Februery 2022