Cardiovascular Risk in Gestational Diabetes: Long-Term Implications
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus have a significantly increased risk of calcification of the cardiac arteries, even after maintaining normal blood glucose levels post-pregnancy, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular risk assessment and preventive measures in this population.
October 2021
Hospital- and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Persistent Challenges
Despite advances in guidelines and knowledge, the incidence of hospital- and ventilator-associated pneumonia remains high, underscoring the need for continued efforts in infection prevention and control to mitigate nosocomial transmission risks.
August 2021
Antipsychotic-Cardiovascular Drug Interactions: Polypharmacy Risks
Polypharmacy involving antipsychotics and cardiovascular drugs increases the risk of potential adverse drug interactions, highlighting the importance of medication reconciliation and monitoring in patients receiving multiple pharmacological agents.
August 2021
Dental Infection and Morbidity in Cardiac Valve Surgery: Preoperative Screening Recommendations
Preoperative dental screening is recommended for patients undergoing cardiac valve surgery to mitigate the risk of postoperative complications associated with dental infections, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in perioperative care management.
July 2021
Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures: ILAE Working Group Report
ILAE Report provides insights into the presentation and management of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and multidisciplinary care approaches in optimizing clinical outcomes for affected individuals.
July 2021
Chronic Abdominal Pain and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical Features and Treatment Approaches
Clinical descriptors and treatment alternatives for chronic abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome are reviewed, emphasizing the need for comprehensive symptom assessment and individualized management strategies in affected patients.
July 2021
Fibromyalgia: Key Symptoms and Management Challenges
Chronic pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances remain hallmark symptoms of fibromyalgia, underscoring the complex and multifaceted nature of the condition and the challenges in symptom management and quality of life improvement for affected individuals.
June 2021
Restoration of Visual Function through Gene Therapy: CRISPR Technology Advancements
Next-generation CRISPR technology holds promise for restoring visual and retinal function through gene therapy, offering potential therapeutic avenues for treating inherited eye diseases and improving patient outcomes.
June 2021
Psychotropic Treatment during Pregnancy: Perinatal Mental Health Considerations
Perinatal psychiatric illnesses pose challenges in women's mental health during pregnancy and postpartum, highlighting the need for personalized treatment approaches and integrated perinatal mental health care services to optimize maternal and neonatal outcomes.
June 2021
Risk of COVID-19 Transmission during Air Travel: Safety Precautions and Recommendations
Travelers should adhere to safety strategies, including mask-wearing, physical distancing, surface disinfection, and hand hygiene practices, to minimize COVID-19 transmission risks during air travel, supporting safe travel initiatives and public health measures.
June 2021
