CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Poor Oral Health's Impact on Blood Pressure
Poor Oral Health's Impact on Blood Pressure

Periodontal disease exacerbates blood pressure issues and interferes with hypertension management.

June 2024

Brain Circuits and Alcohol Use in Adolescents
Brain Circuits and Alcohol Use in Adolescents

Adolescent alcohol abuse is a significant contributor to disability and mortality among young people, involving complex interactions within brain circuits.

June 2024

Neck Circumference as a Predictor of Cardiovascula
Neck Circumference as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Disease

Neck circumference correlates with the severity of coronary calcification and cardiovascular events in elderly Chinese patients with acute coronary syndromes, suggesting its potential as a predictive marker.

June 2024

COVID-19 Implications for Emergency Dental Care
COVID-19 Implications for Emergency Dental Care

Examination of implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on current emergency dental care practices.

June 2024

Reducing Blood Volume for Transfusion Testing

Utilizing small-volume blood collection tubes may reduce transfusion needs in intensive care settings.

June 2024

Exploring Premature Ventricular Complexes
Exploring Premature Ventricular Complexes

Clinical manifestations of premature ventricular complexes vary widely, necessitating specialist referral for diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas.

June 2024

Tirzepatide versus Insulin Lispro in Basal Insulin
Tirzepatide versus Insulin Lispro in Basal Insulin Regimen

Comparative study demonstrating reductions in HbA1c and body weight with less hypoglycemia using Tirzepatide versus insulin Lispro added to basal insulin.

June 2024

Deaths from Fentanyl Stimulant Overdoses

There has been a sharp increase in deaths from polysubstance overdoses related to illicitly manufactured fentanyls, highlighting the urgent need for intervention and prevention strategies.

June 2024

Blood Pressure Measurement in the Supine Position
Blood Pressure Measurement in the Supine Position

Measuring blood pressure while lying down may offer predictive value for future cardiovascular events, warranting further investigation.

June 2024

Understanding Status Epilepticus in Pediatrics
Understanding Status Epilepticus in Pediatrics

Comprehensive overview covering definition, prevalence, etiology, clinical presentation, management, and sequelae of status epilepticus in pediatric patients.

June 2024