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Is My Wound Infected?

A study on the use of hyperspectral imaging to assess wound infection, providing insights into innovative diagnostic techniques for evaluating wound healing and infection.

May 2024

Live Helminth Removed from Australian Woman's Brai
Live Helminth Removed from Australian Woman's Brain

A case report detailing the removal of a live helminth from an Australian woman's brain, representing the first known case of human infection by a common parasite found in certain pythons.

May 2024

Exploring the Causes of Chronic Back Pain
Exploring the Causes of Chronic Back Pain

Strong association discovered between depression, anxiety, and the prevalence of back pain.

May 2024

Cognitive Impairment in Post-COVID-19 Condition
Cognitive Impairment in Post-COVID-19 Condition

Prolonged cognitive dysfunction emerges as a common post-COVID-19 sequelae, warranting attention and management.

May 2024

Risk of Kidney Disease Progression in Patients wit
Risk of Kidney Disease Progression in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Stratifying risk and identifying patients who experience a greater magnitude of benefit with SGLT2 inhibition are crucial for optimizing the management of kidney disease progression in patients with type 2 diabetes.

May 2024

Cataract Surgery Outcome in Diabetic Retinopathy
Cataract Surgery Outcome in Diabetic Retinopathy

Intraoperative difficulties are nearly twice as common in cataract surgery performed on eyes with diabetic retinopathy.

May 2024

Long-Term Symptoms Post-COVID-19
Long-Term Symptoms Post-COVID-19

Comparative analysis of long-term symptom profiles following COVID-19 versus other acute respiratory infections.

May 2024

Environmental Influence on Cardiovascular Health
Environmental Influence on Cardiovascular Health

Detailed evidence is presented regarding the impact of environmental factors on cardiovascular health, highlighting the importance of addressing environmental issues in preventive strategies.

May 2024

Association Between Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Higher Mortality

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is independently associated with increased all-cause and cause-specific mortality, highlighting the importance of early detection and management of this condition to mitigate adverse outcomes.

May 2024

Anticholinergic Adverse Effects
Anticholinergic Adverse Effects

The article discusses the adverse effects associated with drugs having anticholinergic activity, highlighting the concept of anticholinergic load and its implications for patient health.

May 2024