Tag: treatment
Non-invasive Respiratory Support and Methylxanthines Reduce Re-Intubations
In a meta-analysis of randomized studies evaluating efforts to reduce re-intubations and respiratory failure in preterm infants, non-invasive respiratory support and use of methylxanthines (theophylline, caffeine) were found... read more
The role of POC Diagnostics in Combatting Antibiotic Resistance
During the winter months, patients frequently present with respiratory symptoms like coughing, sneezing and fever that could be caused by one of several bacterial and viral infections including influenza, respiratory syncytial... read more
Randomised trials role in surgery
In medical science, as in all walks of life, we are impressed by dramatic effects. If a new treatment seems much better than an old one initially, there is often impatience to get on and use it, and people question why... read more
RSNA attendees warned by FBI about the threat of radiation theft from hospitals
FBI and Department of Energy reps briefed a room full of RSNA attendees in Chicago last week about a growing litany of concerns ranging from disgruntled medical employees stealing radioactive materials, to patients setting... read more
Antibiotic therapy advances in the critically ill
Key issues related to antibiotic management in the critically ill, including problems associated with timing, duration, and dosing of antibiotics. The authors highlighted the importance of early diagnosis of infection and... read more
Testosterone VTE Risk; Novel Clot Buster Flops Again; Saturated Fat Culpability
The venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk warned about with testosterone treatment appears to be transient, peaking within 6 months after starting and then gradually declining.... read more
Pulmaquin Looks Promising for Treating Lung Infections in Non-CF Bronchiectasis Patients
Aradigm has announced top-line results from two Phase 3 clinical trials of Pulmaquin (inhaled ciprofloxacin) for the treatment of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (non-CF BE) who have chronic lung infections... read more
Gut microbes promote motor deficits in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease
Gut microbes may play a critical role in the development of Parkinson's-like movement disorders in genetically predisposed mice, researchers report.... read more
Scientists create first viable mathematical model of a key anti-Salmonella defense system
Scientists have created the first validated mathematical model of an important cellular defense mechanism against the bacterium Salmonella, according to a new study in PLOS Computational Biology.... read more
USPSTF: Don’t Screen Asymptomatic Adults for Thyroid Cancer
After reviewing studies on the benefits and harms of screening and treatment for thyroid cancer, a newly released U.S. Preventive Services Task Force draft statement recommends against screening asymptomatic adults for the... read more
New anti-inflammatory drug reduces death of existing brain cells then repairs damage after stroke
Researchers at The University of Manchester have discovered that a potential new drug reduces the number of brain cells destroyed by stroke and then helps to repair the damage.... read more
Successfully treating genetically determined autoimmune enteritis
Using targeted immunotherapy, doctors have succeeded in curing a type of autoimmune enteritis caused by a recently discovered genetic mutation.... read more
Researchers developing biomaterial with potential to treat vascular bleeding
Researchers at Mayo Clinic, Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing a biomaterial that has potential to protect patients at high risk for bleeding in surgery.... read more
Beta-blocker Therapy Seems to Boost Post-PCI Outcomes in Patients With ACS
Guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recommend using beta-blockers in patients with STEMI and NSTEMI, although studies looking at the effects of treatment have provided somewhat... read more
Stem cell transplant in primates treats injured hearts
After undergoing a transient myocardial infarction (MI), primates injected with stem cells showed improved heart function.... read more
Low Blood Glucose Levels In Hospitalized Patients Linked To Increased Mortality Risk
Mortality risk was higher in insulin-treated patients with moderate hypoglycemia (40-70 mg/dL), compared to patients without insulin treatment with similar glucose values.... read more
Plasma cytokine levels predict response to corticosteroids in septic shock
Plasma concentration of selected cytokines is a potential predictive biomarker to identify septic shock patients that may benefit from treatment with corticosteroids.... read more
Impella CP Versus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock
At 30 days, mortality in patients treated with either IABP or Impella CP was similar (50% and 46%, respectively, hazard ratio (HR) with Impella CP, 0.96 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.42 to 2.18; p=0.92).... read more
