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DG Alerts Colchicine may reduce the need for supplemental oxygen therapy and the length of hospitalisation among patients with moderate-to-severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a small study published in RMD Open. From April 11 to August 30, 2020, a total of 72 patients were randomly assigned to receive either colchicine (n = 36) or […]
Read MoreAuthor: Michael Walter Cardiovascular Business News Even with numerous vaccines now being distributed, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause havoc for health systems all over the world. Numerous studies have confirmed that patients with cardiovascular disease face an especially high risk of serious COVID-related illness or even death, but when might a patient have a […]
Read MoreAUTHORS: Chang, Chun-Yu MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: October 2020 BACKGROUND: Whether propofol elicits a survival benefit over volatile anesthetics during cancer surgery remains inconclusive. The primary aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare the effects of propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) with any volatile anesthesia on long-term oncological outcomes. The […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tony Mira F1rstNews Summary For the last several years, Medicare has increasingly placed an emphasis on a pay-for-performance model of reimbursement. It began with various incentive programs, such as PQRS, and continues with today’s MIPS and alternative payment models (APMs). In the near future, new twists on this theme will emerge. Today’s article touches […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS M Domin, N Grimm et al. J Pain. 2021 Jan Temporomandibular pain (TMD) is a frequent symptom comprising pain around the mandibular jaw with a high dependence on stressors. Chronic pain has been associated with changes of the brains grey matter volume (GMV), but previous studies on GMV alterations associated with […]
Read MoreDG Alerts Persons with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection were more likely to be admitted to a hospital compared with a well matched group without HCV infection, according to a study published in Liver International. The hospitalisation rate also increased with higher fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) score. However, admission […]
Read MoreDG Alerts An early short-course oral regimen combining prednisolone, colchicine, salicylate, direct anti-Xa inhibitor and furosemide may reduce the risk of high flow oxygen need, mechanical ventilation requirement or 28-day mortality in hospitalised non-critically ill coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, according to a study published in the Journal of Infection. “Based on the data [from previous […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHOR Marina Munari, Alessandro De Cassai et al. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2021 Jan 31 BACKGROUND Postoperative admission to intensive care unit (ICU) after craniotomy for brain tumor was the routine in the past years. However, there is little evidence supporting this dogma and doubts have been casted by many authors in the […]
Read MoreDG Journal Club AUTHORS Jeffrey L Ellis, Eric M Ghiraldi et al. Urology. 2021 Jan OBJECTIVE To assess prescribing and refilling trends of narcotics in postoperative urology patients at our institution. Although the opioid epidemic remains a public health threat, no series has assessed prescribing patterns across urologic surgery disciplines following discharge. METHODS All urologic […]
Read MoreAuthor: Zawn Villines Medical News Today The term “menstrual migraine” refers to migraine episodes that appear to be connected with the menstrual cycle. Many people find that hormonal changes can trigger their migraine symptoms. Menstrual migraine is not a distinct medical condition. It is a way of describing the episodes a person experiences. In this […]
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