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View article: SURG-102. Modified Poppen’s approach for pineal region lesions: Indications, technical nuances and outcomes
SURG-102. Modified Poppen’s approach for pineal region lesions: Indications, technical nuances and outcomes Open
BACKGROUND Pineal region lesions are managed by various surgical options, including endoscopy, microsurgery and stereotactic biopsy. METHODS The details of all patients who underwent modified Poppen’s approach for pineal region lesions wer…
View article: GATA2 Mediates Macrophage Proliferation During Atherosclerosis
GATA2 Mediates Macrophage Proliferation During Atherosclerosis Open
Background Atherosclerosis is fueled by the buildup of lipid‐laden macrophages within the vascular intima. These macrophages are derived from monocytes that are recruited from the circulation into the developing lesion, where they prolifer…
View article: Evaluating the efficacy of microcurrent infusion technology through eMedica in the management of gout: An analysis of patient outcomes
Evaluating the efficacy of microcurrent infusion technology through eMedica in the management of gout: An analysis of patient outcomes Open
Objectives: Gout is a metabolic disorder caused by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the joints, leading to recurrent acute arthritis episodes. Traditional pharmacological interventions remain the standard treatment; however, …
View article: Postarrest Care Bundle Improves Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes in the Normothermia Era
Postarrest Care Bundle Improves Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes in the Normothermia Era Open
Purpose Temperature targets in patients with cardiac arrest and return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) have changed. Changes to higher temperature targets have been associated with higher breakthrough fevers and mortality. A post-ROSC no…
View article: The role of non-invasive Arterial Stiffness diagnostics in perioperative risk stratification for CABG
The role of non-invasive Arterial Stiffness diagnostics in perioperative risk stratification for CABG Open
Background: Arterial Stiffness (AS) is a novel marker shown to be an independent predictor of coronary artery disease (CAD). However, AS has been minimally studied for its predictive value in CAD outcomes post-management. This review summa…
View article: Effect of Probiotics on Incident Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Critically Ill Patients
Effect of Probiotics on Incident Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Critically Ill Patients Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02462590.
View article: Heparin Resistance in ECMO and the Role of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors: A Case Report
Heparin Resistance in ECMO and the Role of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors: A Case Report Open
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a potentially life-saving technology that can provide timely support to those failing to oxygenate their blood, either due to cardiac or respiratory related illnesses. However, ECMO also requir…
View article: Levosimendan in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Levosimendan in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Open
Prophylactic levosimendan did not result in a rate of the short-term composite end point of death, renal-replacement therapy, perioperative myocardial infarction, or use of a mechanical cardiac assist device that was lower than the rate wi…