Exoskeletal assisted walking devices currently do not demonstrate …
WEBSep 14, 2024 · 1. In veterans with spinal cord injuries, exoskeletons showed no clear benefits (medical, physical or psychological) compared to standard wheelchair use 2. Exoskeleton technology is still not adopted readily with participants only using the devices an average of 86 minutes per week Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Spinal cord injuries (SCI) often result in severe
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WEB2 Minute Medicine Rewind September 16, 2024. by Jayden Berdugo and 1 others. September 16, 2024. Sleep patterns, physical activity, genetic susceptibility, and incident rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective cohort study 1. In this prospective cohort study, a healthy sleep pattern and moderate levels of physical activity...
Phase 1 Randomized Trial Supports Lovastatin as a Potential …
WEBJun 1, 2023 · 1. Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP) was improved in both treatment groups (i.e., lovastatin-cholesterol and lovastatin alone) with no serious adverse events. 2. Lovastatin cream alone could be a new primary treatment option for DSAP. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP) is an inherited or sporadic ...
Landmark Trials & Summaries: The Classics in Medicine - 2 Minute …
WEBA deep understanding of these trials is paramount for every physician, healthcare professional, and trainee, as it lays the foundation for evidence-based clinical decisions made daily. 2MM+ Subscriber Exclusive Access: The Online Edition of The Classics Series™ includes The Classics in Medicine™ textbook and all deep-dive sub-specialty ...
Biomarkers may help guide antibiotic stewardship in community …
WEBAug 26, 2024 · 1. Using either procalcitonin or c-reactive protein as a biomarker to guide antibiotic treatment in patients with community-acquired pneumonia reduces the length of treatment course with no effect to time to reach stability or new antibiotic prescriptions Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) 20-50% of the 3.3 million people who develop community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) need to
Biguanides and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors use have similar ...
WEBAug 16, 2024 · 1. Biguanides and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors show no differences in major cardiac or cerebrovascular events, diabetic complications, or death in the Japanese population. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) The initial pharmacologic intervention for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) includes biguanides and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors.
The ARMA trial: Lower tidal volume ventilation in ALI/ARDS …
WEB1. The trial was terminated early when the data demonstrated that lower tidal volume ventilator settings in ALI/ARDS patients led to a significant decrease in in-hospital mortality. 2. Low tidal volume ventilation also led to an increase in ventilator-free days and a decrease in the number of days with systemic organ failure. There was no.
Mediterranean diet effects on vascular health and serum levels of ...
WEBAug 15, 2024 · 1. The effect of the Mediterranean Diet on cardiovascular health can be partially explained by improved vascular health, lowered total cholesterol and LDL, lowered ceramides, and reduced serum inflammatory adipokines. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: The Mediterranean Diet has been previously shown to improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients. This is proposed to be
The ABCD2 score: Risk of stroke after Transient Ischemic Attack …
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The DOSE trial: Loop diuretic strategies in acute decompensated …
WEBNov 14, 2017 · 1. The use of loop diuretics in acute decompensated heart failure is commonplace, but clinical practice varies widely with regards to the dosage and administration of therapy. 2. This study found that mode of administration (bolus vs. continuous infusion) and dosage (low vs. high) of loop diuretics had no significant effect on the primary endpoints of