Garrett Keim, MD Credit: chop.edu The elements linked to readmission for children with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) include an index hospitalization of 14 days or more, the existence/development of chronic medical issues at the index admission, and placement of tracheostomy during index admission, according to new findings.1 These results indicate a high risk of […]

Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCMD), a leading medical technology company in the United States, recently saw an increase in stake by Numerai GP LLC. According to their recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Numerai GP LLC raised its stake in Tactile Systems Technology by 48.3% during the first quarter. At the […]

Introduction The fact that small airway disease is a part of the pathology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was first described in the 19th century,1 and the concept was incorporated into the definition of COPD in the American Thoracic Society statement in 1987.2 More recently, expiratory mechanical constraints due to airflow obstruction in COPD, […]

Sumit Sharma, MD Credit: Cleveland Clinic A switch to faricimab therapy was associated with reductions in both mean central subfield thickness (CST) and maximum pigment epithelial detachment (PED) after 3 injections in eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), according to new research.1 The investigative team from the Cole Eye Institute, led by Sumit Sharma, […]

KEY POINTS Hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have been rising across Canada for years, despite falling smoking rates and new treatment strategies. Risk factors such as undertreated asthma, recurrent respiratory infections, exposure to air pollution and biomass fuel, and other socioeconomic factors are increasingly understood to contribute to the rising burden of […]

Annual number and crude and sex- and age-standardized rates per 100 000 population of hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), by calendar year. Note: CI = confidence interval. Credit: Canadian Medical Association Journal (2023). DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.221051 Annual hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Canada increased 69% since 2002, especially in […]

Farhad Peerani, MD Credit: Alberta Medical Association Reduced handgrip strength and increased abridged patient-generated subjective global assessment (abPG-SGA) and Saskatchewan Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nutrition Risk Tool (SaskIBD-NRT) scores are independently associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) related hospitalizations, according to findings from a prospective study. “To date, population-based health administrative data is utilized in most […]

Linh Pham Van, MD, PhD Credit: Loop The liver function of patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) improved while prevalence of anemia increased and fasting blood glucose level, hemoglobin A1C index, and renal function decreased after 12 weeks of treatment with direct-acting antivirals (DAA), according to findings from a recent study. “The impact of DAA […]

Global Market Insights Inc. Acupuncture Needles Industry is projected to witness a CAGR of 7.5% during the period 2023-2032. This expansion can be attributed to the increasing number of people suffering from muscular pain. Selbyville, Delaware, Sept. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acupuncture Needles Market size is expected to be worth USD 487.4 million by 2032. As per […]

The Federal Capital Territory’s Minister, Nyesom Wike, is scheduled to commence the revitalization and repair of existing roads, along with remedial work on key bridges in the FCT on Monday. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the FCT’s road infrastructure, was announced by the Ministry’s Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, in a statement released on Saturday. […]

The global Trends in Home Healthcare market is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years, with optimistic revenue projections. The market has witnessed a steady increase from USD million to USD million between 2017 and 2022, with a projected CAGR of X.X% to reach USD million by 2029. The Trends in Home Healthcare […]

The Health Ministry issued a warning to the public on Sunday, against the use of anabolic steroids such as Dianabol and Anavar, for muscle enhancement after a 32-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition at the Galilee Medical Center, and was suffering from severe neurological damage. Doctors continue to fight for his life. He was […]

In an interview with HCPLive Rheumatology, Elizabeth Volkmann, MD, MS, discusses her Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West presentation, “Systemic Sclerosis Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (SSc-ILD): How to Evaluate Subclinical, Clinical, & Progressive Disease for Best Outcome.” Volkmann is the director of the UCLA Program and the founder and co-director of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related […]

[86 Pages Report] “Physical Therapy Services Market” Market Size, Share and Industry Trends Analysis Report By Applications (Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Geriatric Physical Therapy, Neurological Physical Therapy, Cardiopulmonary and Pulmonary Physical Therapy, Others),Types (Pediatrics, Adults, Elderly), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2023-2030. The report presents the research and analysis provided within the Physical Therapy Services Market […]

PATNA: Physiotherapy is like an “external operation”, and has got both the preventive and rehabilitative role in all kinds of musculoskeletal issues, said senior physiotherapist Dr Ratnesh Choudhary on Friday.Addressing a session at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) to mark the World Physiotherapy Day, Dr Choudhary said, “Physiotherapy is also the treatment in […]

History: A patient in their early-30’s presents to the hospital with chest pain, dizziness and SOB for 2 hours. The dizziness is described as feeling light-headed. He denies vertigo, syncope, leg swelling, fever, cough or other complaints. He has no known medical history but does smoke tobacco. Exam: Vital signs are normal. The physical exam […]

In both biologic-naïve and tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNF)-experienced patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a higher proportion of patients treated with guselkumab experienced ≥1-level improvement in the Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) items deemed most impaired at baseline when compared with placebo, according to research presented at the 2023 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West. These […]

An awareness program organised at Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Center (BMHRC) on Friday on the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Manisha Srivastava, Director-in-charge, BMHRC, said that next year, Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) course will be started in BMHRC and Master in Physiotherapy (MPT) course will be started in a few […]

Hyderabad: Healthcare professionals emphasize that physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the comprehensive treatment of arthritis, helping individuals struck by this condition strike a harmonious balance between rest and physical activity. Traditionally, physiotherapy was recommended primarily for those who had already been diagnosed with arthritis, tailoring exercise regimens based on the severity of the condition. However, […]

The practice of adaptive pharmacotherapy can be effective for enacting smoking cessation treatment within a clinical practice setting, according to recent findings.1 This new research resulted from a study comparing adaptive versus standard pharmacotherapy and determining which leads to higher rates of smoking abstinence in such a setting. Prior research had shown that adaptive treatment […]

















