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Multidisciplinary Team Approach in Cancer Care: A Review of The …
WEBNov 18, 2021 · Disclosure: Scott has declared no conflicts of interest. Support: The publication of this article was funded by a medical educational grant from AstraZeneca with the purpose of enhancing the fundamental understanding of oncology specialists of the value of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach in the management of …
Ectopic Beats: How Many Count? - European Medical Journal
WEBOct 12, 2017 · Recruits underwent 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitoring and, if AF was not detected on initial monitoring, they were then assigned to 30-day external loop recording. The overall 90-day AF detection rate was 16%, and the probability of detecting AF increased with higher atrial ectopic activity. Patients with <100 PAC/24 hours had a …
Considerations for Choosing Treatment Options for Benign …
WEBAug 23, 2021 · CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF SUITABLE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS. Factors influencing the choice of a BPH management solution for an individual patient would include patient evaluation; predicted treatment outcomes achievable by available treatment options; patient preferences; expectations from the chosen treatment option in terms of speed of onset, efficacy, side effects, and QoL; and ...
An Update on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in …
WEBMay 31, 2023 · Key Points. 1. Patients with osteoporosis should be recognised as being at considerably reduced risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) relative to oncology patients, and risk stratified accordingly to …
Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A ...
WEBSep 17, 2020 · Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a debilitating condition affecting approximately 3% of the female population. IC/BPS is defined as an unpleasant sensation (pain, pressure, discomfort) perceived to be related to the urinary bladder, associated with lower urinary tract symptoms for more than six weeks duration, in the absence of infection or other identifiable cause.
Managing Extubation and Post Extubation in ICU - EMJ
WEBOct 26, 2017 · This transition from IMV to spontaneous breathing in the critical care population is often complex with multiple confounding factors to consider 9 and differs significantly from the process of waking and extubation following general anaesthesia for surgical procedures. Patients starting the weaning process early and extubating rapidly have lower rates of mortality and morbidity. 5 Despite ...
Diabetic Amyotrophy: From the Basics to the Bedside - EMJ
WEBMar 31, 2020 · Abstract. Diabetic amyotrophy is a rare complication of diabetes compared to distal symmetric polyneuropathy, but can occasionally be encountered in clinical practice, particularly as the incidence of diabetes increases. The distinctive history of unilateral neuropathic symptoms followed rapidly by atrophy and weakness is typical of the disorder.
Adverse Skin Reactions to Metformin - European Medical Journal
WEBDec 15, 2020 · INTRODUCTION. Metformin, a widely used antidiabetic and antiobesity drug, exerts multiple effects on the skin, and could potentially induce a variety of dermatoses. 1 Among others, the most commonly described drug-induced skin reactions include rash, urticaria, and lichenoid eruption. 2,3.
The Rise of Telemedicine: Lessons from a Global Pandemic
WEBFeb 9, 2021 · Over a 4-week period (12 th March–9 th April 2020), Duke University Health System’s telehealth visits increased from <1% of total visits to 70% of total outpatient visits. At the peak of the pandemic in April, the Duke University Health System performed over 1,000 telehealth visits per day via phone and videoconferencing. 2. New York ...