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The Neural Pathways of Pain Treatment Response in Small-Fiber Neuropathy
Pain in peripheral neuropathy, referred to as neuropathic pain, is thought to result from overexpression of pain receptors, regeneration of hypersensitive nerve sprouts, and denervation hypersensitivity of neurons in the sensory ganglia. Additionally, activation of the pain pathways appears to induce secondary structural and functional changes in the brain that contribute to pain perception, persistence, and response.
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Focused Ultrasound Ablation of the Subthalamic Nucleus for Parkinson’s Disease Tremor
This paper demonstrated the long-term efficacy and safety of unilateral magnetic resonance imaging-guided high-frequency ultrasound subthalamotomy for Parkinson’s disease patients with motor fluctuations and dyskinesia three years after the procedure.
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Role of the Hypothalamus in Migraine and Cluster Headaches
The hypothalamus plays a regulatory role in both migraine and cluster headaches. However, the two headache types have distinctive clinical features, characteristic areas of resting state functional connectivity on magnetic resonance imaging, and different genetic chronobiological associations.
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CDC: Be Wary of Travelers from African Outbreaks
Marburg virus has caused outbreaks in two African nations, and infection preventionists should be aware of travel history for incoming patients with hemorrhagic fever symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned.
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Aftermath: COVID Catastrophe in LTC Spurs Calls for Change
As of March 26, 2023, there were 165,347 nursing home resident deaths and 3,067 staff deaths caused by SARS-CoV-2 reported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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SHEA, APIC Update CLABSI Guidelines
Chlorhexidine-containing dressings are now considered an “essential practice” for the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections in patients older than age 2 months, according to a consensus paper by five medical societies and associations.
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CLABSI Collaboration Cuts Infection Rates 70%
Infection preventionists and colleagues from quality and education spearheaded a hospital-wide team and engaged all staff to dramatically reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections by 70%.
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Fungi: Pop Culture Darling a Future Pandemic Threat
Raising public awareness, fungi are having something of a pop culture moment in podcasts, videos, and a popular post-apocalyptic television series.
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Drug-Resistant Candida auris Now in Half of U.S. States
The seemingly inexorable rise and spread of drug-resistant Candida auris continues in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that clinical infections increased 59% in 2020, then nearly doubled in 2021 with a 95% jump.
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The Hippocratic Oath: Are We Hurting Ourselves and Each Other?
While there are multiple definitions of well-being, it commonly is described as a dynamic and ongoing process involving self-awareness and healthy choices, resulting in a successful and balanced lifestyle. Burnout results from chronic stress, which leads to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased feelings of personal accomplishment. Unfortunately, given the rigor of the healthcare profession, healthcare providers often need to remember to consider their emotional well-being while navigating the shift toward an oligopolistic medical industry that perpetuates the cycle by focusing on profit — totaling 18.3% of the gross domestic product.