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A significant risk factor for ICU readmission is the illness severity (acute physiology score) associated with persistent physiological abnormalities at ICU discharge, regardless of initial ICU admission illness severity.
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When fewer ICU beds were available, patients experiencing a medical emergency team call were less likely to be admitted to the ICU and more likely to have their goals of care changed.
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Some patients who experience stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) of unknown cause (i.e., cryptogenic) are subsequently found to have a patent foramen ovale (PFO).
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Meditation and exercise interventions were shown to reduce the frequency, duration, and symptom severity of acute respiratory illness in adults aged 50 and older compared to a waitlist control group.
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The incidence of obesity continues to rise. According to the World Health Organization, 1.5 billion people are overweight, with 300 million obese.1 About two-thirds of the U.S. population is overweight, with one-third being obese.2
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A meta-analysis of 20 human randomized, controlled clinical trials of at least 1 year in duration found that there was no relationship between diet or supplement-derived omega-3 supplementation and cardiovascular disease outcomes.
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Alpha-tocopherol is the primary form of vitamin E used in dietary supplements. The results from this study suggest that supplementation with alpha-tocopherol by postmenopausal women may reduce serum gamma-tocopherol levels and negatively impact bone formation.
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The 12-lead ECG shown above was obtained from an older woman who was extremely anxious about her home situation. She felt some "heart sensations." Is she in atrial fibrillation?
