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Sleep Habits and the Development of Dementia
The relationship between quality of sleep and the development of dementia is controversial and not yet clearly elucidated nor understood.
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Differences Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetic Neuropathy
Microstructural nerve damage in distal symmetric diabetic neuropathy differs between subjects with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The predominant nerve lesions in T1D correlated with hyperglycemia and nerve conduction impairment, while the predominant lesions in T2D correlated with dyslipidemia.
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Phenytoin as a Second-line Treatment for Status Epilepticus: What’s the Evidence?
In this systematic review, the evidence supporting the use of intravenous phenytoin for convulsive status epilepticus was analyzed critically and did not demonstrate strong evidence to support its use as a preferred second-line agent.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: treating obstructive sleep apnea; influenza and myocardial infarction; and a promising Zika treatment.
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Tildrakizumab-asmn Injection (Ilumya)
Tildrakizumab-asmn is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.
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Pre-existing Health Determines Quality of Life, Physical Symptoms After ICU Discharge
The authors of this nested cohort study within a randomized, controlled trial of ICU survivors requiring > 48 hours of mechanical ventilation found that pre-existing comorbidity was the main determinant of long-term health-related quality of life.
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Hospital Ice Machines Contaminated With Bacteria
Requiring staff to cleanse their hands with alcohol hand gel prior to using an ice machine and directing housekeeping personnel to perform more frequent machine cleaning may improve situation.
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Mefloquine: Still Effective and Still Safe for Malaria Chemoprophylaxis
Mefloquine is known as an effective agent for malaria chemoprophylaxis. However, concerns about serious adverse effects have limited its use. Now, a careful review of data suggests that fatal outcomes related to mefloquine prophylaxis are very rare.
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What Form of AV Block?
The long lead II rhythm strip shown in the figure was obtained from a hemodynamically stable patient. The rhythm was diagnosed as showing second-degree AV block, Mobitz Type II. Do you agree with that assessment?
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: comparing GLP-1 agonists; weighing two treatments for extended venous thromboembolism; and considering fracture risks possibly associated with inhaled corticosteroids.