Training front-line staff on how to detect blood clots with ultrasound could slash A&E waiting times by almost half, researchers have suggested. The Finnish study claims suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – a blood clot that usually develops in the legs and can prove fatal – accounts for up to two per cent of all […]
Introduction Polycythemia vera (PV) is the most common Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms, characterized by a hypercellular bone marrow status that results in increased numbers of erythroid, megakaryocytic and granulocytic precursor cells and an absolute increase in hematocrit.1–3 Most patients (>95%) with PV presented acquired Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) gene mutation. Major complications include arterial and […]
1School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK; 2Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK; 3Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK; 4Vision and Eye Research Institute, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK Correspondence: Jasleen K Jolly, Vision and Eye Research Institute, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, […]
Introduction National registries are important sources of clinical information1,2 that can help to estimate incidence, prevalence, and patient survival for a disease, identify and quantify risk factors, and evaluate treatment patterns and outcomes.1–4 Nordic countries have a long history of collecting registry data covering births, deaths, diseases, migration, and various social issues for administrative purposes.5–7 […]
When San Diego State boosters were creating a collective to provide name, image and likeness opportunities to basketball players, coach Brian Dutcher made it clear he didn’t want them just handing out stacks of money. “I want there to be a community aspect to this, to affect lives in a positive manner,” Dutcher said. “Whether […]
From ancient healing practices to the latest anti-ageing treatment, our news feeds are full of alternative therapies promising to cleanse, repair and rejuvenate inside and out. But while some are harmless, others should be avoided at all costs While there are harmless ways to spend your money unwisely, some ‘treatments’ are downright dangerous. Photo: Getty […]
A serious incident is unfolding at Albany bus station, Auckland, with a witness describing “lots of blood” in what Stuff understands is a stabbing. According to police, emergency services were told of the incident around 12:50pm, with two people injured. One person is believed to be in a critical condition and another received a minor […]
BENGALURU: The rain may be stuttering, but infections seem to be increasing thick and fast in Bengaluru. Not only people with pre-existing health problems, but even those who used to be hale and hearty are falling sick often these days. Viral infections tend to be on the rise till January or February, but they usually […]
Key Points Question Is increased television/DVD screen time in infants associated with poor performance on developmental screeners? Findings In this cohort study of 57 980 children, increased television/DVD screen time in children aged 1 and 2 years was associated with lower developmental scores at 2 and 3 years, respectively. Lower development scores were associated with increased […]
Scientific Sessions 2023 Programming November 10, 2023 QCORS.03. QCOR at Scientific Sessions: Early Career Investigator Award Session102ABDeep Learning-Based Natural Language Processing of Discharge Summaries for Automated Identification of Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection FractionArash Aghajani Nargesi, Brigham and Women’s Hosp, Boston, MA; Philip Adejumo, Yale Sch of Med; Benjamin Rosand, Yale Sch of Med, New […]