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Oct 8, 2024 · 1. Double-dose ESWT to the gastrocnemius and soleus showed greater improvements in post-stroke ankle plantar flexor spasticity Evidence Rating Level: 1 …
The Child-Pugh score: Prognosis in chronic liver disease and …
Dec 3, 2023 · 1. The Child-Pugh score consists of five clinical features and is used to assess the prognosis of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. 2. The Child-Pugh score was originally …
Body roundness index may help estimate cardiovascular disease
Oct 5, 2024 · 1. A higher body roundness index (BRI) trajectory is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) The BRI, first proposed …
Patient Basics: Epiglottitis - 2 Minute Medicine
Nov 30, 2014 · Originally published by Harvard Health. What Is It? The epiglottis is the flap of tissue located just above the windpipe (trachea) that directs the flow of air and food in the …
Landmark Trials & Summaries: The Classics in Medicine - 2 Minute …
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Tirzepatide reduces obstructive sleep apnea symptoms and …
Oct 10, 2024 · 1. In this randomized controlled trial, in patients with both moderate-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity, it was found that tirzepatide treatment reduced the …
The Lee index: Risk of perioperative cardiac events [Classics Series ...
Sep 27, 2014 · 1. The Lee index is a prospectively validated model that predicts the risk of a cardiac event in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. 2. The six independent predictors …
The Ultimate Guide to Achieving a Competitive MCAT Score for …
Nov 28, 2023 · Welcome to the ultimate guide that will help you achieve a competitive MCAT score for your medical school admissions. The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is a …
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