Murray

BACKGROUND  Acute gastric variceal hemorrhage (AGVH) is a serious complication of portal hypertension. Endoscopic cyanoacrylate glue injection is standard therapy for acute hemostasis; however, it may be associated with serious complications. The role of thrombin injection has not been confirmed. This study compared endoscopic thrombin and glue i…[Read more]

8-9.0) d (

= .030). There were no significant differences between the 2 phases with regard to rates of re-intubation (7.5% vs 7.89%,

= .95), tracheostomy (2.5% vs 5.26%,

= .53), and in-hospital mortality (2.5% vs 2.63%,

= .97).

Early extubation followed by sequential NIV significantly reduced duration of invasive…[Read more]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterized by chronic inflammation, is a recognized global health crisis. Sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin 1 (siglec1 or CD169), mainly expressed in macrophages and dendritic cells, is markedly upregulated after encountering pathogens or under acute/chronic inflammation conditions.…[Read more]

Calcium phosphate cements (CPCs) are frequently used as synthetic bone substitute materials due to their favorable osteocompatibility and handling properties. However, CPCs alone are inherently brittle and exhibit low strength and toughness, which restricts their clinical applicability to non-load bearing sites. Mechanical reinforcement of CPCs…[Read more]

The review examines the current evidence and future approach to optimising outcomes for renal protection in patients with diabetes. © 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the primary cause of chronic kidney disease around the globe and is one of the main complications in patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes. The standard…[Read more]