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Ectopic Beats: How Many Count? - European Medical Journal
WEBOct 12, 2017 · This article reviews the literature on the clinical significance of premature atrial and ventricular contractions, or ectopic beats, and their association with stroke, AF, and mortality. It also discusses the role of anti-arrhythmic therapy and the need for longer ECG monitoring in patients with higher ectopic burdens.
Multidisciplinary Team Approach in Cancer Care: A Review of The …
WEBNov 18, 2021 · Disclosure: Scott has declared no conflicts of interest. Support: The publication of this article was funded by a medical educational grant from AstraZeneca with the purpose of enhancing the fundamental understanding of oncology specialists of the value of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach in the management of …
WEB24 CARDIOLOGY • October 2021 EMJ used and accessible diagnostic methods. Patients with HFrEF who experience an improvement in LVEF (≥50%) are now described as having ‘recovered HFrEF’, rather than HFpEF.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Seronegative Elderly-Onset …
WEBSep 12, 2019 · INTRODUCTION. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is considered the most frequent inflammatory rheumatic disease in the elderly. 1,2 Its highest prevalence is between 70–80 years of age, with a slow increase until the age of 90 years. 3 Classic symptoms are bilateral pain and aching and stiffness in the shoulders and pelvic girdle, associated with morning stiffness lasting >45 minutes.
Managing Extubation and Post Extubation in ICU - EMJ
WEBOct 26, 2017 · This transition from IMV to spontaneous breathing in the critical care population is often complex with multiple confounding factors to consider 9 and differs significantly from the process of waking and extubation following general anaesthesia for surgical procedures. Patients starting the weaning process early and extubating rapidly have lower rates of mortality and morbidity. 5 Despite ...
An Update on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in …
WEBMay 31, 2023 · This article updates the evidence on medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) in patients with osteoporosis, a condition associated with anti-resorptive or anti-angiogenic therapy. It compares the risk profiles, prevention and management of MRONJ between osteoporosis and oncology cohorts, and discusses the role of bisphosphonates, denosumab and romosozumab.
Microbiology & Infectious Diseases - European Medical Journal
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Adverse Skin Reactions to Metformin - European Medical Journal
WEBDec 15, 2020 · A 75-year-old female patient with multiple comorbidities developed generalised erythema annulare centrifugum after taking metformin. The authors review the mechanisms and types of metformin-induced skin reactions and suggest excluding the drug as a possible cause.
Diabetic Amyotrophy: From the Basics to the Bedside - EMJ
WEBMar 31, 2020 · Diabetic amyotrophy, also known as Bruns–Garland syndrome, is a rare and subacute complication of diabetes that causes unilateral neuropathic pain, weakness, and atrophy. This article reviews the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition based on case reports and case-series.