Central venous catheter insertion in the internal jugular vein(IJV)is frequently performed in acute care settings,facilitated by its easy availability and increased use of ultrasound in healthcare settings.Despite the...Central venous catheter insertion in the internal jugular vein(IJV)is frequently performed in acute care settings,facilitated by its easy availability and increased use of ultrasound in healthcare settings.Despite the increased safety profile and insertion convenience,it has complications.Herein,we aim to inform readers about the existing literature on the plethora of complications with potentially disastrous consequences for patients undergoing IJV cannulation.展开更多
Pain in chronic pancreatitis(CP)is difficult to manage.Many patients suffer from inadequate pain relief,completely incapacitating them in their daily activities.Historically,despite their well-known adverse effects,op...Pain in chronic pancreatitis(CP)is difficult to manage.Many patients suffer from inadequate pain relief,completely incapacitating them in their daily activities.Historically,despite their well-known adverse effects,opioids have been the pillar of treatment regimens in painful CP.The management is now gradually evolving with a better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of CP-related pain.Clinicians should follow a holistic approach to the management of CPassociated pain,which must involve lifestyle changes that are coupled with analgesic medications and other pain-relieving interventions.Furthermore,there is no easy cure for vanquishing CP-associated pain.Each patient must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by a multidisciplinary team to decide which treatment option is best suited for that individual.展开更多
Sleep and well-being have been intricately linked,and sleep hygiene is paramount for developing mental well-being and resilience.Although widespread,sleep disorders require elaborate polysomnography laboratory and pat...Sleep and well-being have been intricately linked,and sleep hygiene is paramount for developing mental well-being and resilience.Although widespread,sleep disorders require elaborate polysomnography laboratory and patient-stay with sleep in unfamiliar environments.Current technologies have allowed various devices to diagnose sleep disorders at home.However,these devices are in various validation stages,with many already receiving approvals from competent authorities.This has captured vast patient-related physiologic data for advanced analytics using artificial intelligence through machine and deep learning applications.This is expected to be integrated with patients’Electronic Health Records and provide individualized prescriptive therapy for sleep disorders in the future.展开更多
文摘Central venous catheter insertion in the internal jugular vein(IJV)is frequently performed in acute care settings,facilitated by its easy availability and increased use of ultrasound in healthcare settings.Despite the increased safety profile and insertion convenience,it has complications.Herein,we aim to inform readers about the existing literature on the plethora of complications with potentially disastrous consequences for patients undergoing IJV cannulation.
文摘Pain in chronic pancreatitis(CP)is difficult to manage.Many patients suffer from inadequate pain relief,completely incapacitating them in their daily activities.Historically,despite their well-known adverse effects,opioids have been the pillar of treatment regimens in painful CP.The management is now gradually evolving with a better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of CP-related pain.Clinicians should follow a holistic approach to the management of CPassociated pain,which must involve lifestyle changes that are coupled with analgesic medications and other pain-relieving interventions.Furthermore,there is no easy cure for vanquishing CP-associated pain.Each patient must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by a multidisciplinary team to decide which treatment option is best suited for that individual.
文摘Sleep and well-being have been intricately linked,and sleep hygiene is paramount for developing mental well-being and resilience.Although widespread,sleep disorders require elaborate polysomnography laboratory and patient-stay with sleep in unfamiliar environments.Current technologies have allowed various devices to diagnose sleep disorders at home.However,these devices are in various validation stages,with many already receiving approvals from competent authorities.This has captured vast patient-related physiologic data for advanced analytics using artificial intelligence through machine and deep learning applications.This is expected to be integrated with patients’Electronic Health Records and provide individualized prescriptive therapy for sleep disorders in the future.
