Therapeutic Potential of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. It can cause various complications, which result in significant morbidity and mortality. There are multiple treatment options available to combat this disease; however, despite this, the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is continuously increasing.

The Adoption and Impact of Telemedicine on Health Equity: A Narrative Review From the Jamaican Context.

Telemedicine rose to popularity during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic but is yet to be fully developed. Hence, this study explores the current status of telehealth in Jamaica, looking at its benefits, challenges with its implementation, the regulatory landscape, and solutions to using this technology. Due to the limited research on this topic, a majority of the sources utilized were gray literature with qualitative and quantitative studies.

Efficacy of β-Blockers in Decreasing Mortality in Sepsis and Septic Shock Patients: A Systematic Review.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition leading to various organ dysfunction due to an underlying infection. Despite providing appropriate treatment, it is still one of the most common causes of death among patients who are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). So, multiple studies have been conducted to identify the potential benefits of various drugs in decreasing mortality in sepsis apart from its traditional treatment options.

Early vascular healing after titanium-nitride-oxide-coated stent versus platinum-chromium everolimus-eluting stent implantation in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Data on early vascular healing response of novel stent designs are scarce. In this randomized prospective trial, we sought to compare early neointimal coverage of cobalt-chromium-based titanium-nitride-oxide-coated bioactive stents (CoCr-BAS) versus platinum-chromium everolimus-eluting stents (PtCr-EES) at 2-month follow-up in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Forty patients with ACS were randomized to receive either CoCr-BAS (n = 19) or PtCr-EES (n = 21).

Quantitation of diethylene glycol and its metabolites by gas chromatography mass spectrometry or ion chromatography mass spectrometry in rat and human biological samples.

The misuse of the commonly used chemical diethylene glycol (DEG) has lead to many poisonings worldwide. Methods were developed for analysis of DEG and its potential metabolites; ethylene glycol, glycolic acid, oxalic acid, diglycolic acid and hydroxyethoxy acetic acid in human urine, serum and cerebrospinal fluid samples, collected following a DEG-associated poisoning in the Republic of Panama during 2006. In addition, methods were developed for rat blood, urine, kidney and liver tissue to support toxicokinetic analysis during the conduct of DEG acute toxicity studies in the rat.