The transcriptional profile of iron deficiency in patients with heart failure: Heme-sparing and reduced immune processes.

Aims: Iron deficiency (ID) is highly prevalent in patients with heart failure (HF) and associated with morbidity and poor prognosis, but pathophysiological mechanisms are unknown. We aimed to identify novel biological pathways affected by ID.

Methods And Results: We studied 881 patients with HF from the BIOSTAT-CHF cohort.

Value-based healthcare from a military health system perspective: a systematic review.

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to provide an overview of value-based healthcare (VBHC) strategies and/or components within military medicine. For this purpose, the extent to which VBHC has been applied within a military health system (MHS), with emphasis on military trauma care was assessed.

Design: This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Immediate sonography and intervention in blunt chest trauma: A case report.

Cardiac tamponade is a leading cause of death in blunt thoracic trauma. Ultrasound improved the recognition of cardiac tamponade and therefore has a vital role in acute critical situations in the Emergency Department and in the Intensive Care Unit. Besides recognition of cardiac tamponade, treatment protocols are important.

Military and Civilian Trauma System Integration: A Global Case Series.

Introduction: Traumatic injury is a leading cause of morbidity globally, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). In high-income countries (HICs), it is well documented that military and civilian integration can positively impact trauma care in both healthcare systems, but it is unknown if this synergy could benefit LMICs. This case series examines the variety of integration between the civilian and military systems of various countries and international partnerships to elucidate if there are commonalities in facilitators and barriers.