Hyperosmolar therapies for neurological deterioration in mild and moderate traumatic brain injury: towards new research.

The scoping review by Nicolò Marchesini and colleagues about the use of hyperosmolar therapies (HTs) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) points out a significant gap in scientific literature regarding this topic. Although there are few high-quality recommendations, it is important to provide care under certain physiologic parameters. Through this letter we comment on the importance of guidelines to administer and monitor the use of HTs in the Neuro-ICU.

Compliance with compression therapy in primary chronic venous disease: Results from a tropical country.

Objectives: To describe compliance rates of compression therapy in a cohort of patients with chronic venous disease and also to describe frequent causes of non-compliance.

Methods: A total of 889 patients with primary chronic venous disease were prescribed compression therapy after being evaluated by vascular surgeons. Subjects had a first visit during which time compression therapy was prescribed in addition to a follow-up visit.