Publications by authors named "M H Blank"
This article outlines recent developments in non-allergist delivered penicillin allergy de-labelling (PADL), discusses remaining controversies and uncertainties and explores the future for non-allergist delivered PADL. Recent developments include national guidelines for non-allergist delivered PADL and validation of penicillin allergy risk assessment tools. Controversies remain on which penicillin allergy features are low risk of genuine allergy.
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- Smokeless oral nicotine products are addictive and can negatively impact cardiovascular health, particularly in individuals with pre-existing heart or cerebrovascular conditions, and can also increase the risk of oral cancer depending on their chemical composition.
- The market for these products has rapidly expanded since the last American Heart Association policy, particularly with the rise of tobacco-free oral nicotine pouches, but their health effects remain unstudied.
- There is a need for strong public policies to help end tobacco addiction, focusing on preventing initiation and promoting cessation through established treatment options.
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- Multimodal two-stage hepatectomy (mTSH) is a surgical approach for patients with bilobar colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) who can't be treated with a single operation due to limited liver function.
- A narrative review of clinical studies shows that interval chemotherapy is used in mTSH and might improve disease control, though only a few studies have specifically reported its effects.
- Current data suggest that interval chemotherapy does not negatively impact liver growth during mTSH or lead to serious complications, but more randomized clinical trials are needed for definitive conclusions.
Pickleball is a popular sport. Also popular is wearable technology usage. Because the validity and reliability of wearable technology during pickleball is unknown, the purpose of this research was to evaluate the ability of common devices to return heart rate and estimated energy expenditure during pickleball activity.
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