Improved Adherence to Lipid Screening in the Pediatric Cardiology Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project.

Introduction: Lipid screening identifies at-risk patients to facilitate cardiovascular risk reduction. National pediatric guidelines recommend universal lipid screening between 9-11 and 17-21 years of age. We aimed to improve adherence to lipid screening for all age-appropriate outpatient pediatric cardiology visits from a baseline of 35% to 90% between November 2021 and July 2023.

Impacts of birth season and production system on gastrointestinal parasitism and growth in Katahdin lambs.

Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infection adversely affects the performance and well-being of forage-based sheep throughout the world. The study objectives were to estimate longitudinal differences between birth seasons and production systems for lamb postweaning growth and indicators of GIN infection. Data were collected on Katahdin lambs within a single flock from 2006 to 2022.

VACStent closure of oesophageal defects by covered stent and endoscopic vacuum therapy: initial use and clinical outcomes.

Endoscopic management of transmural oesophageal defects following esophagectomy or spontaneous perforations, such as Boerhaave's syndrome, is often complicated by stent migration and luminal occlusion [1]. The Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) stent, which integrates a covered stent with endoscopic vacuum therapy, aims to address these issues by providing functional drainage and promoting wound healing [2]. This case series presents our initial experience with VACStent therapy in four patients treated between February 2023 and April 2024.

Sustainability of a Non-pharmacological, Self-Managed Intervention for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: 3-group Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.

Background: Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) affects around 1.7 billion people globally, causing significant physical, psychological, and economic burdens. Current treatments often involve medications with risks, creating an urgent need for accessible alternatives.

Complexities of Management of Atypical Ventricular Fibrillation Storm in a Young Patient With TANGO2.

TANGO2 deficiency disorder, a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterised by biallelic loss-of-function variants in the TANGO2 gene, was first described in 2016. This disorder involves the transport and Golgi organisation homologue, impacting Golgi membrane redistribution into the endoplasmic reticulum. Clinically, affected individuals exhibit a multiorgan phenotype, with prominent neurological manifestations such as developmental delay and regression.