Publications by authors named "Y Weissman"
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure (HF), and atrial fibrillation (AF).
Materials And Methods: A total of 179 patients aged 34-81 years were included in the study. The median age was 63 years (interquartile range: 56-69 years).
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- A retrospective study in Israel evaluated the prescribing patterns of SGLT2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes between 2017 and 2023, highlighting significant disparities in access to treatment.
- Of the 32,742 eligible patients, only 53% received a prescription, with delays linked to factors like age, ethnicity, and various health issues, while quicker access was related to male gender and higher socioeconomic status.
- The findings emphasize the need for systemic improvements in healthcare, education, and alert systems to address these prescription disparities, despite the presence of universal health coverage.
Group movement leadership is associated with higher risks for those in the front. Leaders are the first to explore new areas and may be exposed to predation. Individual differences in risk-taking behavior may be related to hormonal differences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: P. aeruginosa bacteremia is a common and severe infection carrying high mortality in older adults. We aimed to evaluate outcomes of P.
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- A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of short versus long antibiotic courses for treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia between 2009-2015, involving 657 patients.
- The analysis found no significant difference in 30-day mortality or recurrence rates between patients receiving short (6-10 days) and long (11-15 days) antibiotic treatments, with respective rates of 12% and 16%.
- Shorter antibiotic courses were linked to shorter hospital stays and fewer treatment-related adverse events, suggesting they may be a viable alternative to longer courses.