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Patients with antiphospholipid antibodies preferentially seek health information from physicians: a cross-sectional online patient quantitative survey.
Rheumatol Int
January 2025
Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Little is known about how patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) or antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) access and trust health information. This research aimed to: describe the sources of information most frequently accessed/trusted by patients with APS/aPL; identify if individuals with APS/aPL perceived their health had been negatively impacted by various sources and document obstacles to accessing health information. Patients meeting Revised Sapporo Criteria for APS or with ≥1 positive aPL on ≥2 occasions were recruited to an online survey regarding their health information use at diagnosis and within 6 months preceding survey completion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Esthetic Use of Botulinum Toxins in Cancer Patients: Providing a Foundation for Future Indications.
Toxins (Basel)
January 2025
Executive Committee of Agorà-Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Advances in oncological treatments have improved the survival rates of cancer patients but have often resulted in significant physical changes that negatively impact their self-esteem and psychological well-being. Cancer patients frequently ask esthetic practitioners to perform procedures to address such changes. However, practitioners often hesitate to satisfy such requests due to lacking guidelines or recommendations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExploring Future Pandemic Preparedness Through the Development of Preventive Vaccine Platforms and the Key Roles of International Organizations in a Global Health Crisis.
Vaccines (Basel)
January 2025
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Department of Pharmaceutical Industry, Graduate School, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea.
The emergence of more than 40 new infectious diseases since the 1980s has emerged as a serious global health concern, many of which are zoonotic. In response, many international organizations, including the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), have developed strategies to combat these health threats. The need for rapid vaccine development has been highlighted by Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and mRNA technology has shown promise as a platform.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFConsensus-Based Guidelines for Best Practices in the Selection and Use of Examination Gloves in Healthcare Settings.
Nurs Rep
January 2025
Escola Enfermagem (Porto), Faculdade Ciências da Saúde e Enfermagem, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal.
Background/objectives: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) present significant challenges in modern healthcare, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Examination gloves play a critical role in infection prevention by serving as a barrier to reduce the risk of cross-contamination between healthcare workers and patients. This manuscript aims to provide consensus-based guidelines for the optimal selection, use, and disposal of examination gloves in healthcare settings, addressing both infection prevention and environmental sustainability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBridging the Gaps in Atrial Fibrillation Management in the Emergency Department.
J Cardiovasc Dev Dis
January 2025
Department of Cardiology, Jersey General Hospital, Gloucester Street, St. Helier, Jersey JE1 3QS, UK.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently presents in emergency departments (EDs), contributing significantly to adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Despite established guidelines, ED management of AF often varies, revealing important gaps in care. This review addresses specific challenges in AF management for patients in the ED, including the nuances of rate versus rhythm control, the timing of anticoagulation initiation, and patient disposition.
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