Ensuring fidelity: key elements to consider in disseminating a diabetes telemanagement program for underserved Hispanic/Latinos living with type 2 diabetes.

Background: The Hispanic/Latino population has greater risk (estimated >50%) of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and developing it at a younger age. The American Diabetes Association estimates costs of diagnosed diabetes in 2017 was $327 billion; with medical costs 2.3x higher than patients without diabetes.

Bolus Feeding Via Gastric Versus Oral Routes in Very Preterm Neonates.

Background: We intend to investigate the association of bolus orogastric tube (BOG) and nipple bottle (N) feedings with postnatal growth in very premature neonates (VPN: gestational age between 28 and 33 weeks).

Material And Methods: The days of life (DOL) to achieve full combined oral and gastric enteral nutrition (FEN) and attain body weight (BW) of 2200 g (Wt22) and the length of hospitalization (LOH) were retrospectively associated with clinical and BOG and N feeding-related variables via multivariate regression analyses. Correlations were performed to ascertain the strength of associations.

In-hospital outcomes of pulmonary hypertension in HIV patients: A population based cohort study.

Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a known complication of HIV infection. Outcomes of HIV-infected patients with PH (HIV-PH) have not been well established. We aim to assess various in-hospital outcomes such as mortality, resource utilization, and health care burden associated with HIV patients with concurrent PH.

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Improving Patient Outcomes and Future of Healthcare Delivery in Cardiology: A Narrative Review of the Literature.

Cardiovascular diseases exert a significant burden on the healthcare system worldwide. This narrative literature review discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of cardiology. AI has the potential to assist healthcare professionals in several ways, such as diagnosing pathologies, guiding treatments, and monitoring patients, which can lead to improved patient outcomes and a more efficient healthcare system.

Extensive Iliocaval Deep Vein Thrombosis Provoked by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Setting of an Inferior Vena Cava Filter.

Thrombotic events are well-known complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Inferior vena cava filters (IVCF) are devices used to prevent pulmonary embolism (PE) and also increase the risk of thrombotic complications. Here, we describe the case of a 38-year-old female with extensive bilateral lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and thrombosis of the infrarenal inferior vena cava (IVC) in the setting of an IVCF and symptomatic COVID-19.

Understanding the Landscape: The Emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, and Google Bard in Gastroenterology.

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in healthcare, specifically in gastroenterology, has opened new avenues for enhanced patient care and medical decision-making. This study aims to assess the reliability and accuracy of two prominent AI tools, ChatGPT 4.0 and Google Bard, in answering gastroenterology-related queries, thereby evaluating their potential utility in medical settings.

Impact of Obesity on Outcomes Associated With Acute Alcoholic Pancreatitis.

The incidence and prevalence of obesity have been rising in the United States, negatively impacting the population's overall health. This study seeks to better understand the impact of obesity on patients presenting with acute alcoholic pancreatitis (AAP). Data collected using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) from the fourth quarter of 2015 to 2019 with a principal diagnosis of AAP and secondary obesity were analyzed.

Dietary Effects of Fasting on the Lipid Panel.

Introduction: Dietary habits, such as the Mediterranean diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), have been shown to improve cardiac health. Another more recent popular form of dieting incorporates periods of fasting known as intermittent fasting. The two main forms are alternate-day fasting and time-restricted eating.

Monostotic Scapular Caffey Disease: A Case Report With MRI Correlate.

Caffey disease, also referred to as infantile cortical hyperostosis, is a self-limiting inflammatory disease of bone, typically diagnosed in infancy (ages less than five months). This disease is characterized by asymmetric, often polyostotic bony hyperostosis and expansion, with a predilection for the mandible (70-90%). We present a unique case of a two-month-old boy with monostotic scapular hyperostosis.

Hospital Factors Associated with the Survival of Infants Born at Periviable Gestation: The USA National Database.

Reports on the survival of infants born at periviable gestation (GA of ≤24 weeks and birth weight of <500 gm) vary significantly. We aimed to determine hospital factors associated with their survival and to assess the trend for the timing of postnatal mortality in these periviable infants. We utilized the de-identified National Inpatient Sample (NIS) dataset of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

Exploration of Norepinephrine Dose-Capping Practices: Report From an International, Interprofessional Survey of Critical Care Clinicians.

The Joint Commission standards for titrated infusions require specification of maximum rates of infusion. This practice has led to the development of protocolized maximum doses that can be overridden by provider order ("soft maximums") and to dose caps that cannot be superseded ("hard maximums"). The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of and attitudes towards dose capping of norepinephrine.