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MRI Changes and Functional Outcomes Among Adults with Severe HSV Encephalitis
Herpes simplex virus is a common cause of encephalitis worldwide. When treated promptly, the mortality rate decreases from 70% to 15%, but many patients remain disabled. This multicenter cohort study analyzed magnetic resonance imaging in patients diagnosed with herpes simplex encephalitis admitted to the intensive care unit to identify factors associated with poor outcome at 90 days.
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Researchers Find Lower Amyloid Levels in Patients on Blood Sugar Control Drug
An investigation reveals an interesting trait among those taking a common diabetes management solution. -
Finerenone Tablets (Kerendia)
Finerenone can be prescribed to lower the risk of sustained estimated glomerular filtration rate decline, cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, end-stage kidney disease, and hospitalization from heart failure in adults with chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes. -
Association of Sleepwalking and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Men with Parkinson’s
In this retrospective, cross-sectional study of men, both sleepwalking and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder were associated with the development of Parkinson’s disease. -
Anticholinergic Use for Three Months or More Increases Dementia Risk
There is a significant increase in dementia risk associated with the use of anticholinergic medications for three months or longer. -
A Probiotic May Cause Sepsis and Death
Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast that may cause fungemia and other fungal infections. -
Common Herbal and Dietary Supplements for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Part 2
The authors review chromium, cinnamon, fenugreek, garlic, and Gymnema sylvestre as complementary and alternative medicine supplements for managing type 2 diabetes. -
Is AV Block Complete?
The dual lead rhythm strip in the figure was obtained from an elderly patient with syncope. Is there AV dissociation? Is there complete AV block? This is a challenging tracing because a different diagnosis is suggested by the first five beats in the rhythm strip, compared to the last four beats. -
Ibrexafungerp Tablets (Brexafemme)
Ibrexafungerp can be prescribed to treat adults and post-menarchal pediatric females with vulvovaginal candidiasis.
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Another Way Antibiotic Therapy Can Kill You
An analysis revealed fluoroquinolone antibiotic use was associated with later aortic diseases and mortality in patients without known aortic disease.