Irish journal of medical science
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Arterial blood gas evaluation is crucial for critically ill patients, as it provides essential information about acid-base metabolism and respiratory balance, but evaluation can be complex and time-consuming. Artificial intelligence can perform tasks that require human intelligence, and it is revolutionizing healthcare through technological advancements. ⋯ The machine learning models developed exhibited remarkable accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity in predicting the status of acid-base metabolism. However, implementing these models can aid clinicians, freeing up their time for more intricate tasks.
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This study investigates the roles of HIF-2α, hepcidin, and ghrelin in iron deficiency anemia (IDA), the most widespread nutritional disorder globally. ⋯ The study suggests that the low hepcidin levels in IDA patients enhance iron absorption. The lack of significant HIF-2α level differences may be due to the absence of chronic hypoxia in current hemoglobin levels of IDA patients. Moreover, the low ghrelin levels in patients and the correlations between ghrelin, hepcidin, and HIF-2α in both groups indicate their involvement in iron metabolism.
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Demand for inpatient MRI outstrips capacity which results in long waiting lists. The hospital commenced a routine weekend MRI service in January 2023. ⋯ Routine weekend inpatient MRI significantly shortens inpatient waiting times.
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease that is linked to several motor and nonmotor symptoms, including sleep disturbances. Patient quality of life has been shown to be disproportionally impacted by disease. ⋯ Parkinson's disease patients had poorer sleep quality than the controls. Age and sex were not found to be expected as a factor for sleep quality in patients with Parkinson's disease. Daytime dysfunction rates are high in patients with Parkinson's disease.
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Clinicians frequently rely on patients to accurately tell them what prescription medications and doses they are taking in outpatient visits. This information is essential to monitor the efficacy of a medication and to determine any adverse interactions. This study aimed to assess urologist and urology trainee's visual recognition of common urology medications. ⋯ Patients often do not reliably know their own medications other than to describe them or show an unpackaged tablet. Prescribing safety is paramount to ensuring patient safety and reducing the risk of adverse drug reactions. This study shows that even experienced clinicians do not recognise the medications they regularly prescribe, and decisions should not be made without accurate medication reconciliation.