Radiation-Associated Coronary Disease in Young Cancer Survivors
The article “Radiation-Associated Coronary Disease in Young Cancer Survivors” highlights important developments in radiotherapy (RT) research in reducing and evaluating coronary artery disease (CAD). Many significant findings have surfaced from well-executed research studies, evolving the therapeutic landscape and changing how we treat and monitor breast cancer patients post-RT. Major research objectives include how to reduce…
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Evaluation of Sublingual Microcirculation for weaning from VA ECMO
This study aims to test the effectiveness of microcirculatory imaging in a similar sublingual spot that uses dark incident field (IDF) imaging to assess successful weaning from VA-ECMO and compare IDF imaging to echocardiographic factors. According to the authors, there is increased incorporation of Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in the treatment of cardiogenic shock…
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The Financial Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Healthcare Economy
Covid-19 has resulted in an economic crisis and recession attributed to the intervention measures that include social distancing, self-isolation, and travel restrictions that have led to reduced workforce in various economic sectors as well as massive job loss.
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