Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Yen-Chi Chen, Siang-Sin Shan, Yu-Te Liao, Ying-Chih Liao
Summary: A new design concept was developed in this study to achieve rapid and intact sweat sampling for analytical purposes. The system demonstrated great collection efficiency and a short induction time, along with fast response times to abrupt changes in sweat rates or concentrations during exercise.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yasuki Sekiguchi, David G. Martin, Ayami Yoshihara, Douglas J. Casa
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations between digital urine color and paper urine color with other urine indices to assess hydration status. The results showed strong associations between digital and paper urine colors, as well as similar associations with urine specific gravity and urine osmolality. Therefore, digital urine color can be used as a useful tool to assess hydration status and replace the traditional paper urine color method.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrzej Wittczak, Maciej Slot, Agata Bielecka-Dabrowa
Summary: Heart failure is a common and serious public health problem that can lead to illness and death. Congestion and dehydration are common issues in heart failure patients and are associated with poor prognosis and high rates of rehospitalization. Dehydration is also prevalent in healthcare and community settings and is linked to increased morbidity and mortality. This article provides a comprehensive review of congestion and dehydration in heart failure, including possible causes and diagnostic methods.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Koki Morida, Keisuke Fukushi, Hiroshi Sakuma, Kenji Tamura
Summary: Understanding the swelling properties of smectites is important for various applications. This study aimed to construct a general model to predict the swelling behavior of smectites saturated with monovalent cations. The results showed that the dehydration behavior of Na+- and K+-saturated smectites was similar, whereas the hydration behavior differed for different smectite species. The dehydration of Na+ and K+ in the smectite interlayers was solely controlled by the intrinsic nature of the cations, while the hydration was controlled by both the cations and the host phase. In contrast, NH4+-saturated smectites exhibited consistent dehydration and hydration curves, likely due to the binding of NH4+ to the basal oxygen. The hysteresis observed in Na+- and K+-saturated smectites was attributed to smaller layer-to-layer distances, limiting water accessibility for hydration.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Fang Chen, Li-Kang Chu
Summary: The simplest geminal diol CH2(OH)(2) is a crucial precursor for atmospheric formic acid formation. CH2(OH)(2) vapor can be generated by evaporating an aqueous formaldehyde solution prepared by dissolving paraformaldehyde under reflux. The rovibrational feature of CH2(OH)(2) at 980-1100 cm(-1) is consistent with simulations and is not affected by interfering H2O and CH2O.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Natalia Maximova, Daniela Nistico, Giacomo Luci, Roberto Simeone, Elisa Piscianz, Ludovica Segat, Egidio Barbi, Antonello Di Paolo
Summary: This study investigated the population pharmacokinetics of intravenous acyclovir in oncologic children. The results showed that body weight and renal function had significant effects on the clearance and distribution of the drug. Standard dosing regimens may be ineffective in some patients, while prolonged or continuous intravenous infusions increased the probability of achieving effective concentrations and reduced the risk of toxicity.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anita K. Patel, Jiaxiang Gai, Eduardo Trujillo-Rivera, Farhana Faruqe, Dongkyu Kim, James E. Bost, Murray M. Pollack
Summary: The adoption of multimodal pain regimens that incorporate nonopioid analgesic medications can prevent serious opioid-related adverse effects in children. This study found that IV acetaminophen administered prior to IV opioids was associated with a 15.5% reduction in IV opioid duration in pediatric inpatients.
Article
Pediatrics
Amelia K. K. Le Page, Lilian M. M. Johnstone, Joshua Y. Y. Kausman
Summary: This study examines the hospital admissions in the first 12 months after paediatric kidney transplantation due to graft dysfunction associated with dehydration. The results show that 42% of children had at least one dehydration admission in the first year after transplantation. The identified risk factors for dehydration admissions emphasize the need for further research on optimal fluid intake and hydration advice for children and teenagers following kidney transplantation.
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Apirat Angsubhakorn, Krit Tipchaichatta, Sakkarin Chirapongsathorn
Summary: The study was supported by the office of research and development at Phramongkutklao College of Medicine and the Department of medicine at Phramongkutklao Hospital. The authors express gratitude to the relevant personnel involved in the study, with no competing interests declared between them.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria Friedrichsen, Caroline Lythell, Tiny Jaarsma, Pier Jaarsma, Helene Angstrom, Micha Milovanovic, Marit Karlsson, Anna Milberg, Hans Thulesius, Christel Hedman, Nana Waldreus, Anne Soderlund Schaller
Summary: This study aimed to explore the experiences and views of palliative care physicians regarding thirst in patients at the end of life. The findings reveal that there is a lack of consensus among physicians, with some believing that good mouth care can alleviate thirst while others are unsure. Further research is needed to address the unanswered questions surrounding thirst in end-of-life care.
Article
Pediatrics
Danielle Bonser, Sabrina Malone Jenkins, Rachel Palmquist, Stephen Guthery, Joshua L. Bonkowsky, Catalina Jaramillo
Summary: This study retrospectively investigated the usefulness of rapid whole genome sequencing (rWGS) in a cohort of children with acute liver dysfunction. The results showed that rWGS provided a diagnosis in up to 50% of cases and led to a change in management for 33% of patients, indicating its potential for routine use in children with life-threatening acute liver dysfunction.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Mark P. Funnell, Daniel Embleton, Thomas Morris, Heather Z. Macrae, Nicholas Hart, Tiberio Mazzotta, William Lockyer, Loris A. Juett, Stephen A. Mears, Lewis J. James
Summary: Research suggests that exercise-induced hypohydration has a negative impact on running performance in a temperate environment, even though the weight-loss associated with running might partially offset this effect.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Yuan-Hsiung Tsai, Chia-Hao Su, I-Neng Lee, Jen-Tsung Yang, Leng-Chieh Lin, Yen-Chu Huang, Jenq-Lin Yang
Summary: Early rehydration treatment can improve cerebral perfusion, decrease infarct volume, and increase survival rates of dehydrated stroke animals. The rehydration group had significantly smaller infarct volume and shorter delay time in cerebral perfusion at 30 minutes after middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO).
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maud Injeyan, Valeska Bidault, Justine Bacchetta, Aurelia Bertholet-Thomas
Summary: Pediatric urolithiasis is less common than in adults and can be caused by genetic abnormalities, infections, and complex uropathies. Hydration plays a crucial role in its treatment, and a complete metabolic assessment is recommended after the first stone occurrence in a child.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tetyana Kyrey, Judith Witte, Jana Lutzki, Michaela Zamponi, Stefan Wellert, Olaf Holderer
Summary: Polymer-solvent interactions play a crucial role in the stimuli-responsive behavior of polymer networks, affecting the swelling/deswelling behavior and dynamics of the polymer chains. Scattering experiments provide insight into the polymer-water interaction, with residual water amount determined by Karl Fischer titration. The relaxation time of water molecules is significantly longer than that of free water, due to strong interactions with the polymer network.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Letter
Emergency Medicine
Zhao-Yu Hsieh, Chen-Xiong Hsu
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Editorial Material
Emergency Medicine
Laura E. Walker, Jessica A. Stanich, Fernanda Bellolio
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Letter
Emergency Medicine
E. Tekin
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Amanda S. Dupont, Patrick S. Walsh
Summary: Recent research indicates that children who unintentionally ingest cannabis often undergo extensive additional testing, such as head imaging or lumbar puncture. However, the yield of these tests is limited. While head imaging and lumbar puncture are frequently performed, diagnoses such as skull fracture, intracranial hemorrhage, intracranial neoplasm, meningitis, or intracranial abscess are rare. Additionally, discharge diagnoses related to other drugs are infrequent. The most common co-diagnoses are cocaine and opioids. Therefore, prompt consideration of cannabis ingestion and quick identification through testing may result in more effective neuroimaging outcomes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Letter
Emergency Medicine
Mio Nagata, Shunsuke Kudo, Motoyasu Nakamura
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Andy Hung-Yi Lee, Katherine Dickerson Mayes, Regan Marsh, Christina Toledo-Cornell, Eric Goralnick, Michael Wilson, Leon D. Sanchez, Alice Bukhman, Damarcus Baymon, Dana Im, Paul C. Chen
Summary: This study assessed the disparities in transferring patients from an academic medical center emergency department to a community hospital general medical service, revealing healthcare disparities among different patient populations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Annabelle Croskey, William Trautman, David Barton, Mary Kathleen Ratay, Joshua Shulman
Summary: This case report describes a successful management of ocular palytoxin exposure in a young male, highlighting the importance of prompt recognition and treatment of ocular PTX toxicity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Matthew K. Kolbeck, Rachel F. Schult, Nicholas Nacca
Summary: This article presents four cases of adolescents who experienced seizures after acute fluoxetine overdose. Although seizures are an uncommon complication after fluoxetine overdose, they occurred in some patients at doses lower than those reported in the literature.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Editorial Material
Emergency Medicine
Daven Patel, John Bailitz, Simone Ymson, Jonas Neichin, Gary D. Peksa, Michael Gottlieb
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Amichai Gutgold, Shaden Salameh, Jeries Nashashibi, Yonatan Gershinsky
Summary: This study aimed to test the prognosis of patients with a pH lower than 6.9 on emergency department admission. The findings showed that a small but significant portion of these patients survived at least 24 hours and until hospital discharge.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Na-Yeon Emily Song, Ki Hong Kim, Ki Jeong Hong
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the duration of no-flow (NF) interval on the vaso-pressor effect of initial epinephrine administration in a porcine model of cardiac arrest. The results showed that a shorter NF interval can enhance the vasopressor effect of epinephrine.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Kenneth A. Scheppke, Paul E. Pepe, Jonathan Jui, Remle P. Crowe, Eric K. Scheppke, Nancy G. Klimas, Aileen M. Marty
Summary: This study reported cases of rapid and complete remission of severe long COVID after receiving monoclonal antibody treatment. The findings suggest that monoclonal antibody infusions may be effective in treating severe debilitation caused by long COVID.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Suhrith Bhattaram, Varsha S. Shinde
Summary: Nerve blocks have emerged as promising options for targeted pain relief in the Emergency Department, providing effective analgesia without compromising motor function. The successful use of ultrasound-guided genicular nerve blocks (GNBs) in this case series demonstrates their potential as an alternative to traditional nerve blocks and opioid-based pain control strategies in the ED.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Rick Kye Gan, Jude Chukwuebuka Ogbodo, Yong Zheng Wee, Ann Zee Gan, Pedro Arcos Gonzalez
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the performance of ChatGPT, Google Bard, and medical students in performing START triage during mass casualty situations. The results showed that Google Bard had significantly higher accuracy compared to ChatGPT, while there was no significant difference between Google Bard and medical students.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Nancy Clemens, Paria M. Wilson, Matthew J. Lipshaw, Holly Depinet, Yin Zhang, Michelle Eckerle
Summary: This study compared clinical features and outcomes between pediatric sepsis patients with blood cultures positive versus negative for bacterial pathogens. The results showed that children with blood culture positive sepsis had higher rates of organ dysfunction, a larger base deficit, and higher procalcitonin levels.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2024)