Postgraduate medical journal
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Obesity is a crucial risk factor for asthma. Observational studies have examined the association between abdominal obesity and asthma symptoms. This study aimed to investigate the causal relationship between visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and asthma and its potential as an independent indicator. ⋯ This study presents potential evidence supporting the causal role of VAT in asthma development. Furthermore, the findings from the Mendelian randomization analysis further reinforce the relationship between VAT and asthma risk.
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Many emotions are generated within a medical consultation. These feelings are often shared among the doctor, patient, and family. In this piece, these emotions are explored as I describe them deeply during my first encounter with a Huntington's disease patient, bringing the challenges of the situation, mistakes, and the learning that emerged. Understanding the possible sentiments and how to balance these emotions may be essential to prepare the neurologist in training for the challenges inherent in treating a patient with a rare disease.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of remimazolam tosilate on gastrointestinal hormones and gastrointestinal motility in patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy with sedation: a randomized control trial.
To investigate the impacts of remimazolam tosilate on gastrointestinal hormones and motility in patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy with sedation. ⋯ Compared with propofol used during gastrointestinal endoscopy with sedation, remimazolam tosilate mildly inhibits the serum motilin and gastrin levels, potentially facilitating the recovery of gastrointestinal motility.