Irish journal of medical science
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Maternal obesity is a significant risk factor for unfavourable outcomes during pregnancy. However, the extent of this relationship is poorly defined in Irish mothers. ⋯ This study highlights the magnitude of obstetric risks that are associated with maternal obesity within Irish population. Implementation of effective intervention strategies to reduce the number of obese women in pregnancy may have beneficial effects on pregnancy outcomes in Ireland.
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For evaluating the severity of coronary heart disease (CHD), coronary arteriography may not be available everywhere due to technical limitations. MicroRNA-101a (miR-101a) associated with inflammation and cholesterol homeostasis. However, whether it related to presence and stratification of CHD is still unknown. ⋯ Circulating miR-101a may be considered as a novel biomarker for evaluating the presence and severity of CHD.
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The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) caused a large number of non-ventilated hypoxemic patients to require the use of prone position. The aim of this study is to measure the efficiency and tolerance of prone positioning in ward hypoxemic patients treated for Covid-19. This retrospective study included confirmed Covid-19 hypoxemic patients treated by at least one prone position session. ⋯ Failure rate was 5%, and poor tolerance and adverse events rates were 8% and 7% respectively. Our study found that prone position in wards improved alveolar exchange during posture and is well tolerated. This technique could be used in any medical ward.
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Nutrition is an important aspect of care in the management of cancer at all stages from diagnosis to survivorship. There is currently little data available on the views of those with cancer regarding the importance of nutrition throughout the cancer journey. ⋯ Irish cancer patients and survivors have a positive view of the role of nutritional care in cancer from diagnosis through cancer survivorship. It is important that services are put in place to provide this nutritional care at all stages of cancer.