Isr Med Assoc J
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The Agatston coronary artery calcium (CAC) score is a decision-guiding aid for risk assessment and personalized management in the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. ⋯ CAC scores should be used more often to determine risk assessment. Further analysis of the implications of scores between 0-400 AU is needed.
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One-third of patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) develop worsening kidney function, known as type I cardiorenal syndrome (CRS). CRS is linked to higher mortality rates, prolonged hospital stays, and increased readmissions. ⋯ Implementing real-time monitoring of UO in ADHF patients allowed for early response to oliguria and goal-directed adjustment to treatment. This finding ultimately led to reduced congestion and contributed to early resolution of AKI.
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The massive terrorist attack on a mixed population of civilians, soldiers, and foreigners on October 7, 2023, resulted in 1200 casualties and led to many major personal identification issues. At the Israel National Center for Forensic Medicine (INCFM), addressing the mass casualty incidents required precision that included technical, ethical, and humanitarian dimensions. Many obstacles arose that were attributable to the vast number and diversity of victims and the heavy workload in the setting of a small forensic team. ⋯ We utilized various known and novel methods for victim identification in the aftermath of the events of 7 October 2023 while addressing ethical issues in a case series.