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    Stress Hyperglycemia Ratio Independent Predictor of In-Hospital MACCE in Acute STEMI

    Stress Hyperglycemia Ratio Independent Predictor of In-Hospital MACCE in Acute STEMI

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    China: A recent study published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders Journal has revealed that the stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) is a significant and independent predictor of in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) particularly in nondiabetic patients. The study, which enrolled 1,944 patients within 24 hours of […] More

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    Individual perception about illness most important predictor in Diabetic Foot Ulcer healing

    Individual perception about illness most important predictor in Diabetic Foot Ulcer healing

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    According to a study published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, researchers have highlighted that “Individual perception about illness or beliefs are the most important predictor in DFU healing”. A patient’s understanding of DFUs and their beliefs about the condition directly impacts healing outcomes. The study has addressed the importance of literacy in improving the […] More

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    PET CT better than contrast-enhanced CT as survival predictor in metastatic breast cancer patients

    PET CT better than contrast-enhanced CT as survival predictor in metastatic breast cancer patients

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    Researchers have found in a new research that PET CT better than contrast-enhanced CT as survival predictor in metastatic breast cancer patients. 2-[18F]FDG-PET/CT, when used to monitor metastatic breast cancer, appears to be a stronger predictor of progression-free and disease-specific survival than conventional contrast-enhanced CT (CE-CT), says an article published in Scientific Reports. Metastatic breast […] More