Weaning and Extubation Readiness in Pediatric Patients
NIF of at least -30 cm H 2 O has been found predictive of extubation success in adults [76, 77] and also in children as part of the CROP index [18, 31] or as a stand-alone test under rigorous ...
Liquid Biopsy Test Promising for Detecting Early-Onset CRC?
Dec 31, 2025 · A blood-based liquid biopsy test detects early-onset colorectal cancer with strong diagnostic performance and high sensitivity for early stages, offering a promising noninvasive …
MCED Screening: What Patients Need to Know - Medscape
Jul 11, 2025 · What’s Missing and What to Offer Patients Who Want an MCED Test? “One of the things that’s really missing to guide clinicians right now is what to do with those positive cancer …
Fasting Before Bloodwork Is Outdated for Most Patients - Medscape
Jul 17, 2025 · This transcript has been edited for clarity. Back when I was a resident, we always told patients to go do their blood test on an empty stomach. They would line up every morning …
Is Alzheimer’s Disease More Common Than Previously Thought?
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be more common than previously thought in some demographic groups, according to the first population-based study to use a blood test to gauge AD-related ...
First Guideline on AD Blood-Based Biomarker Tests Released
Jul 31, 2025 · The first clinical guideline on the use of blood biomarker tests could help clinicians choose the most appropriate test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease.
Excessive Sleepiness and Driving: How to Reduce Crash Risk
2 days ago · In obstructive sleep apnea, using CPAP therapy more than 4 hours a night sharply cuts residual sleepiness and lowers crash risk.
AI Tool Diagnoses ADHD and Autism in 15 Minutes - Medscape
Jul 23, 2025 · A new artificial intelligence tool detects movements imperceptible to the eye — revealing cognitive clues to diagnose autism and ADHD in just 15 minutes with up to 70% …
Prescribed Medications and Potential False-Positive Urine
Abstract and Introduction Abstract Purpose. The implications of potential false-positive urine drug screen (UDS) results for patients receiving commonly prescribed medications were evaluated ...
Vitamin D Overdose: When Good Intentions Turn Toxic - Medscape
Aug 12, 2025 · Excessive vitamin D intake triggers severe hypercalcemia and kidney injury in otherwise healthy individuals, highlighting the risk for unsupervised supplementation.