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Comparison of Weight‐Based Versus External Ear‐Size‐Based Technique for Selection of Laryngeal Mask in Pediatric Surgical Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims The Laryngeal Mask (LM) has grown in appreciation for use in the pediatric population. The manufacturer recommends that the size of the LM to be used in children should be based on actual body weight. This method may not be appropriate in emergencies, where the weight of the patient is unknown, resulting in the correlation ...
Muhammad Asghar Ali   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Skin Tone in Hyperspectral Imaging and Its Implications for Fairness in AI

open access: yesJournal of Biophotonics, Volume 19, Issue 4, April 2026.
This study investigates whether skin tone is systematically encoded in hyperspectral imaging (HSI) data and how this influences AI‐based classification. The results show differences in classification performance across skin tones when using both unsupervised and supervised learning methods, indicating the presence of potential bias. ABSTRACT Artificial
Laurie S. van de Weerd   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Motion Mitigation Techniques for Abdominal and Cardiac MR Imaging

open access: yesJournal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Volume 63, Issue 4, Page 917-937, April 2026.
ABSTRACT MRI of the heart and abdominal organs provides unparalleled soft tissue contrast and quantitative biomarkers, yet remains highly susceptible to physiological motion. Contractions of the myocardium, respiratory excursions, peristalsis, vascular pulsatility, and unpredictable bulk patient movement generate artifacts that impair image quality ...
Eric M. Schrauben   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Facilitating interprofessional collaboration for effective care transitions of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

open access: yesNutrition in Clinical Practice, Volume 41, Issue 2, Page 435-442, April 2026.
Abstract Transitions of care are the movement of a patient from one care setting or provider to another. Interprofessional collaboration is critical in ensuring patient safety and satisfactory health outcomes. Each time an interprofessional team transfers a patient, the team performs three important roles: representing the patient, providing patient ...
Sara Edwards   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effects of Daridorexant on Patients With Comorbid Insomnia Disorder and Untreated Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Post Hoc Subgroup Analysis of a Phase 3, Randomised Clinical Trial

open access: yesJournal of Sleep Research, Volume 35, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Daridorexant, a dual orexin receptor antagonist, is approved for the treatment of insomnia disorder in adults. Approximately 30%–35% of patients with insomnia disorder also have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) of any severity. It is unclear whether sleep medications provide safe and effective treatment for insomnia in these patients.
Christopher J. Lettieri   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Improves Marital Relationship and Sexual Satisfaction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients and Partners

open access: yesJournal of Sleep Research, Volume 35, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea can interfere with sleep and quality of life for the patient's partner and affect marital relationships. Our primary objective was to assess how continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment affects couples using the Dyadic Adjustment Questionnaire (DAS‐16).
J. Chorvoz   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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