Paary Balakumar

2 weeks ago | 2minutemedicine.com | Paary Balakumar |Alex Chan

1. In high-risk patients, point-of-care capillary HbA1c was superior to venous HbA1c as uptake was double, leading to faster results, fewer repeat visits, and identified more undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent)This cluster randomized controlled trial evaluated point-of-care capillary HbA1c (POC-cHbA1c) versus standard venous HbA1c (vHbA1c) for type 2 diabetes (T2D) screening across 8 Hong Kong primary care clinics.

4 weeks ago | 2minutemedicine.com | Paary Balakumar |Alex Chan

1. Aspiration pneumonia in post-stroke patients showed significantly increased 90-day mortality, longer hospital stays, and more cardiovascular events at one year 2. Stroke patients admitted to the medicine ward had increased pneumonia risk compared to stroke unit admission  Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good)  This retrospective cohort study analyzed the impact of stroke severity on the risk of aspiration pneumonia in patients admitted to a stroke unit versus a general medical ward.

1 month ago | 2minutemedicine.com | Paary Balakumar |Alex Chan

1. Using music for pain relief is highly valued by participants but requires a proactive and personalized approach 2.

1 month ago | 2minutemedicine.com | Paary Balakumar |Alex Chan

Effects of occupational therapy synchronized with dual transcranial direct current stimulation on upper limb function and electroencephalography power in subacute stroke patients: A randomized, double-blind, controlled study1.

1 month ago | 2minutemedicine.com | Paary Balakumar |Alex Chan

1. In older adults post-acute ischemic stroke, benzodiazepine initiation was associated with an increase in 10-day fall and fall-related injury risk. 2. The highest risk increase was seen in patients aged 65-74 years old and those with minor acute ischemic stroke. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) This study examined the association between benzodiazepine initiation and the risk of falls or fall-related injuries (FRIs) in older adults following acute ischemic stroke (AIS).