Assessing metrics for evaluating the maternal continuum of care in Ethiopia: A scoping review. [PDF]
Hussen AM +7 more
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Distinct Systemic Sclerosis Phenotypes Related to Ethnicity: An Opportunity to Personalize Care?
Objective The objective is to describe and compare demographic, clinical, and serological characteristics of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) according to ethnic background. Methods Participants enrolled in the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group cohort who self‐identified to a single ethnicity group were included.
Danick Goulet +11 more
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Predictors of adverse events in patients after discharge from the intensive care unit
Patients discharged from the intensive care unit may be at risk of adverse events because of complex care needs. OBJECTIVE: To identify the types, frequency, and predictors of adverse events that occur in the 72 hours after discharge from an intensive ...
Richards, Brent +4 more
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Modified, bicarbonate-augmented direct peritoneal resuscitation for refractory acidosis after damage control laparotomy: a single-center case series. [PDF]
Mast G, Carver R, Rice WM, Burgess J.
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Losartan Rescues Inflammation-related Mucociliary Dysfunction in Relevant Models of Cystic Fibrosis. [PDF]
Kim MD +14 more
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Anorectal Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Phenotypes and Functional Patterns
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize specific physiologic defects in anorectal dysfunction in systemic sclerosis (SSc) using anorectal manometry (ARM), evaluate associations with gastrointestinal (GI) and extraintestinal clinical phenotypes, and explore potential serologic markers for risk stratification.
Timothy Kaniecki +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Minimum observation time to determine ventilator liberation success and its associated factors in tracheostomized patients in intensive and high-care units in Japan: a single-center retrospective study. [PDF]
Nakama T +5 more
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Frailty Predicts Incident Osteoporotic Fractures in Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of frailty and osteoporosis, but the relationship between frailty and incident osteoporotic fractures in RA is underexplored. Methods Data were from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry. Frailty was measured using the VA Frailty Index (VAFI).
Katherine D. Wysham +14 more
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Statin use and 28-day survival in critically ill patients with non-acute myocardial infarction cardiogenic shock: A retrospective cohort study accounting for treatment timing. [PDF]
Cheng T +6 more
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Objective Elevated C‐reactive protein (CRP) levels in systemic sclerosis (SSc) have been linked with severe disease and worse survival, but the role of platelet levels remains unclear. This study examined whether elevated platelet levels, CRP levels, or both are associated with disease severity, progression, and survival in SSc.
Brian S. Lee +4 more
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