Prophylactic tracheostomy in aged and poor risk general surgical patients [PDF]
The most common postoperative complications are those involving respiration, and they are especially dangerous to patients classified as poor risks because of age or other handicaps.
Farrell, JJ, Meyer, WH, Starzl, TE
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The microbiota‐derived metabolite phenylacetylglutamine (PAGln) is elevated in type 2 diabetes and tightly associated with poor healing in both diabetic and non‐diabetic human patients. PAGln promotes mouse inflammation and impairs healing through a transmissible β2‐adrenergic receptor–mediated trained‐immunity loop.
Lu Huang+12 more
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Effects of Lower Limb Amputations on Bone Health of Amputees: Study from A Developing Country
Objective: To measure the BMD in young adults with traumatic or non-traumatic lower limb amputation, using DEXA scan. Study Design: Comparative cross sectional study Place and Duration: Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine from July to ...
Rehana Yasmeen+5 more
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Autobiographical memory and psychological distress in a sample of upper-limb amputees. [PDF]
Amputation is a traumatic and life-changing event that can take years to adjust to. The present study (a) examines psychological adjustment in a specific trauma-exposed sample, (b) compares the phenomenology (e.g., vividness) of amputation-related ...
Martina Luchetti+4 more
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Reconstruction of Nonunion Tibial Fractures in War-Wounded Iraqi Civilians, 2006-2008: Better Late Than Never [PDF]
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Al Ani, A M K+7 more
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Long-term outcome following upper extremity replantation after major traumatic amputation
BackgroundAmputations in general and amputations of upper extremities, in particular, have a major impact on patients’ lives. There are only a few long-term follow-up reports of patients after macro-replantation.
G. Mattiassich+8 more
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Cow‐Related Injuries in Wisconsin During 2017−2023
ABSTRACT Introduction The dairy industry–a key industry for the economy–remains a potentially hazardous industry across the nation. The literature on animal‐related injuries in the agriculture industry is sparse. This analysis aimed to describe cow‐related injuries, the utilization of workers' compensation, and the circumstances of the injuries ...
Komi K. S. Modji+5 more
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Trauma vascular na população pediátrica Vascular trauma in the pediatric population
CONTEXTO: O trauma vascular na população pediátrica apresenta-se como um desafio único, frente à sua incidência relativamente baixa, mesmo em centros médicos de referência.
Melissa Andreia de Moraes Silva+6 more
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Sepsis and anticoagulant, is amputation a lifesaving surgery?
Patients with severe sepsis are associated with coagulation abnormalities ranging from minimal to major activation of coagulation system, which may lead to fulminant disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and multiorgan failure.
Neeraj Kumar+4 more
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Animal-Related Injuries in a Resource-Limited Setting: Experiences from a Tertiary Health Institution in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]
Animal related injuries are a major but neglected emerging public health problem and contribute significantly to high morbidity and mortality worldwide. No prospective studies have been done on animal related injuries in our setting.
Chalya, Phillipo L+2 more
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