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Obesity and Its Impact on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose The rising prevalence of obesity introduces challenges in surgical contexts, including endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). However, the impact of obesity on ESS outcomes remains underexplored. This study aims to evaluate the association between obesity and surgical complexity, operative
Hen Chaushu, Narin Nard Carmel Neiderman, Yuval Presman, Alexandra Dorman, Roni Vass, Nidal Muhanna, Avraham Abergel   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Taking Context to Heart: Momentary Emotions, Menstrual Cycle, and Cardiac Autonomic Regulation [PDF]

, 2019
Background. Emotions have long been discussed in conjunction with the autonomic nervous system. Most research on heart-mood linkages does not consider sex differences or an evident underlying mechanism for sex differences- sex hormone levels.
Simon, Shauna
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International Practice Variation in Post‐Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: A Survey Study of Pediatric Otolaryngologists

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background A significant complication of pediatric tonsillectomy is post‐tonsillectomy bleeding (PTB). Management within and outside of the operating room (OR) is not standardized. We consolidated international similarities and differences in PTB management.
Gina M. Spencer, Claire A. Wilson, Jacob Davidson, Julie E. Strychowsky, Claire M. Lawlor, Hannah Burns, Eishaan K. Bhargava, James Fowler, M. Elise Graham   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Performance Measures Using Electronic Health Records: Five Case Studies [PDF]

, 2008
Presents the experiences of five provider organizations in developing, testing, and implementing four types of electronic quality-of-care indicators based on EHR data.
Brian L. Hazlehurst, Dean F. Sittig, Elizabeth A. Kind, James T. Krizak, Jinnet Briggs Fowles, Jonathan P. Weiner, Kitty S. Chan, Lynne Dancha, Mark J. Selna, Nancy Jarvis, Patricia J. Coon, Shadi Awwad   +11 more
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Rethinking the contract‐failure theory

American Business Law Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The contract‐failure theory posits that the nonprofit form can be an indicator of high product quality because the nondistribution constraint reduces the nonprofit manager's financial benefits from cheating. This would give nonprofits an advantage over for‐profit firms when consumers cannot determine product quality and thus explains ...
Yumiao Wang
wiley   +1 more source

Peri‐operative rehabilitation in patients undergoing elective cardiac valve surgery: a randomised controlled trial

Anaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Patients with valvular heart disease are at high risk of postoperative pulmonary complications, which contribute to morbidity and mortality. However, few studies have focused specifically on peri‐operative rehabilitation in this patient population.
Yuting Liu, Fengyao Liu, Mingyu Xu, Haofeng Zhou, Haochen Wang, Yuanhui Liu, Xuyu He, Huanlei Huang, Tucheng Sun, Xuhua Jian, Jimei Chen, Min Wu, Yijia Sun, Peihua Cao, Jiyan Chen, Lan Guo, Huan Ma   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Measurement and management of adult blood pressure in the peri‐operative period: updated guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists and the British and Irish Hypertension Society

Anaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Maintaining stable blood pressure during surgery is a key responsibility of anaesthetists. Peri‐operative omission and reintroduction of antihypertensive drugs, general anaesthesia, neuraxial and regional techniques can all cause significant fluctuations in blood pressure, particularly in patients with hypertension. Since the first
Terry McCormack, Alex Wickham, Sinéad T. J. McDonagh, Matthew D. Wiles, Luca Faconti, Rachael Brooks, Simon G. Anderson, Andrew Hartle   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

In Vitro Hemocompatibility of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart in Continuous and Pulsatile Flow

Artificial Organs, EarlyView.
BiVACOR's total artificial heart generates remarkably similar hemocompatibility when operated with a pulse or during continuous flow. Under both conditions, hemolysis and von Willebrand Factor multimers were similar to a commercial reference device after 6 h in vitro evaluation.
Antony P. McNamee, Daniel Timms, Frank Nestler, Nicole Bartnikowski, Amanda Smith, Geoff D. Tansley, Michael J. Simmonds   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Paediatric Primary Care Across Europe: A Survey of 42 Countries

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim This study provides an updated overview of primary care for children and adolescents across Europe, investigating how systems are evolving and identifying progress and persistent gaps in healthcare models, workforce challenges and digital health integration.
Nora Karara, Antonio Corsello, Stefano del Torso, Adamos Hadjipanayis, Christine Magendie, Diego van Esso, Zachi Grossman, on behalf of the European Academy of Paediatrics and the European Confederation of Primary Care Paediatricians   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Changes in the 2017 Pediatric Hypertension Clinical Guidelines. [PDF]

, 2018
The clinical practice guidelines on diagnosis and management of high blood pressure in children and adolescents have been periodically modified and updated since the original publication in 1977.1 Since the last pediatric blood pressure guideline was ...
Falkner, Bonita
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