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Strategic Use of Clinical Pathways [PDF]

Journal of Oncology Practice, 2011
Clinical pathways are detailed, evidence-based processes for delivering cancer care for specific patient presentations. Some oncologists have embraced clinical pathways, while others resist.
Dean H, Gesme, Marian, Wiseman
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Serum microRNA array analysis identifies miR-140-3p, miR-33b-3p and miR-671-3p as potential osteoarthritis biomarkers involved in metabolic processes. [PDF]

, 2017
Background: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) in circulation have emerged as promising biomarkers. In this study, we aimed to identify a circulating miRNA signature for osteoarthritis (OA) patients and in combination with bioinformatics analysis to evaluate the utility
A Brazma, A Nan, A Okuhara, A Turchinovich, B Aryal, B Mayr, B Sharif, B Zhang, BM Bolstad, BM Kuhn, BM Mayr, C Beyer, C Chen, C Guay, C Taurino, CL Andersen, D Dlouha, D Iliopoulos, D Zhang, DT Felson, F Kostopoulou, FE Nicolas, G Dennis Jr, G Li, G Tardif, GD Miles, GR Sondag, GS Lien, H Causton, JB van Meurs, JD Storey, JD Storey, KC Vickers, L Qi, M Cross, M Parrizas, MB Goldring, MC Hochberg, MD Paraskevopoulou, MP Gantier, OF Laterza, Q Zhuo, R Gernapudi, RF Loeser, RI Gregory, S Kluzek, S Kumar, S Miyaki, T Thomou, TA Karlsen, VM Borgonio Cuadra, W Cleveland, WM Reichmann, X Chen, X Chen, X Tan, X Wang, Y Klipper-Aurbach, Y Zhang, YH Li   +59 more
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The role of a community health worker-delivered preconception and pregnancy intervention in achieving a more positive pregnancy experience: the Bukhali trial in Soweto, South Africa

BMC Women's Health
Background A patient-centered, human-rights based approach to maternal care moves past merely reducing maternal mortality and morbidity, towards achieving a positive pregnancy experience.
Larske M. Soepnel, Khuthala Mabetha, Shane A. Norris, Molebogeng Motlhatlhedi, Nokuthula Nkosi, Sonja Klingberg, Stephen Lye, Catherine E. Draper   +7 more
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The Use of ABILHAND-Kids in Children with Unilateral Congenital Below-Elbow Deficiencies and Acquired Amputation: An Italian Cross-Sectional Study

Children
Congenital or acquired hand differences, including unilateral below-elbow deficiencies, present complex challenges in pediatric rehabilitation. Surgical management and prosthetic provision represent a big challenge to find a good balance for guaranteeing
Gessica Della Bella, Luigino Santecchia, Paola Luttazi, Giordana Mariani, Lorenzo Pochiero, Alessandra Lacopo, Caterina Delia, Marco Tofani   +7 more
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Defining Roles in Pediatric Palliative Care: Perspectives From Oncology and Palliative Care Teams

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Early integration of pediatric palliative care (PPC) is associated with improved symptom management, quality of life, and healthcare utilization for children with cancer. Despite this, variation persists in how PPC is understood, operationalized, and integrated within pediatric oncology programs. In particular, ambiguity surrounding
Leeat Granek, Lori Wiener, Stephanie Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Donna Johnston, Fyeza Hasan, Adam Rapoport, Nathasha Datoo, Kimberley Widger, Sumit Gupta, Karen Fergus, Anthony K. C. Chan, Alisha Kassam, Emily McCullogh, Dave Lysecki   +13 more
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Evaluating the Global Intensive Feeding Therapy (GIFT) for Children with CHARGE Syndrome: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Children
Background: This pilot investigation aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Global Intensive Feeding Therapy (GIFT) on feeding and swallowing abilities in children with CHARGE Syndrome (CS).
Antonella Cerchiari, Francesca Pizza, Giorgia Biondo, Carolina Giordani, Martina De Paolis, Gessica Della Bella, Massimiliano Raponi, Marco Tofani   +7 more
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Effectiveness and Sustainability of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program for Perioperative Prophylaxis in Pediatric Surgery

Pathogens, 2020
Background—Appropriate perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP) is essential to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) and to avoid antibiotics misuse.
Daniele Donà, Dora Luise, Elisa Barbieri, Nicola Masiero, Sonia Maita, Luca Antoniello, Theoklis Zaoutis, Carlo Giaquinto, Piergiorgio Gamba   +8 more
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Prison Health Discharge Planning- Evidence of an integrated care pathway or the end of the road? [PDF]

, 2013
This article is based on research conducted in several prisons in North East England. It explores the effectiveness of prisons, and the wider criminal justice system, at meeting the healthcare needs of inmates as they leave prison, or transfer between ...
Bradley, Brooker, Brooker, Dyer, Hartfree, Paul Biddle, Peay, Peay, Singleton, Wendy Dyer, Williamson   +10 more
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Efficacy and Safety Analysis of Roxarestat in Regulating Renal Anemia in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of roxarestat versus recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) in the management of renal anemia in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Methods This was a prospective, open‐label, randomized controlled trial.
Lingling Chen, Junjie Zhu, Qiaonan Ge
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Evaluating telemedicine: A focus on patient pathways [PDF]

, 2006
Evaluations of telemedicine have sought to assess various measures of effectiveness (e.g., diagnostic accuracy), efficiency (e.g., cost), and engagement (e.g., patient satisfaction) to determine its success.
Coughlan, JA, Eatock, J, Eldabi, T
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