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Salivary microbiota and clinical periodontal measures predicting cardiometabolic disease mortality: A nationwide survey

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Although periodontitis and oral microbiota are linked to cardiometabolic diseases (CMD), it is unclear if they similarly predict CMD mortality. We compared the predictive ability of salivary microbiota and periodontal disease measures for CMD mortality in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Hamdi S. Adam   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of continuous positive airway pressure adherence with complications in patients with type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea

open access: green, 2021
Urmi Sheth   +9 more
openalex   +2 more sources

When manual disimpaction isn't enough: Case report and review of neostigmine's role in refractory constipation management

open access: yesJPGN Reports, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Severe refractory constipation can lead to fecal retention requiring hospitalization, nasogastric cleanout, or manual disimpaction, and in some cases, surgery. Neostigmine, a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, is commonly used for pseudo‐obstruction but rarely for refractory constipation. Here, we report a 21‐year‐old male with chronic
Mojdeh Mostafavi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic dilemma of cystic biliary atresia: A series of two cases and brief review of the diagnostic modalities

open access: yesJPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Cystic biliary atresia (CBA) is a rare variant of biliary atresia that closely resembles choledochal cyst (CC), complicating diagnosis and potentially delaying critical surgical intervention. We report two cases of CBA that were difficult to diagnose.
Hamza Hassan Khan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of early continuous positive airway pressure in the delivery room (DR-CPAP) on neonates < 1500 g in a low-resource setting: a protocol for a pilot feasibility and acceptability randomized controlled trial

open access: yesPilot and Feasibility Studies
Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of childhood mortality, and respiratory distress syndrome is the predominant cause of these deaths. Early continuous positive airway pressure is effective in high-resource settings, reducing the rate of ...
Kathy Burgoine   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exercise Capacity and Pulmonary Function in Pediatric Patients With Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Post‐Surgical Repair: A Retrospective Analysis

open access: yesThe Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Anomalous pulmonary venous connection (APVC), including total (TAPVC) and partial (PAPVC) forms, is a congenital heart defect with abnormal pulmonary vein drainage; and while surgical repair has improved survival, its long‐term impact on cardiopulmonary function remains unclear.
Yen‐Hsien Wu   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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