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The Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio is Associated with the Requirement and the Duration of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patients: A Retrospective Study

Canadian Respiratory Journal, 2022
Background. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with high in-hospital mortality and most ARDS patients require ventilatory support.
Lijuan Yang, Chang Gao, Ying He, Xiaowan Wang, Ling Yang, Shiqi Guo, Jiahao Chen, Siyu He, Yuanxiao Sun, Ye Gao, Qiang Guo   +10 more
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Quality Improvement in Critical Care: Selection and Development of Quality Indicators

Canadian Respiratory Journal, 2016
Background. Caring for critically ill patients is complex and resource intensive. An approach to monitor and compare the function of different intensive care units (ICUs) is needed to optimize outcomes for patients and the health system as a whole ...
Carla A. Chrusch, Claudio M. Martin, The Quality Improvement in Critical Care Project   +2 more
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Secreted TGF-β1 Restores Treg/Th17 Skewing Induced by Lipopolysaccharide and Hypoxia Challenge via miR-155 Suppression

Stem Cells International, 2022
Background. Regulatory T cell (Treg)/T helper (Th) 17 skewing is important in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Immunomodulatory effects of mesenchymal stem cell- (MSC-) secreted transforming growth factor- (TGF-) β1 on CD4 ...
Ming Xue, Xiwen Zhang, Jianxiao Chen, Feng Liu, Jingyuan Xu, Jianfeng Xie, Yi Yang, Weiping Yu, Haibo Qiu   +8 more
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Relationship between Nonhepatic Serum Ammonia Levels and Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Emergency Medicine International, 2023
Objectives. Nonhepatic hyperammonemia often occurs in patients with sepsis. Ammonia plays an essential role in the occurrence of hepatic encephalopathy.
Pei Wang, Jia Yan, Qiqing Shi, Fei Yang, Xuguang Li, Yuehao Shen, Haiying Liu, Keliang Xie, Lina Zhao   +8 more
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Small Extracellular Vesicles Secreted by iPSC-Derived MSCs Ameliorate Pulmonary Inflammation and Lung Injury Induced by Sepsis through Delivery of miR-125b-5p

Journal of Immunology Research, 2023
Background. Sepsis-induced acute lung injury is a common critical illness in intensive care units with no effective treatment is currently available.
Wei Peng, Yun Yang, Jiaquan Chen, Zeyao Xu, Yuanlei Lou, Qi Li, Ning Zhao, Kejian Qian, Fen Liu   +8 more
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Severe heat stroke complicated by multiple cerebral infarctions: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021
Background Heat-related illnesses include symptoms such as heat syncope/cramps, heat exhaustion, and life-threatening heat stroke. Usually, a heat stroke causes cerebellar ataxia, cognitive impairment, dysphagia, and aphasia.
Ryo Kamidani, Hideshi Okada, Yuichiro Kitagawa, Keigo Kusuzawa, Masahiro Ichihashi, Yoshinori Kakino, Hideaki Oiwa, Ryu Yasuda, Tetsuya Fukuta, Naomasa Yoshiyama, Takahito Miyake, Haruka Okamoto, Kodai Suzuki, Noriaki Yamada, Tomoaki Doi, Takahiro Yoshida, Hiroaki Ushikoshi, Keisuke Kumada, Shozo Yoshida, Shinji Ogura   +19 more
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Understanding Causes of Death in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Narrative Review

Critical Care Explorations
OBJECTIVES:. To provide a comprehensive summary of the published data on cause of death in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). DATA SOURCES:. PubMed (January 2015 to April 2024), bibliographies of relevant articles, and ARDS Network
Susan E. Bromley, MSc, Kaweh Shakery, MD, Pareen Vora, PhD, Artin Atabaki, PhD, Thomas Reimer, MD, Fellowship in Critical Care, Lawrence McDermott, MD, Fellowships in Pulmonary and Critical Care, Negin Hajizadeh, MD, Fellowships in Medical Informatics, Pulmonary and Critical Care   +6 more
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Personalizing the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship: Adapting Training for the Next Generation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The pediatric hematology‐oncology fellowship training curriculum has not substantially changed since its inception. The first year of training is clinically focused, and the second and third years are devoted to scholarship. However, this current structure leaves many fellows less competitive in the current job market, resulting in ...
Scott C. Borinstein, Melissa J. Rose, Scott Moerdler, Richard Ho   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

ANXA1sp Protects against Sepsis-Induced Myocardial Injury by Inhibiting Ferroptosis-Induced Cardiomyocyte Death via SIRT3-Mediated p53 Deacetylation

Mediators of Inflammation, 2023
Sepsis-induced myocardial injury (SIMI), a common complication of sepsis, may cause significant mortality. Ferroptosis, a cell death associated with oxidative stress and inflammation, has been identified to be involved in SIMI.
Song Qin, Yingcong Ren, Banghai Feng, Xiaoqin Wang, Junya Liu, Jie Zheng, Kang Li, Miao Chen, Tao Chen, Hong Mei, Xiaoyun Fu   +10 more
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Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Endocrine Tumor Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The combination of disease manifestations, the familial burden, and varying penetrance of endocrine tumor syndromes (ETSs) is unique. This review aimed to portray and summarize available data on psychosocial outcomes in patients with ETSs and explore gaps and opportunities for future research and care.
Daniël Zwerus, Floortje Strobbe, Annemarie A. Verrijn Stuart, Hanneke M. van Santen, Gerlof D. Valk, Sasja A. Schepers, Rachel S. van Leeuwaarde   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source