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How to Negotiate Difficult Colonoscopy to Optimize Cecal Intubation Rate [PDF]

, 2013
Colonoscopy is the current standard method for evaluating colon. Cecal intubation rate is an important indicator of colonoscopy quality. In up to 10–20% colonoscopies, cecal intubation may be considered difficult.There are several consequences of low ...
Bayupurnama, P. (Putut), Cahyono, S. B. (Suharjo)   +1 more
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Comparative Outcomes of Endoscopic Treatment for Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Common Bile Duct Stones in the Elderly: A Propensity Score‐Based Cohort Analysis

Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Various guidelines recommend endoscopic stone removal for asymptomatic common bile duct stones (CBDS); however, previous studies have indicated that asymptomatic CBDS is associated with a higher incidence of post‐ERCP pancreatitis (PEP).
Kota Shimojo, Akinori Maruta, Keisuke Iwata, Yuhei Iwasa, Mitsuru Okuno, Kensaku Yoshida, Shinya Uemura, Tsuyoshi Mukai, Takuji Iwashita, Masahito Shimizu   +9 more
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Evaluation of Prognostic Factors of Methanol Poisoning in Patients Referred to Shahid Rajaei Hospital in Karaj

International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2021
Background: Methanol poisoning is a life-threatening condition that requires accurate prognosis and treatment. This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of laboratory and clinical variables in methanol poisoning. Methods: This was an observational
Negar Rafiei Tabatabaiei, Shahin Shadnia, Kiumars Bahmani, Mostafa Qorbani, Hoorvash Faraji Dana, Mohammad Reza Maghsoudi, Mitra Rahimi   +6 more
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Oxymatrine Inhibits Epithelial‐Mesenchymal Transition to Alleviate Airway Remodeling in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Suppressing the TGF‐β1/Smad Pathway

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study explored the therapeutic efficacy of oxymatrine (OMT, C15H24N2O2) in a murine model of cigarette smoke (CS)‐induced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and elucidated its underlying mechanisms. A COPD model was established in mice through prolonged exposure to CS, followed by intraperitoneal administration of OMT (50 mg/kg)
Shuang Zhou, Ju‐Xiang Zhu, Jing Li
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Inflammatory Markers Stratify Surgical Outcomes in Pediatric Airway Reconstruction

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) predicts surgical success in adult patients undergoing open airway reconstruction for laryngotracheal stenosis, but similar biomarkers in pediatrics remain unidentified. This study identifies predictors of outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing triple endoscopy or surgical airway ...
Nomongo Dorjsuren, Hrithik Praveen, Kalpnaben Patel, Shilin Zhao, Alexander Gelbard, Christopher Wootten   +5 more
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Úlceras por presión iatrogénicas de localización nasal Iatrogenic pressure ulcers of nasal location

Gerokomos, 2010
Introducción: Uno de los riesgos del uso de sondas endonasales (SE) es la aparición de úlceras por presión (UPP). Objetivo: Averiguar la incidencia de pacientes con UPP nasales, estudiar factores de riesgo de aparición y encontrar variables predictivas ...
José Antonio Esperón Güimil, Mª. José Piñeiro Dios, Mª. del Carmen Fernández Camiña, Mª. del Carmen Guzmán Ucha, Mª. Dolores Vilas Pastoriza, Consuelo Rodríguez Fernández, Rita Mª. Cores Fresco, Concepción Fernández Costa   +7 more
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Lack of analgesic efficacy in female rats of\ud the commonly recommended oral dose of\ud buprenorphine [PDF]

, 2006
Previous work in our laboratory showed that the recommended oral dose of buprenorphine (0.5 mg/kg) was not as effective\ud as the standard therapeutic subcutaneous dose for postoperative analgesia in male Long-Evans (hooded) and Sprague-Dawley (albino ...
DiPirro, Dr. Jean M., Kristal, Dr. Mark B., Martin, Dr. Lisa B.E., Sylvester, Mr. Ahmad R., Thompson, Dr. Alexis C.   +4 more
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Oncologic Emergencies: Immune-Based Cancer Therapies and Complications [PDF]

, 2020
Cancer therapies have undergone several recent advancements. Current cancer treatments include immune-based therapies comprised of checkpoint inhibitors, and adoptive immunotherapy; each treatment has the potential for complications that differ from ...
Brém, Elizabeth, Koyfman, Alex, Long, Brit Jeffrey   +2 more
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Short-Term Clinical Outcomes after Using Novel Deeper Intubation Technique (DIT) of Ileus Tube for Acute Bowel Obstruction Patients

Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2020
Background. The ileus tube has been widely used for the treatment of acute small bowel obstruction. However, it is difficult to get the tube sufficiently adjacent to the obstruction site due to various reasons. Methods.
Yanlu Tan, Haibin Chen, Wenji Mao, Qin Yuan, Jun Niu   +4 more
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Impact of COVID‐19 and Vaccination on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Insights From a Prospective Cohort Study

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims To evaluate the prevalence, clinical course, and risk factors of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients hospitalized with COVID‐19, and to assess associations with comorbidities, disease severity, and vaccination status. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study of adult patients hospitalized with confirmed COVID‐19, who ...
Julia Duarte de Souza, Jose de Bessa Jr., Natássia Cristina Carboni Truzzi, Carolina Trigo Rocha, Bruno Camargo Rocha Paim de Araujo, Julyana Kanate Mazzoni Moromizato, Thulio Bosi Vieira Brandão, Rachel Mazoni Costa, Marcelo Hisano, Zein Mohamed Sammour, Homero Bruschini, William Carlos Nahas, Cristiano Mendes Gomes   +12 more
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