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A system dynamics-based simulation study for managing clinical governance and pathways in a hospital [PDF]
, 2010 This paper examines the development of clinical pathways in a hospital in Australia based on empirical clinical data of patient episodes. A system dynamics (SD)-based decision support system (DSS) is developed and analyzed for this purpose.
Dangerfield, BC, Maliapen, M
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Role of gastroscopy in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
South African Family Practice, 2007 Background: This two-year study is a retrospective analysis of records of patients diagnosed with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) at a private medical aid society for the period January 2002 to December 2003.
Aisha B. Suleman, V. Rambiritch
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Occurrence of gastric cancer and carcinoids in atrophic gastritis during prospective long-term follow up [PDF]
, 2015 Objective. Atrophic gastritis (AG) is a risk condition for gastric cancer and type I gastric carcinoids. Recent studies assessing the overall risk of gastric cancer and carcinoids in AG at long-term follow up are lacking.
Annibale, Bruno +6 more
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Churg-Strauss Syndrome with Necrosis of Toe Tips [PDF]
, 2011 Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) is a granulomatous necrotizing vasculitis of unknown etiology associated with bronchial asthma. Despite affecting small to medium-sized vessels, necrosis of the digits due to vasculitis is extremely rare.
Hasegawa, Kenjiro +9 more
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Gastroduodenal and Colorectal Tuberculosis: Report of 2 Cases
GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology, 2022 Introduction: Tuberculosis remains a public health concern in developing countries, as well as in developed countries as a result of immigration from endemic areas.
Claudia Alvizuri +3 more
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"Drop in" gastroscopy outpatient clinic - experience after 9 months
BMC Gastroenterology, 2012 Background Logistics handling referrals for gastroscopy may be more time consuming than the examination itself. For the patient, "drop in" gastroscopy may reduce uncertainty, inadequate therapy and time off work.
Huppertz-Hauss Gert +6 more
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Rapid healing of a patient with dramatic subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord: a case report [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Prevalence of cobalamin deficiency is high especially in older patients and an immediate therapy start is necessary to prevent irreversible neurological damages. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of cobalamin deficiency is difficult and at present,
Roessler, Florian C., Wolff, Stephanie
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Frontiers in Medicine, 2023 ObjectiveThis study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify the efficacy of acupuncture therapy (including manual acupuncture and electroacupuncture) performed before or during gastrointestinal endoscopy with propofol as the ...
Yun Yang +8 more
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Body Mass Index, Smoking, and Alcohol and Risks of Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: A UK Prospective Cohort Study [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: The timing of the risk factors cigarette smoking, alcohol and obesity in the development of Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is unclear.
Cheong, Edward +6 more
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