Silencing of the Na+/H+ exchanger 1(NHE-1) prevents cardiac structural and functional remodeling induced by angiotensin II [PDF]
, 2019 Chronic activation of the renin angiotensin system (RAS) favors several cardiac diseases, among which myocardial hypertrophy occupies an outstanding place. In this context, the hyperactivity of the cardiac Na+/H+ (NHE-1) exchanger plays a key role.
Caldiz, Claudia Irma +4 more
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to prevent and contrast violence on Healthcare Workers (HWs) [PDF]
European Journal of Public Health, 2018 Issue: Violence on HWs is increasing in Italy. In our Trust violence-related working days lost(WDL) and Incident Reports (IR)raised from 134 and 19 in years2015-16 to 342 and16 in 1st semester2017.For this reason,the Risk Management Unit (RMU) launched a FMEA,a proactive tool to identify and reduce risks.
D Celotto +10 more
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Reduction of radiation dose for coronary computed tomography angiography using prospective electrocardiography-triggered high-pitch acquisition in clinical routine [PDF]
, 2018 Purpose: To evaluate the image quality, radiation exposure, and means of application in a group of patients who underwent coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) performed with low-dose prospective electrocardiography (ECG)-triggered acquisition ...
Chaosuwannakit, Narumol +1 more
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mHealth: providing a mindfulness app for women with chronic pelvic pain in gynaecology outpatient clinics: qualitative data analysis of user experience and lessons learnt [PDF]
, 2020 OBJECTIVES: To determine whether a pre-existing smartphone app to teach mindfulness meditation is acceptable to women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and can be integrated into clinical practice within the National Health Service (NHS) CPP pathways, and ...
Ball, E. +8 more
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Er:YAG laser, piezosurgery, and surgical drill for bone decortication during orthodontic mini-implant insertion: primary stability analysis-an animal study [PDF]
, 2017 It is important to identify factors that affect primary stability of orthodontic mini-implants because it determines the success of treatment. We assessed mini-implant primary stability (initial mechanical engagement with the bone) placed in pig jaws. We
Matys, Jacek +5 more
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Alpha-fetoprotein detection of hepatocellular carcinoma leads to a standardized analysis of dynamic AFP to improve screening based detection [PDF]
, 2016 Detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) through screening can improve outcomes. However, HCC surveillance remains costly, cumbersome and suboptimal. We tested whether and how serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) should be used in HCC surveillance.
Ahn, Sang Hoon +11 more
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Majalah Kedokteran BandungHemodialysis patients are at risk of preventable adverse outcomes as a result of the ongoing medical treatments required throughout their life. Minimizing risk is crucial for ensuring patient safety in healthcare environments. Healthcare Failure Mode and
Ariadne Aulia +2 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT End‐of‐life conversations with adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer rarely occur without the guidance of healthcare professionals. As a part of the ‘Difficult Discussions’ study, focused on palliative care and advance care planning discussions with AYAs with cancer, we investigated the factors that healthcare professionals identify ...
Justine Lee +9 more
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Healthcare Failure Mode And Effect Analysis: Proses Pelayanan Operasi di Rumah Sakit [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Most of medical errors are preventable. Highnumber of adverse event and near miss cases in hospitalsindicate opportunity for improvement. Therefore, efforts toidentify potential risks, recognize event as early as possible,and set a barrier ...
Andarini, I. V. (Indiati)
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Quinolones modulate ghrelin receptor signaling: potential for a novel small molecule scaffold in the treatment of cachexia [PDF]
, 2018 Cachexia is a metabolic wasting disorder characterized by progressive weight loss, muscle atrophy, fatigue, weakness, and appetite loss. Cachexia is associated with almost all major chronic illnesses including cancer, heart failure, obstructive ...
Cano, Rafael +8 more
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