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Chronic Opioids in Gout: A Matched Cohort Study from the Veteran's Health Administration
Objective Though used frequently to treat flare, risk of chronic opioid exposure in gout has not been well defined. In this study, we examined the hypothesis that people with gout are more likely than individuals without gout to be prescribed chronic opioids over time.
Lindsay N. Helget +7 more
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Prediction of Kidney Function Improvement After Heart Transplantation
Background/Objectives: Patients with advanced heart failure (HF) often suffer from impaired kidney function. Based on the pathophysiology of types I and II of cardiorenal syndrome, heart transplantation (Htx) may restore renal function.
Jakub Ptak +12 more
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Objective The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the economic impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on households, health systems, and society in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Methods Electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL were searched using keywords related to RA and cost of illness.
Tadesse Gebrye +6 more
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Background Nosocomial infection (NI) is one of the most common complications after acute aortic dissection surgery (AADS) and contributes significantly to mortality and length of hospital stay.
Jianwei Ren +5 more
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Abstract Congenital heart disease occurs in approximately 8/1000 live births. The most common lesion is a ventricular septal defect. Many are small and do not need surgery. Interventional catheterization has advanced considerably in the last two decades.
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Purpose We assessed whether circulating adipokines are associated with incident fractures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods Three adipokines (adiponectin, leptin, fibroblast growth factor [FGF]‐21) were measured using banked enrollment serum from participants in a longitudinal RA cohort.
Joshua F. Baker +9 more
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A Note on the Beneficial Effect of the Ingestion of Cane Sugar in Certain Forms of Heart Disease [PDF]
A. Goulston
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Background/Aims Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is a precursor of gout and is also associated with cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. The aim of this study was to understand perceptions about asymptomatic hyperuricemia and views about urate‐lowering therapy in people with asymptomatic hyperuricemia.
Nicola Dalbeth +19 more
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