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Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi, Daisuke Katagiri, Takeyuki Watadani, Shunichi Matsuda, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noritoshi Arai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigation into the correlation between humanistic care ability and emotional intelligence of hospital staff

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background There are different degrees of flaws in the knowledge structure of humanistic medicine of medical staff. The level of emotional intelligence of medical staff affects their career development as well as their relationship with patients ...
Jingjing Ma, Wentao Peng, Jihong Pan
doaj   +1 more source

Palliative Care In Hospital: Perceptions of Care : A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Manawatu Campus, New Zealand [PDF]

, 2016
In New Zealand, as in many other developed countries, a large number of people die in a hospital setting (Broad, Gott & Boyd, 2013). Based on New Zealand’s growing and aging population, this number is expected to increase (Ministry of Health, 2001 ...
Waghorn, Sarah
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Factors Shaping Attitudes of Medical Staff towards Acceptance of the Standard Precautions

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019
Standard precautions (SPs) guidelines are the minimum infection prevention practices that apply to all types of patient care, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status of the patient.
Jerzy Rosiński, A. Różańska, A. Jarynowski, J. Wójkowska-Mach, Polish Society Of Hospital Infections Team   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Infection Control Practices for Vascular Access Management in Hemodialysis: Results From a Nationwide Survey of Japanese National University Hospitals

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Bloodstream infections due to repeated vascular access (VA) puncture and circuit connections remain major concerns in hemodialysis. Therefore, we examined current practices for glove, disinfectant, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use according to VA type in national university hospitals in Japan.
Aiko Yamada, Makoto Harada, Tadahiko Kikugawa, Takeshi Nakata, Koji Hashimoto, Tsuneo Konta, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Applying a Multidimensional Strategy to Mitigate Lateral Violence in a Small Rural Community Hospital in Western New York [PDF]

, 2017
Providing registered nurses with education and strategies to mitigate lateral violence is an evidenced-based method for creating a culture of civility.
Lewis, Nicole M.
core   +1 more source

On the design of custom packs: grouping of medical disposable items for surgeries [PDF]

, 2015
A custom pack combines medical disposable items into a single sterile package that is used for surgical procedures. Although custom packs are gaining importance in hospitals due to their potential benefits in reducing surgery setup times, little is known
Belien, J, Cardoen, B, Vanhoucke, Mario
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Transcriptional network analysis of PTEN‐protein‐deficient prostate tumors reveals robust stromal reprogramming and signs of senescent paracrine communication

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Combining PTEN protein assessment and transcriptomic profiling of prostate tumors, we uncovered a network enriched in senescence and extracellular matrix (ECM) programs associated with PTEN loss and conserved in a mouse model. We show that PTEN‐deficient cells trigger paracrine remodeling of the surrounding stroma and this information could help ...
Ivana Rondon‐Lorefice, Jose I. Lopez, Aitziber Ugalde‐Olano, Maite Zufiaurre, Ianire Astobiza, Natalia Martin‐Martin, Laura Bozal‐Basterra, Saioa Garcia‐Longarte, Amaia Zabala‐Letona, Sofia Rey, Aida Santos‐Martin, Miguel Unda, Ana Loizaga‐Iriarte, Mariona Graupera, Paolo Nuciforo, Arkaitz Carracedo, Isabel Mendizabal   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Os médicos e a racionalização das práticas hospitalares: novos limites para a liberdade profissional?

Saúde em Debate
Os hospitais brasileiros experimentam um marcado processo de racionalização de suas práticas na busca de maiores eficiência e eficácia organizacional.
Carolina Chaccur Abou Jamra, Luiz Carlos de Oliveira Cecilio, Tiago Correia   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficient utilization of the limited number of emergency medicine specialists and statistics related to clinical outcomes in the emergency department [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine, 2016
Objective The supply of emergency medicine (EM) specialists has not been able to meet demand in the past decade. This study comparatively analyzed clinical findings to provide fundamental data to inform efficient utilization of a limited number of EM ...
Jae Hyun Kwon, Chang Hwan Sohn, Jae Ho Lee, Bum Jin Oh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source