Objective Race and household income impact outcomes in patients with rheumatic conditions; however, their role in pediatric antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitis (AAV) remains poorly understood. We aimed to evaluate whether race and ethnicity and household income are associated with severe AAV disease and renal outcomes among
Roberto Alejandro Valdovinos +2 more
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The effect of competition on process and outcome quality of hospital care: An empirical analysis for the Netherlands [PDF]
The paper focuses on the relationship between competition and quality in the Dutch hospital sector. We analyse the period of 2004-2008, in which a healthcare reform took place in the Netherlands, introducing competition in the healthcare sector.
Michiel Bijlsma +3 more
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Laboratory frailty index and in-hospital mortality in ARDS: A retrospective cohort study. [PDF]
Huang J +7 more
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Predictors of in-hospital mortality among critically ill neonates admitted to a tertiary NICU in Ecuador. [PDF]
Noboa-Salgado M, González-Andrade F.
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Objective JAK inhibitors (JAKis) have shown promising effects in early‐phase studies of SSc. We aimed to assess the safety and explore effectiveness of JAKis compared to conventional immunosuppressants in SSc. Methods A longitudinal retrospective study of the EUSTAR cohort was performed.
Stefano Di Donato +27 more
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Frailty Predicts Incident Osteoporotic Fractures in Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with an increased risk of frailty and osteoporosis, but the relationship between frailty and incident osteoporotic fractures in RA is underexplored. Methods Data were from the Veterans Affairs Rheumatoid Arthritis (VARA) Registry.
Katherine D. Wysham +14 more
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The relationship between in-hospital mortality and Naples prognostic score in patients undergoing tricuspid valve surgery. [PDF]
Sevinc S +4 more
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A Compact Spin‐Coated Graphene UWB Antenna for Breast Tumor Detection
A compact, spin‐coated graphene ultra‐wideband patch antenna designed for breast tumor detection, capable of distinguishing between malignant and benign tumors. This innovative antenna can serve as an effective initial screening tool, particularly in resource‐limited settings such as rural areas, where access to advanced medical equipment like MRI and ...
Raja Rashidul Hasan +9 more
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Low admission pulse pressure and increased in-hospital mortality in patients with heart failure. [PDF]
Zhong L, Wei M, Zhou X.
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Hydrogel‐Based Airway‐on‐Tube With Perfusable Endothelial Lumen and Outward Epithelialization
A hydrogel‐based airway‐on‐tube platform featuring a perfusable endothelial lumen and outward epithelialization is presented. The system supports primary human bronchial epithelial and lung microvascular endothelial coculture under air‐liquid interface conditions.
Ali Doryab +8 more
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