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Performance of in-hospital mortality prediction models for acute hospitalization: Hospital Standardized Mortality Ratio in Japan [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research, 2008
In-hospital mortality is an important performance measure for quality improvement, although it requires proper risk adjustment. We set out to develop in-hospital mortality prediction models for acute hospitalization using a nation-wide electronic administrative record system in Japan.Administrative records of 224,207 patients (patients discharged from ...
Motomura Noboru, Matsuda Shinya, Horiguchi Hiromasa, Hashimoto Hideki, Miyata Hiroaki, Takamoto Shinichi   +5 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Radiotherapy Delivery in Deep Inspiration for Pediatric Patients—Final Results of the Phase II Feasibility Study TEDDI

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction The TEDDI trial tested the feasibility and reproducibility of deep‐inspiration breath‐hold (DIBH) in pediatric patients referred for radiotherapy. This report presents final results, including patient‐reported outcomes (PRO) and dosimetric comparison of DIBH and free‐breathing (FB).
Daniella Elisabet Østergaard, Anni Young Lundgaard, Laura Ann Rechner, Danijela Dejanovic, Hanne Krogh Rose, Jolanta Hansen, Leila Vaalavirta, Miia Mokka, Marianne Aznar, Peder Skov Wehner, Lisa Lyngsie Hjalgrim, Maja Vestmø Maraldo   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prognostic Impact of Treatment Modalities, Including Targeted Compartmental Radio‐Immunotherapy, in a Cohort of Neuroblastoma Patients With CNS Metastases at Relapse

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Neuroblastoma (NB) with central nervous system (CNS) metastases is rare at diagnosis, but occurs more often during relapse/progression. Patients with CNS metastases face a dismal prognosis, with no standardized curative treatment available.
Vicente Santa‐Maria Lopez, Anna Felip‐Badia, Marina Caballero‐Bellon, Nazaret Sanchez‐Sierra, Alicia Castañeda, Moira Garraus, Maite Gorostegui, Margarida Simão‐Rafael, Juan Pablo Muñoz, Marta Perez‐Somarriba, Salvador Mañe, Mariana Cecilia Planells, Sara Perez‐Jaume, Jaume Mora   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of individual-level and socioeconomic factors on long-term survival after cataract surgery over a 30-year period [PDF]

, 2017
Purpose: To evaluate survival and the risk for mortality after cataract surgery in relation to individual-level and socioeconomic factors in Scotland over 3 decades. Setting: Linked healthcare data, United Kingdom.
Blundell, Charlson, Dickey, Fong CS-u, Mitchell, Fong CS-u, Mitchell, Greenberg, Levin, Quan, Smith, Tseng   +9 more
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Patient‐Level Barriers and Facilitators to Inpatient Physical Therapy in Adolescents and Young Adults With a Hematological Malignancy: A Qualitative Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Despite their increased risk for functional impairment resulting from cancer and its treatments, few adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with a hematological malignancy receive the recommended or therapeutic dose of exercise per week during inpatient hospitalizations.
Jennifer A. Kelleher, Jennifer L. Bernstein, Katia M. Crisler, Julia K. Herriott, Kimberly L. Klages, Robin E. Norris, Mariann L. Strenk, Sarah E. Bills, Meghan E. McGrady   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between hemoglobin glycation index and poor prognosis in patients with AKI: a retrospective cohort analysis of the MIMIC-IV database

Renal Failure
Background There have been no investigations on the relationship between hemoglobin glycation index (HGI) and poor prognosis in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI).Methods Patients were enrolled from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care-IV
Jing Liu, Yue Shi, Hangyu Duan, Xiujie Shi, Yu Zhang, Mingming Zhao   +5 more
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Characterizing Parental Concerns About Lasting Impacts of Treatment in Children With B‐Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background B‐acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B‐ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer, and while most children in high‐resource settings are cured, therapy carries risks for long‐term toxicities. Understanding parents’ concerns about these late effects is essential to guide anticipatory support and inform evolving therapeutic approaches ...
Kellee N. Parker, Sarah W. Alexander, Lisa M. Jacola, Kimberly A. Buff, Kyobin Hwang, Elham Hashemi, Gregory Stoddard, Lindsay A. Jibb   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reduced level of arousal and increased mortality in adult acute medical admissions: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

, 2017
Background Reduced level of arousal is commonly observed in medical admissions and may predict in-hospital mortality. Delirium and reduced level of arousal are closely related.
A Calle, A Liberati, A Nicolini, AE Jones, Alasdair M. J. MacLullich, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, Amy Todd, BJ Naughton, BO Onadeko, C Barfod, C Chih-Hsun, CF Otieno, CN Sessler, David J. Stott, DJ Meagher, DK Kiely, E Francia, E Kaya, E. Wesley Ely, European Delirium Association and American Delirium Society, F Delahaye, G Bellelli, G Bellelli, G Teasdale, HA Conte, J Witlox, Jennifer K. Burton, JH Han, K Neufeld, K Oedorf, K Rockwood, MA Aslaner, ME Mikkelsen, MR Navinan, O Kruse, P Dutta, PK Myint, Review Manager (RevMan) [Computer program], RW Duckitt, S Rathour, S Zweig, Samantha Blackley, SK Inouye, Susan D. Shenkin, SY Kim, TA Jackson, TM Merz, VC Burch, W Hasegawa, Y Sakamoto, Y Yamauchi, Z Tieges, Zoë Tieges   +52 more
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Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Risk Factors for Pediatric B‐Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study for China Net Childhood Lymphoma

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background B‐cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (B‐LBL) represents a rare variety of non‐Hodgkin lymphoma, with limited research on its biology, progression, and management. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical characteristics of 256 patients aged ≤18 years who received treatment under the China Net Childhood Lymphoma (CNCL)‐
Zhijuan Liu, Jian Wang, Ling Jin, Yanlong Duan, Fu Li, Yueping Jia, Leping Zhang, Xiaojun Yuan, Wei Liu, Ying Liu, Ansheng Liu, Mincui Zheng, Yunpeng Dai, Lian Jiang, Lirong Sun, Xiaowen Zhai, Rong Liu, Chunju Zhou, Zifen Gao, Yonghong Zhang, Xiaomei Yang   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of heat on mortality and morbidity in the Greater Metropolitan Sydney Region: A case crossover analysis [PDF]

, 2015
Background: This study examined the association between unusually high temperature and daily mortality (1997-2007) and hospital admissions (1997-2010) in the Sydney Greater Metropolitan Region (GMR) to assist in the development of targeted health ...
Abu-Rayya, Hisham, Broome, Richard, Gaskin, Clive, Hanigan, Ivan, Jalaludin, Bin, Johnston, Fay, Morgan, Geoffrey, Wilson, L.A.   +7 more
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