Evaluation of Serum CA 125 Levels in Patients with Pelvic Pain Related to Endometriosis
The aim of the study was to investigate the clinical value of the serum CA 125 level for diagnosing and determining the severity of endometriosis and pelvic pain associated with endometriosis.
A. Maiorana +3 more
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How are the ancient cystic fibrosis patients? Cystic fibrosis diagnosed over 60 years-old
Background and aims: To specify the prevalence of patients diagnosed with CF at age of ≥60 year-old and to analyze their characteristics. Patients and methods: Observational study of CF patients which were diagnosed at age ≥60 year-old.
C. Prados +10 more
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Background Infection following lung transplantation has been the focus of clinical concerns. The colonization rate of commensal bacteria of the urogenital tract, including Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU), and herpes simplex virus type-2 ...
Manman Tian +5 more
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Cost effectiveness of ward based non-invasive ventilation for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: economic analysis of randomised controlled trial [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cost effectiveness of standard treatment with and without the addition of ward based non-invasive ventilation in patients admitted to hospital with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Elliott, M.W. +3 more
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Background To determine whether maintaining ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with a different fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) had an impact on the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs).
Meng-Qiu Zhang +8 more
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“Why can’t they be in the community?” A policy and practice analysis of transforming care for offenders with intellectual disability [PDF]
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe key policy and practice issues regarding a significant subgroup of people with intellectual disability – those with offending behaviour being treated in forensic hospitals.
Alexander, Regi +7 more
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Where do women birth during a pandemic? Changing perspectives on Safe Motherhood during the COVID-19 pandemic [PDF]
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, health systems all over the world are either stressed to their maximum capacity or anticipating becoming overwhelmed. The population is advised not to attend hospital unless strictly necessary, yet
Alonso, C., Rocca-Ihenacho, L.
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Acute Hemorrhagic Leukoencephalitis: A Case and Systematic Review of the Literature
Objectives: To present a patient with acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis (AHLE) and a systematic review of the literature analyzing diagnostic procedures, treatment, and outcomes of AHLE.Methods: PubMed and Cochrane databases were screened.
Pascale Grzonka +12 more
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Virtual planning for corrections of hemifacial microsomia
This article describes the many anomalies within and outside the head and neck of hemifacial microsomia (HFM).
Sugar Adrian +3 more
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Capnocytophaga canimorsus is zoonotic agent isolated from humans bitten by dogs or cats. Although rare, severe infection usually affects male patients over the age of 50, asplenic or immunocompromised.
Fulvio Nisi +5 more
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