A multicenter study on the appropriateness of hospitalization in obstetric wards: application of Obstetric Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol (Obstetric AEP). Studio multicentrico sul protocollo di revisione dell’uso dell’ospedale in ostetricia: applicazione dello PRotocollo dell’Uso dell’Ospedale in Ostetricia (PRUO ostetrico) [PDF]
Objectives This study has been based on the implementation of the Obstetric Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol in 7 Italian hospitals to determine inappropriate hospital admissions and days of stay. Design A cross-sectional study.
MANNOCCI, ALICE
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Refractory Status Epilepticus Treated With Bilateral Pulvinar Deep Brain Stimulation—A Case Study
ABSTRACT New‐onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) arises without an identifiable cause or prior epilepsy history, with a 16%–27% mortality rate and significant long‐term neurological sequelae. Neuromodulation such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) targeting the anterior and centromedian thalamic nuclei has shown promise when the traditional ...
Mengxuan Tang +16 more
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A PATIENT\u27S STRESS LEVEL DURING HOSPITALIZATION AND HIS PERCEPTION OF HIS SIGNIFICANT FAMILY MEMBER\u27S ROLE IN PROVIDING SUPPORT [PDF]
A descriptive study was undertaken to investigate the relationship between a patient\u27s stress level during hospitalization and his perception of his significant family member\u27s role providing support. The following subproblems were also addressed: (
Johnson, Susan Carey Williams
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Hospital Readmission After Traumatic Brain Injury Hospitalization in Community‐Dwelling Older Adults
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the risk of hospital readmission after an index hospitalization for TBI in older adults. Methods Using data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, we used propensity score matching of individuals with an index TBI‐related hospitalization to individuals with (1) non‐TBI hospitalizations (primary analysis)
Rachel Thomas +7 more
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TikTok Videos Related to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament Have Low Educational Value
Purpose: To assess the validity and informational value of the material about the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) provided on TikTok. Methods: The terms “posterior cruciate ligament” and “PCL” were used as keywords for an extensive search of the video ...
Riccardo D’Ambrosi, M.D. +6 more
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Influence of Sacubitril/Valsartan (LCZ696) on 30-day readmission after heart failure hospitalization [PDF]
Background: Patients with heart failure (HF) are at high risk for hospital readmission in the first 30 days following HF hospitalization. Objectives: This study sought to determine if treatment with sacubitril/valsartan (LCZ696) reduces rates ...
Claggett, Brian L. +11 more
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Functional Connectivity Linked to Cognitive Recovery After Minor Stroke
ABSTRACT Objective Patients with minor stroke exhibit slowed processing speed and generalized alterations in functional connectivity involving frontoparietal cortex (FPC). The pattern of connectivity evolves over time. In this study, we examine the relationship of functional connectivity patterns to cognitive performance, to determine ...
Vrishab Commuri +7 more
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A descriptive study of twenty geriatric patients at the New England Center Hospital [PDF]
Thesis (M.S.)--Boston ...
Belkowitz, Cyma Jane
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Effectiveness and Safety of Nusinersen and Risdiplam in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Objective Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder marked by progressive muscle weakness and mobility loss. It has a profound physical, emotional and social impact on patients and caregivers, requiring comprehensive medical and supportive care.
Amin Mehrabian +9 more
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Sex differences in incidence, mortality, and survival in individuals with stroke in Scotland, 1986 to 2005 [PDF]
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> The aim of this study was to examine the effect of sex across different age groups and over time for stroke incidence, 30-day case-fatality, and mortality.</p> <p><b>Methods:</b ...
Briggs, A.H. +10 more
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