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Prolonged Corrected QT Interval as an Early Electrocardiographic Marker of Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Cardiotoxicity in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Patients

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cyclophosphamide (CY) is associated with potentially fatal cardiotoxicity, yet no electrocardiographic indices have been established for early detection of CY‐induced cardiomyopathy. This study aimed to determine whether corrected QT interval (QTc) prolongation can predict early onset of CY‐related cardiac dysfunction in pediatric ...
Junpei Kawamura, Kentaro Ueno, Takuro Nishikawa, Yoshihiro Takahashi, Koji Nakae, Yasuhiro Okamoto   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Prevalence of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment in Hospitals.

Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 2018
BACKGROUND The care of elderly patients with comorbid dementia poses an increasing challenge in the acute inpatient setting, yet there remains a lack of representative studies on the prevalence and distribution of dementia in general hospitals ...
H. Bickel, I. Hendlmeier, J. Hessler, Magdalena Nora Junge, Sarah Leonhardt-Achilles, J. Weber, M. Schäufele   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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

Surveillance of nosocomial infections in a Mexican community hospital: how are we doing? Vigilancia epidemiológica de infecciones nosocomiales en un hospital comunitario de México: ¿Cómo vamos?

Salud Pública de México, 2010
OBJECTIVE. To compare the nosocomial infection (NI) rate obtained from a retrospective review of clinical charts with that from the routine nosocomial infection surveillance system in a community hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS.
Lourdes García-García, María-Eugenia Jiménez-Corona, Laura-Elizabeth Ramírez-López, Renata Báez-Saldaña, Leticia Ferreyra-Reyes, Elizabeth Ferreira-Guerrero, Bulmaro Cano-Arellano, Pablo Cruz-Hervert, Norma Araceli Téllez-Vázquez, Leonardo Verduzco-Rodríguez, Yolanda Jaramillo-Cosme, Eleazar Luna-Téllez, Samuel Ponce de León-Rosales   +12 more
doaj  

Nicorandil Induced Perianal Ulceration

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2009
Nicorandil is a cardioprotective drug which is used in the prophylaxis and long-term treatment of angina pectoris. Debilitating perianal ulcer is a rare complication of Nicorandil therapy which can cause diagnostic and management dilemmas.
J P Tiernan, W Baraza, W Chelham, J Garner, C Angel, B M Shrestha   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Health System Responsiveness: A Case Study of General Hospitals in Iran

International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 2013
BACKGROUND Considering patients' needs and expectations in the process of healthcare delivery improves the quality of services. This study aimed to investigate the responsiveness of general public and private hospitals in Mashhad, Iran. METHODS In this
H. Ebrahimipour, Ali Vafaei Najjar, A. Khanijahani, Arefeh Pourtaleb, M. Javadi, A. Rezazadeh, Marjan Vejdani, Arash Shirdel   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Developmental Disorders in Children Recently Diagnosed With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neurocognitive deficits in adult survivors of childhood cancer are well established, but less is known about developmental disorders (DD) arising shortly after cancer diagnosis. Using 2016–2019 linked Ohio cancer registry and Medicaid data, we compared DD among 324 children with cancer and 606,913 cancer‐free controls.
Jamie Shoag, Long Vu, Ritika Miryala, Jeffrey M. Albert, Molly McVoy, Siran M. Koroukian   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hernio-abdominoplasty with or without Scarpa’s Fascia Preservation for Ventral Hernia and Abdominal Wall Deformity

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2019
Background:. Scarpa’s fascia preservation plays a great role in decreasing the volume of wound drainage and reducing seroma after abdominoplasty. This study aimed to assess the role of Scarpa’s fascia preservation in patients with ventral hernias ...
Mahmoud Eltantawy, MD, Ayman Elshobaky, MD, Waleed Thabet, MD, Sameh Emile, MD, Mohammed El-Said, MD, Mohamed Taher Elshobaky, MD, Sabry Ahmed Mahmoud, MD   +6 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

Posterior component separation with transversus abdominis muscle release versus mesh-only repair in the treatment of complex ventral-wall hernia: a randomized controlled trial

BMC Surgery, 2022
Background Complex ventral hernias (VHs) represent a real challenge to both general and plastic surgeons. This study aims to compare Sublay Mesh-Only Repair to Posterior Component Separation “PCS” with Transversus Abdominis Release “TAR” in the treatment
Mohamed Rabie, Mahmoud Abdelnaby, Mosaad Morshed, Mostafa Shalaby   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source