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Barriers to recruitment, retention and intervention delivery in a randomized trial among patients with firearm injuries

Injury Epidemiology, 2021
Background We discuss barriers to recruitment, retention, and intervention delivery in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of patients presenting with firearm injuries to a Level 1 trauma center.
Anthony S. Floyd, Vivian H. Lyons, Lauren K. Whiteside, Kevin P. Haggerty, Frederick P. Rivara, Ali Rowhani-Rahbar   +5 more
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Chest injuries associated with head injury

Nigerian Journal of Surgery, 2012
Although there have been significant advances in the management of traumatic brain injury (TBI), associated severe injuries, in particular chest injuries, remain a major challenge. This paper analyses the contribution of chest injuries to the outcome of head injuries in the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) and the Memfys Hospital for ...
Wilfred Chukwuemeka Mezue, Chika A Ndubuisi, Uwadiegwu A Erechukwu, Samuel C Ohaegbulam   +3 more
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A Correlation Between Monocyte to Lymphocyte Ratio and Long-Term Prognosis in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease After PCI

Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, 2021
Monocyte to lymphocyte ratio (MLR) has been confirmed as a novel marker of poor prognosis in patients with coronary heart disease (CAD). However, the prognosis value of MLR for patients with CAD after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) needs ...
Feng-Hua Song, Ying-Ying Zheng, Jun-Nan Tang, Wei Wang, Qian-Qian Guo, Jian-Chao Zhang, Yan Bai, Kai Wang, Meng-Die Cheng, Li-Zhu Jiang, Ru-Jie Zheng, Lei Fan, Zhi-Yu Liu, Xin-Ya Dai, Zeng-lei Zhang, Xiao-ting Yue, Jin-Ying Zhang   +16 more
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Influencing factors for tracheostomy decannulation in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness

Di-san junyi daxue xuebao, 2021
Objective To analyze the influencing factors for tracheostomy decannulation in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness. Methods Clinical data of 59 cases with prolonged disorders of consciousness and having undergone tracheotomy in Guangdong ...
HE Yanbin, ZHOU Xinjie, LIN Qianmin, CAO Caiyun, XIE Qiuyou   +4 more
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Equitable access to quality injury care; Equi-Injury project protocol for prioritizing interventions in four low- or middle-income countries: a mixed method study

BMC Health Services Research
Background Equitable access to quality care after injury is an essential step for improved health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We introduce the Equi-Injury project, in which we will use integrated frameworks to understand how to ...
Equi-Injury Group
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Impact of interventions on work-related outcomes for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries after road traffic crash: a systematic review protocol

Systematic Reviews, 2019
Background Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common non-fatal injury from road traffic crashes. Even when the injuries are mild, they can cause pain which can affect return to work rates and work ability post-crash.
Charlotte L. Brakenridge, Elise M. Gane, Esther J. Smits, Nicole E. Andrews, Venerina Johnston   +4 more
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A Quality Improvement Initiative to Standardize Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia Prophylaxis in Pediatric Patients With Solid Tumors

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric patients with extracranial solid tumors (ST) receiving chemotherapy are at an increased risk for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP). However, evidence guiding prophylaxis practices in this population is limited. A PJP‐related fatality at our institution highlighted inconsistent prescribing approaches and concerns about
Kriti Kumar, Denise M. Connolly, Ellen Kellington, Elyse Zelunka, Karla Kerrigan, Furqan Shaikh, Paul C. Nathan, Meredith S. Irwin, Sarah Cohen‐Gogo   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Depression and the relationship between sleep disturbances, nightmares, and suicidal ideation in treatment-seeking Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans

BMC Psychiatry, 2018
Background Research on the relationship between insomnia and nightmares, and suicidal ideation (SI) has produced variable findings, especially with regard to military samples.
J. Don Richardson, Lisa King, Kate St. Cyr, Philippe Shnaider, Maya L. Roth, Felicia Ketcheson, Ken Balderson, Jon D. Elhai   +7 more
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Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: An Overview of Pathophysiology, Models and Acute Injury Mechanisms

Frontiers in Neurology, 2019
Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life changing neurological condition with substantial socioeconomic implications for patients and their care-givers. Recent advances in medical management of SCI has significantly improved diagnosis, stabilization,
Arsalan Alizadeh, Scott Dyck, Soheila Karimi-Abdolrezaee   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Endocrine Tumor Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The combination of disease manifestations, the familial burden, and varying penetrance of endocrine tumor syndromes (ETSs) is unique. This review aimed to portray and summarize available data on psychosocial outcomes in patients with ETSs and explore gaps and opportunities for future research and care.
Daniël Zwerus, Floortje Strobbe, Annemarie A. Verrijn Stuart, Hanneke M. van Santen, Gerlof D. Valk, Sasja A. Schepers, Rachel S. van Leeuwaarde   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source