Physiological barriers to oral intake in survivors of critical illness: A scoping review
Abstract Oral nutrition is the predominant mode of nutrition delivery on the post–Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward; yet, it is associated with lower intake than via enteral or parenteral nutrition. There are limited data on barriers that influence oral intake in ICU survivors.
Breanna J. Teleki+4 more
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Availability and functioning of neonatal care units and neonatal mortality across five regions in Tanzania: a baseline cross-sectional study in 127 CEmONC health facilities. [PDF]
Bundala FA+9 more
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Abstract Somatostatin is a naturally occurring polypeptide hormone that exerts its effect on the gastrointestinal tract by reducing exocrine and endocrine secretion, resulting in decreased motility, gastric emptying, splanchnic blood flow, fat absorption, lymphatic flow, and gallbladder contraction.
Bailey Dunn+4 more
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Association between nitric oxide treatment and intraventricular hemorrhage among extremely preterm neonates in Switzerland, 2012-2020. [PDF]
Dahinden D+6 more
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“It's just us”: Families' experiences with temporary tube feeding
Abstract Background Children with temporary feeding tubes are discharged home with increasing frequency, yet little is known about how families adapt and manage in their home environment. Whereas the physical side effects of temporary feeding tubes are well documented, the psychosocial impact on families remains underresearched. Understanding families'
Claire Reilly+4 more
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The Modern Role of Neonatal PICCs Subspecialty. [PDF]
Van Rens M, Ostroff M, Bayoumi MAA.
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Size of Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube and Predictors of Postoperative Complications
Abstract Objective (1) To investigate weight as an alternative guide for trach tube choice. (2) Evaluate complications 3‐month posttracheostomy and associations with patient and trach tube factors. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Single academic medical center.
Soukaina Eljamri+5 more
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Expansion of the Phenotype of Lymphatic Anomalies Caused by Somatic Activating BRAF Variant
ABSTRACT Background The somatic activating variant in BRAF (p.V600E) was recently described as a novel cause of macrocystic head and neck lymphatic malformations in three individuals. Other recent studies profiling the genetic causes of more complex lymphatic anomalies identified this same pathogenic BRAF variant.
Michael D. Fox+11 more
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Centralization and transport of critically ill pediatric patients. [PDF]
Kamidani R, Okada H.
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ABSTRACT Objective Outcomes in pregnancies with rare autosomal aneuploidies (RAAs) are poorly characterized, with most studies having small sample sizes. Here, we describe outcomes and management in a large cohort of pregnancies that screened positive for an RAA (RAA+).
Devika Chawla+6 more
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