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Accuracy of citrulline, I-FABP and d-lactate in the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia

Scientific Reports, 2021
Early diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) remains a clinical challenge, and no biomarker has been consistently validated. We aimed to assess the accuracy of three promising circulating biomarkers for diagnosing AMI—citrulline, intestinal fatty ...
Alexandre Nuzzo, Kevin Guedj, Sonja Curac, Claude Hercend, Claude Bendavid, Nathalie Gault, Alexy Tran-Dinh, Maxime Ronot, Antonino Nicoletti, Yoram Bouhnik, Yves Castier, Olivier Corcos, Katell Peoc’h, The SURVI (Structure d’URgences Vasculaires Intestinales) Research Group (French Intestinal Stroke Center)   +13 more
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Optimizing individual benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation including a multifaceted dietary intervention – A single-arm feasibility study

Clinical Nutrition Open Science, 2023
Summary: Introduction: Few studies have examined the effectiveness of nutrition interventions in municipal COPD rehabilitation programs. The objectives of this study were to examine the feasibility of implementation in practice (primary) and the ...
A.M. Beck, L. Geisler, S.L. Mikkelsen, H.H. Rasmussen, B.G. Jørgensen, C. Bach-Dal, M. Holst   +6 more
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End of life ethical decision making. Susan's story

Clinical Nutrition Open Science, 2023
Summary: This paper describes the story of a patient at her end of life because of recurrent peritoneal carcinomatosis and malignant bowel obstruction with the aim of discussing the most significant controversies and challenges that presented for her ...
Humberto Arenas, Claudia Maria Takahashi
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Lessons learned from a randomized controlled trial on a home delivered meal service in advanced cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a pilot study

BMC Nutrition, 2021
Background Performing a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in the field of nutrition is challenging and success highly depends on understanding the factors that influence recruitment and dropout of participants.
Vera IJmker-Hemink, Nora Lize, Sandra Beijer, Natasja Raijmakers, Geert Wanten, Manon van den Berg   +5 more
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Multivisceral Transplantation for Diffuse Portomesenteric Thrombosis: Lessons Learned for Surgical Optimization

Frontiers in Surgery, 2021
Background: Multivisceral transplantation entails the en-bloc transplantation of stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver and bowel following resection of the native organs.
Emilio Canovai, Emilio Canovai, Emilio Canovai, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Nicholas Gilbo, Nicholas Gilbo, Nicholas Gilbo, Nicolas M. Duchateau, Nicolas M. Duchateau, Nicolas M. Duchateau, Gert De Hertogh, Gert De Hertogh, Martin Hiele, Martin Hiele, Ina Jochmans, Ina Jochmans, Ina Jochmans, Tim Vanuytsel, Tim Vanuytsel, Geert Maleux, Geert Maleux, Marleen Verhaegen, Marleen Verhaegen, Diethard Monbaliu, Diethard Monbaliu, Diethard Monbaliu, Jacques Pirenne, Jacques Pirenne, Jacques Pirenne   +30 more
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Droplet digital polymerase chain reaction for rapid broad‐spectrum detection of bloodstream infections

Microbial Biotechnology, 2020
Summary The droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) is a novel molecular technique that allows rapid quantification of rare target DNA sequences.
Yannick Wouters, Daisy Dalloyaux, Anke Christenhusz, Hennie M. J. Roelofs, Heiman F. Wertheim, Chantal P. Bleeker‐Rovers, René H. teMorsche, Geert J. A. Wanten   +7 more
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Body composition measures may help target fundamental nutritional nursing efforts in rehabilitating patients with acquired brain injury

Nursing Open, 2022
Aim To illuminate using body composition measurements for malnutrition measured by Bio Impedance Analysis (BIA), as opposed to body mass index (BMI), and discuss benefits and burdens for fundamental nursing care. Design A second analysis of a prospective,
Lena Aadal, Lene Odgaard, Jørgen Feldbæk Nielsen, Henrik Højgaard Rasmussen, Mette Holst   +4 more
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Management of Middle Hepatic Vein Injury during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report

The Surgery Journal, 2020
Background Cholecystectomy continues to be the first choice for the treatment of symptomatic cholelithiasis. Especially in patients with acute cholecystitis, a laparoscopic approach has become the standard treatment option.
Juan Jose Santivañez, María Elena Velásquez, Manuel Cadena, Arturo Vergara   +3 more
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Sepsis severity in chronic intestinal failure patients presenting with catheter related blood stream infection

Intestinal Failure
Introduction: The occurrence of catheter related blood stream infection (CRBSI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality for patients receiving home parenteral support (HPS) via a central venous catheter (CVC), as part of their chronic intestinal ...
Ashley Bond, Maja Kopczynska, Antje Teubner, Arun Abraham, Jaclyn Salt, Maria Barrett, Simon Lal   +6 more
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Incorporating solitary supplementary prescribing practice into an Advanced Practitioner role: The experience of a dietetic-based Advanced Practitioner in intestinal failure

Intestinal Failure
Background: A new role within an intestinal failure unit was devised, which involved training a dietitian to undertake the role of an Advanced Practitioner working within the medical team.
Maria Barrett, Antje Teubner, Ashley Bond, Simon Lal   +3 more
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