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Association of joint exposure to organophosphorus flame retardants and phthalate acid esters with gestational diabetes mellitus: a nested case-control study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Organic phosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) and phthalate acid esters (PAEs) are common endocrine-disrupting chemicals that cause metabolic disorders.
Qi Lang, Xianfeng Qin, Xiangyuan Yu, Shudan Wei, Jinyan Wei, Min Zhang, Chaochao Zhao, Jun Zhang, Dingyuan Zeng, Xiaoying Zhang, Bo Huang   +10 more
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Determining Parental Factors for Clinical Trial Attrition in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Despite high enrollment rates on Children's Oncology Group (COG) protocols, attrition after initial consent is challenging, introducing bias and prolonging trial completion. While adult oncology literature has identified predictors of withdrawal, little is known about caregiver decision‐making for child participation in ...
Kimberly L. Stathas, Jakob Q. Weiss, Kellee N. Parker, Cathy Lee‐Miller   +3 more
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Secretory Phospholipase A2 in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Hospitalized for Vaso‐Occlusive Pain Episodes

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) is an inflammatory mediator linked to acute chest syndrome (ACS) in sickle cell disease (SCD), a serious complication that can develop during an acute vaso‐occlusive pain episode (VOE). Plasma sPLA2 levels have been proposed as a potential biomarker for predicting ACS onset.
Rawan Korman, Maria Yasmine, Dunia Hatabah, Noor Alzraikat, Frank Harris, Lou Ann Brown, Satheesh Chonat, Nitya Bakshi, Chris A. Rees, Carlton Dampier, Claudia R. Morris   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Temporal trends in pregnancy outcomes during a health system shock

Communications Medicine
Background To better understand reported COVID-19 pandemic effects on pregnancy, we examined temporal trends in pregnancy outcomes in a diverse population from South London, United Kingdom.
Florence Tydeman, Kathryn V. Dalrymple, Alice McGreevy, Lucilla Poston, Tisha Dasgupta, Abigail Easter, Asma Khalil, Lisa Long, Hiten D. Mistry, Daghni Rajasingam, Sergio A. Silverio, Marina Soley-Bori, Yanzhong Wang, Sara L. White, The RESILIENT Study Group, The Early Life Cross Linkage in Research, Born in South London (eLIXIR-BiSL) Partnership, Peter von Dadelszen, Laura A. Magee   +17 more
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Experience With Performing Rheocarna Therapy via the Single‐Needle Method for Treatment of Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single‐needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization underwent single‐needle Rheocarna treatment.
Yasutaka Yamauchi, Rie Tanaka, Reona Kawahira, Shingo Nabeta, Kouhei Naoi, Kazuhito Kitajima, Akira Wada, Tomonari Takagi, Norihiko Ohura, Akira Miyamoto   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Idiopathic Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy and Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Comparative Phenotyping Study

Pain and Therapy
Introduction Painful idiopathic distal sensory polyneuropathy (IDSP) and fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) are cryptogenic chronic pain syndromes. The contribution of small fibre pathology (SFP) in FMS remains controversial.
Jamie Burgess, Anne Marshall, Leandros Rapteas, David Riley, Kohei Matsumoto, Cheng Boon, Alia Alchawaf, Maryam Ferdousi, Rayaz A. Malik, Andrew Marshall, Stephen Kaye, David Gosal, Bernhard Frank, Uazman Alam   +13 more
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Preterm Clinical Network (PCN) Database: a web-based systematic method of collecting data on the care of women at risk of preterm birth

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2018
Background Despite much research effort, there is a paucity of conclusive evidence in the field of preterm birth prediction and prevention. The methods of monitoring and prevention strategies offered to women at risk vary considerably around the UK and ...
Jenny Carter, Rachel M. Tribe, Jane Sandall, Andrew H. Shennan, the UK Preterm Clinical Network   +4 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mobile phone apps for clinical decision support in pregnancy: a scoping review

BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2019
Background The use of digital technology in healthcare has been found to be useful for data collection, provision of health information and communications.
Jenny Carter, Jane Sandall, Andrew H. Shennan, Rachel M. Tribe   +3 more
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