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Risk for Clostridium difficile Infection after Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: Analysis of a Contemporary Series [PDF]

, 2015
Introduction This study seeks to evaluate the incidence and associated risk factors of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder cancer.
Bihrle, Richard, Boris, Ronald S., Cary, Clint, Foster, Richard S., Gardner, Thomas A., House, Michael G., Kaimakliotis, Hristos Z., Koch, Michael O., Liu, Nick W., Masterson, Timothy A., Mellon, Matthew J., Monn, M. Francesca, Shatagopam, Kashyap   +12 more
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No Cystometrogram Among Veterans With Spinal Cord Injury Results in Adverse Urinary System Outcomes

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background A prior study of a large cohort of veterans with supra‐sacral spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/D) showed, as seen in other cohorts, substantial variation in application of bladder care processes and, specifically in the proportion of patients undergoing cystometrography (CMG). The next step in a systematic evaluation such as this
John Lavelle, John Hornberger
wiley   +1 more source

Incidence, Associated Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Postoperative Anxiety in Elderly: A Retrospective Observational Study. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Postoperative anxiety (POA) is a frequently underrecognized complication in elderly surgical patients, with potential impacts on recovery and long‐term mental health. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of POA, identify associated risk factors, and evaluate its short‐term consequences in elderly individuals ...
Guo H, Li LH, Lv XH, Xiao F, Xie YB.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Decision‐Making Process of Healthcare Providers Regarding Catheterization Method: A Nationwide Survey Study

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The decision on which catheterization method to prescribe should be made on an individual basis, considering each patient's individual needs and circumstances. However, the current decision‐making process regarding assisted bladder drainage might not be transparent or standardized.
Coen Huibert Harry Christiaans, Felice Emanuela Espèrance van Veen, Jeroen Ronald Scheepe, Bertil Freddo Maarten Blok   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Malnutrition prevalence at hospital admission and discharge based on the two‐step Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition: A prospective observational study in Malawian adult patients

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To assess the prevalence of malnutrition at hospital admission and discharge and examine factors associated with malnutrition at discharge among adult patients. Study Design A prospective observational study was conducted at two public referral hospitals in Malawi, targeting adult patients aged 18–65 years (n = 418).
Getrude Mphwanthe, Triza Columbus, Limbikira Wasambo, Hailey Koster, Lustia Mndoliro, Felistace Mtande, Heather Burr, Lorraine Weatherspoon   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

UTI Symptomatology and Antibiotic Prescribing among US Veterans Seen in Outpatient Clinics

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Background: Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines recommend antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infections (UTIs) when there is a positive culture and signs and symptoms of infection.
Geneva Wilson, Ravyn Jackson, Sara Abdelrahim, Taissa Bej, Robin Jump, Charlesnika Evans   +5 more
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Wasting syndrome as a predictive factor for adverse health outcomes in older adults: A prospective cohort study

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Wasting syndrome (WS), also known as unintentional weight loss, is defined as a 5% reduction in body weight over a period of 6–12 months. The mortality associated with WS in older adults has not been adequately explored. The objective of this study was to investigate this relationship in hospitalized older individuals over an 18‐month period ...
Roana Carolina Bezerra dos Santos, Cláudia Porto Sabino Pinho, Eduila Maria Couto Santos, Maria Caroline da Silva Patricio, Stefany Beatriz do Nascimento, Letícia Sabino Santos, Taynara de Sousa Rego Mendes, Alcides da Silva Diniz   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prospective study to compare antibiosis versus the association of N-acetylcysteine, D-mannose and morinda citrifolia fruit extract in preventing urinary tract infections in patients submitted to urodynamic investigation [PDF]

, 2017
BACKGROUND: The abuse of antimicrobical drugs has increased the resistance of microorganisms to treatments, thus to make urinary tract infections (UTIs) more difficult to eradicate.
Al Rawashdah, S, AL SALHI, Yazan, Carbone, Antonio, Coppola, Gianpietro, Fuschi, Andrea, Leto, Antonino, Maruccia, S, Maurizi, Angela, Mele, Rita, Palleschi, Giovanni, Pastore, ANTONIO LUIGI, Velotti, Gennaro, Zanello, Pp   +12 more
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Diagnostic Value of Rapid On‐Site Evaluation Combined With Prostate Biopsy in Prostate Cancer

The Prostate, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the application value of Rapid On‐Site Evaluation (ROSE) in prostate biopsy. Methods All consecutive subjects who attended our clinic to underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)‐ultrasound fusion biopsy due to highly suspicious findings on MRI for prostate cancer (PCa) and met the inclusion criteria were enrolled ...
Hong Ma, Anzi Cao, Huiming Hou, Pengjie Wu, Ben Wan, Ming Liu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laparoscopic Assisted Fusion of the Lumbosacral Spine: A Biomechanical and Histologic Analysis of the Open Versus Laparoscopic Technique in an Animal Model [PDF]

, 1997
Study Design. An animal model for laparoscopic lumbosacral fusion. Objectives. To compare the biomechanical and histologic results of open to laparoscopic lumbosacral discectomy and fusion in an animal model. Background Data.
Cahn, Nguyen, Eck, Jason C., Lim, Tae Hong, McGrady, Linda M., Riley, Lee H., III, Toth, Jeffrey M., Yoshida, Hiryuki   +6 more
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