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An Expanded Obstetric Comorbidity Scoring System for Predicting Severe Maternal Morbidity.

Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020
OBJECTIVE To develop and validate an expanded obstetric comorbidity score for predicting severe maternal morbidity that can be applied consistently across contemporary U.S. patient discharge data sets. METHODS Discharge data from birth hospitalizations
S. Leonard, Chris J. Kennedy, S. Carmichael, D. Lyell, E. Main   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Key Trends and Insights in Smart Polymeric Skin Wearable Patches

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Intelligent polymers, which respond to various physical and biological stimuli, are explored for the development of skin wearable patches in biomedical applications. Smart polymers, also known as intelligent or stimuli‐responsive polymers, play a crucial role in the development of advanced wearable patches due to their versatility and softness.
Sergio J. Peñas‐Núñez, Rajat Rai, Miryam Criado‐Gonzalez   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Comparative Analysis of Influenza Vaccination Programs [PDF]

, 2006
The threat of avian influenza and the 2004-2005 influenza vaccine supply shortage in the United States has sparked a debate about optimal vaccination strategies to reduce the burden of morbidity and mortality caused by the influenza virus.
Babak Pourbohloul, Brandriss, Bryan Grenfell, Cauchemez, Cauchemez, Dauer, Dezso, Ferguson, Fox, Frost, Glezen, Govaert, Grais, Harper, Hethcote, Jennings, Lauren Ancel Meyers, Longini, Longini, Longini, Luk, Meyers, Meyers, Meyers, Mills, Monto, Newman, Noble, Olsen, Pastor-Satorras, Patel, Paul, Pourbohloul, Reichart, Shweta Bansal, Taber, Thompson, Thompson, Woolhouse   +38 more
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The importance of patient-centered care and co-creation of care for satisfaction with care and physical and social well-being of patients with multi-morbidity in the primary care setting

BMC Health Services Research, 2019
BackgroundPatients with multi-morbidity have complex care needs that often make healthcare delivery difficult and costly to manage. Current healthcare delivery is not tailored to the needs of patients with multi-morbidity, although multi-morbidity poses ...
S. J. Kuipers, J. Cramm, A. Nieboer
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Magnetic Field‐Assisted Conductive Nerve Guidance Conduit Enabling Peripheral Nerve Regeneration with Wireless Electrical Stimulation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study introduces a conductive nerve guidance conduit integrated with wireless electrical stimulation through alternating magnetic fields, which induces currents and creates a supportive microenvironment for nerve regeneration. In vivo studies show that this approach significantly enhanced myelin restoration, gastrocnemius muscle regeneration ...
Shiheng Liu, Li‐Fang Zhu, Ming‐Wei Chang, Chao Li, Tingyu Wang, Rong Wang, Xinghao Yan, Baolin Wang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spectrum of heart failure in sub-Saharan Africa: data from a tertiary hospital-based registry in the eastern center of Burkina Faso

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Heart failure (HF) is a strong contributor to non-communicable diseases burden in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Few studies have addressed the pattern of HF in Burkina Faso.
Dakaboué Germain Mandi, Joel Bamouni, Rélwendé Aristide Yaméogo, Dangwé Temoua Naïbé, Elisé Kaboré, Yibar Kambiré, Koudougou Jonas Kologo, Georges Rosario Christian Millogo, Patrice Zabsonré   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rapid whole-genome sequencing decreases infant morbidity and cost of hospitalization

npj Genomic Medicine, 2018
Genetic disorders are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in infants. Rapid whole-genome sequencing (rWGS) can diagnose genetic disorders in time to change acute medical or surgical management (clinical utility) and improve outcomes in acutely ill
L. Farnaes, Amber Hildreth, Nathaly M. Sweeney, Michelle M. Clark, S. Chowdhury, S. Nahas, Julie A. Cakici, Wendy Benson, R. H. Kaplan, R. Kronick, M. Bainbridge, J. Friedman, J. Gold, Yan Ding, N. Veeraraghavan, D. Dimmock, S. Kingsmore   +16 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Stable, Easy‐to‐Handle, Fully Autologous Electrospun Polymer‐Peptide Skin Equivalent for Severe Burn Injuries

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A bioengineered skin equivalent composed of electrospun poly(ε‐caprolactone) (PCL) and the bioactive peptide Fmoc‐FRGD is developed for severe burn treatment. This scaffold promotes full‐thickness skin regeneration by supporting cellular adhesion and integration. In‐vitro and in‐vivo studies show enhanced mechanical stability, accelerated wound closure,
Dana Cohen‐Gerassi, Marina BenShoshan, Adi Liiani, Tomer Reuveni, Offir Loboda, Moti Harats, Josef Haik, Itzhak Binderman, Yosi Shacham‐Diamand, Amit Sitt, Ayelet Di Segni, Lihi Adler‐Abramovich   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Profile of morbidity among elderly at home health care service in Southern Saudi Arabia

Journal of Family and Community Medicine, 2013
Background: This study aimed to determine the profile of morbidity among elderly registered at home health care service in the Armed Forces Hospital of Southern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed A Al-Modeer, Noha S Hassanien, Chauky M Jabloun   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Engineering the Future of Restorative Clinical Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
What if damaged nerves could regenerate more effectively? This review unveils cutting‐edge strategies to restore nerve function, from biomaterial scaffolds and bioactive molecules to living engineered tissues. By accelerating axonal regrowth, preserving Schwann cells, and enhancing connectivity, these approaches are reshaping nerve repair—offering new ...
Justin C. Burrell, Zarina S. Ali, Eric L. Zager, Joseph M. Rosen, Mykhailo M. Tatarchuk, D. Kacy Cullen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source