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ABSTRACT Background Computed tomography (CT) scan–defined myosteatosis is a common feature in ESKD patients receiving kidney transplantation (KT) and is associated with mortality after KT. We aimed to explore the impact of myosteatosis and other CT scan based morphometric data on the occurrence of early surgical complications after KT.
Antoine Morel+14 more
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ABSTRACT Background Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is a proven treatment for obesity. Yet weight loss is accompanied by loss of muscle which may predispose to sarcopenia. The prevalence of low muscle mass in older adults after MBS remains unexplored, even though this group is more vulnerable to sarcopenia.
Gabriël Eksteen+7 more
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A neonate with refractory supraventricular tachycardia complicated by necrotizing enterocolitis. Various antiarrhythmic drugs were ineffective, and the tachycardia was controlled with intravenous nifekalant. The accessory pathway was successfully ablated at a weight of 3.0 kg without complications.
Yuka Hayashida+4 more
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Social Capital and Pediatric Tracheostomy Outcomes
This study examines the impact of social capital, measured by economic connectedness (EC), on pediatric tracheostomy outcomes in 527 patients at a tertiary pediatric hospital. The findings suggest that social capital does not primarily determine long‐term outcomes in pediatric tracheostomy patients; it may influence certain aspects of care delivery and
Alex Najjar+5 more
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Abstract Background In light of the complex and high‐risk nature of parenteral nutrition (PN), reviewing PN processing steps is essential to minimize patient harm. The main steps include ordering, verification, compounding, and administration. Electronic health records (EHRs) have become increasingly utilized and can play a critical role in enhancing ...
Andrea Kulyk+2 more
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Abstract Background The 2019 Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERACS) guidelines presented perioperative recommendations to optimize treatment for patients undergoing cardiac surgery (CS). However, the guidelines have not established postoperative nutrition recommendations.
Bianca Beaulieu+3 more
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Abstract Background The neutropenic diet has been a long‐standing approach to preventing infection in patients with hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCTs), although data on its efficacy are inconclusive and its restrictive nature might contribute to harm by reducing dietary intake in this patient population who typically experiences poor oral ...
Jenna N. Schulz+9 more
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Understanding how foods and enteral feedings influence the gut microbiome
Abstract The gut microbiome supports both gut and overall health. Diet is known to be one of the driving factors that influences the gut microbiome. The foods we eat, the dietary and nondietary components they contain, various food consumption patterns, and the ratio of nutrients consumed have been shown to impact gut microbiome composition and ...
Gail A. M. Cresci
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ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine microbial colonization in indwelling urinary catheters (UCs) and identify patient‐specific risk factors associated with this colonization. This cross‐sectional study involved 61 hospitalized intensive care unit patients with indwelling UCs.
Melike Durukan+3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Ceftriaxone is believed to increase the risk of biliary infections due to pseudolithiasis caused by ceftriaxone‐calcium precipitation, but this risk is not well understood. This study aimed to investigate whether ceftriaxone use is associated with an increased risk of biliary infections in pneumonia patients using a national ...
Jumpei Taniguchi+4 more
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