Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 40 mg/day of atorvastatin in reducing the severity of sepsis in ward patients (ASEPSIS Trial) [PDF]
, 2012 Introduction: Several observational studies suggest that statins modulate the pathophysiology of sepsis and may prevent its progression. The aim of this study was to determine if the acute administration of atorvastatin reduces sepsis progression in ...
Barnett, A. H. +11 more
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The partial thromboplastin time: reply [PDF]
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2014 Bjarne Østerud +2 more
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Crotalus atrox venom preconditioning increases plasma fibrinogen and reduces perioperative hemorrhage in a rat model of surgical brain injury. [PDF]
, 2017 Perioperative bleeding is a potentially devastating complication in neurosurgical patients, and plasma fibrinogen concentration has been identified as a potential modifiable risk factor for perioperative bleeding.
Applegate, Richard +12 more
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Evaluation of coagulation disorders and iron deficiency in women with heavy menstrual bleeding
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To explore the incidence of congenital bleeding disorders (CBD), which may result in anemia, in a large cohort of women referred for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in a specialized gynecologic unit. Methods Between January 2022 and January 2024, all women referred for HMB were screened.
Lucia Rugeri +8 more
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Protease-activated receptor 1 mediates thrombin-dependent, cell-mediated renal inflammation in crescentic glomerulonephritis. [PDF]
, 2000 Protease-activated receptor (PAR)-1 is a cellular receptor for thrombin that is activated after proteolytic cleavage. The contribution of PAR-1 to inflammatory cell-mediated renal injury was assessed in murine crescentic glomerulonephritis (GN).
Bernatowicz +33 more
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Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, EarlyView.Complications were common but mostly minor following ultrasound‐guided percutaneous kidney biopsy. Older age, obesity, and smoking were independently associated with a reduced risk of complications, including hematoma. These findings highlight the overall safety of the procedure and support individualized risk assessment based on patient ...
Sehyun Jung +5 more
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Expert Perspective: Hematologic Malignancies and Vasculitis
Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Michelle L. Robinette, Hetty E. Carraway
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An infant with Kawasaki disease having gastrointestinal bleeding due to multiple gastric ulcers
Journal of General and Family Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis managed mainly through intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), aspirin, and steroids. Although gastrointestinal symptoms are common, gastrointestinal bleeding is rare. We present the case of an 11‐month‐old girl with incomplete KD who developed severe gastrointestinal bleeding due to multiple ...
Takeru Kanazawa +3 more
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Wernicke encephalopathy observed in a cancer patient receiving terminal‐stage home care
Journal of General and Family Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract We report an 80 year old man in the terminal stage of cancer receiving home care. On the 18th day after starting home care, he experienced a sudden onset of impaired consciousness, unsteadiness of gait, and ophthalmoplegia. Based on the clinical symptoms and a prolonged loss of appetite, Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) was suspected. Thiamine 100
Minoru Saiki +4 more
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JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract Mesenteric hematomas (MHs) are relatively rare and are characterized by localized bleeding in the mesenteric vascular tree presenting with abdominal pain, vomiting, abdominal distension, masses, and hypotension. We report a case of a MH which was incidentally found in a 10‐year‐old patient with a new diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (UC).
Breanna Brown +2 more
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