Hospitalization costs associated with 30-day unplanned readmissions and potentially preventable readmissions in US older patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. [PDF]
Wu J, Lu ZK, Davis-Ajami ML.
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Abstract Purpose Ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are among the most common orthopaedic diagnoses with severe short‐ and long‐term consequences for patients. The aim of the study was to analyze trends of inpatient and outpatient treatment of ACL injuries in Germany.
Dominik Szymski +8 more
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Risk Factors for 30-Day Hospital Readmission in Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review With Emphasis on Older Adults. [PDF]
Nwabor GO +6 more
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Abstract Purpose Accurate risk adjustment in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is essential for outcome prediction and quality assessment. Most existing prediction models rely solely on patient demographics and comorbidities and do not account for joint‐specific pathology.
Dirk Müller +8 more
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Rethinking Postdischarge Intervention Evaluation. [PDF]
Woo BFY.
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Postoperative Effects of Celecoxib on Opioid Use and Pain Control After Benign Oropharyngeal Surgery
This study evaluated how the addition of celecoxib to a multimodal pain regimen following tonsillectomy + adenoidectomy, or uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) + tonsillectomy affects postoperative opioid use and pain control. Patients who received celecoxib consumed significantly fewer opioids compared to the historic control group, with similar ...
Alana Platukus +9 more
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Effects of remote transitional care on stroke patients: a meta-analysis. [PDF]
Bai L, Shen Y, Gu H.
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Otologic Surgery Risk Prediction: Risk Analysis Index‐Administrative Versus Modified Frailty Index‐5
In a national cohort of 2862 patients undergoing otologic surgery, the risk analysis index‐administrative (RAI‐A) outperformed the modified frailty index‐5 (mFI‐5) in predicting key 30‐day postoperative outcomes, including mortality, complications, surgical site infection, extended length of stay, and nonhome discharge.
Akshay Warrier +4 more
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Modern Perspectives on 30-Day Hospital Readmission Reviews. [PDF]
Kurapati R +6 more
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Risk Analysis Index Versus mFI‐5 for Predicting Outcomes After Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
This retrospective database study of 2129 adults undergoing uvulopalatopharyngoplasty compared the risk analysis index (RAI) with the modified 5‐item frailty index (mFI‐5) for predicting 30‐day postoperative outcomes and found that frailty was associated with worse morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, non‐home discharge, and mortality.
Akshay Warrier +4 more
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