Impact of an Integrated Medical-Nursing Clinical Pathway on 30-Day Readmission and Long-Term Prognosis in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of COPD: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Real-World Data. [PDF]
Dou Y +7 more
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Rare But Risky: Clinical Impacts of Pneumothorax After Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
Postoperative pneumothorax (PPTX) is rare after thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy, occurring in up to 0.10% of cases. However, it is associated with increased risks of all‐cause mortality, adverse respiratory events, and healthcare utilization rates in up to 1 year after surgery, deeming PPTX as a potential marker of increased postoperative ...
Jessan A. Jishu +7 more
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Prediction of 30-Day All-Cause Hospital Readmissions Using Limited Structured Electronic Health Record Data: Retrospective Comparative Study. [PDF]
Ghosh R +3 more
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Reducing cost drivers in total joint arthroplasty: understanding patient readmission risk and supply cost. [PDF]
Swenson ER +3 more
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Characterizing a Department's Transition to Intracapsular Tonsillectomy: A Mixed Methods Analysis
This study evaluated a single institution's transition from total to intracapsular tonsillectomy (IT) by employing an explanatory mixed methods model. Patients undergoing IT experienced reduced rates of 30‐day emergency department visits, admissions, and secondary hemorrhage requiring return to the operating room. Five themes were identified in surgeon
Erin Ling +20 more
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Integrated Internet-Based Pharmaceutical Care and Its Association with Clinical Outcomes and Medication Adherence in Older Adults with Multimorbidity: A Prospective Observational Study. [PDF]
Zhao J +9 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To compare operative metrics, postoperative complications, and radiographic osseous union among surgeon‐specific plates (SSPs), patient‐specific plates (PSPs), and conventional un‐bent plates (CPs) in microvascular mandibular reconstruction. Methods A retrospective review was performed of 171 patients who underwent osseous mandibular
Nina Patel +8 more
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Leveraging a machine learning model to predict hospital readmission risk: integrating clinical and social determinants of health data. [PDF]
Zhang T.
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ABSTRACT Objectives Perforated appendicitis commonly results in intra‐abdominal infection requiring prolonged antibiotic therapy. Intraoperative antimicrobial adjuncts are limited, and photodynamic therapy (PDT) may provide a targeted, resistance‐independent approach.
Timothy M. Baran +7 more
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A multifactorial investigation of 90-day readmission risk in thoracolumbar burst fractures: Does surgery play a role? [PDF]
Jouppi LL +10 more
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