ABSTRACT Objective To compare the effectiveness of high‐efficacy treatments (HET) and low‐efficacy treatments (LET) in NMOSD patients with anti‐aquaporin‐4 antibodies (AQP4‐ab). Methods In this multi‐center study, we analyzed 183 AQP4‐ab seropositive NMOSD patients who received immunosuppressive treatments (IST).
Xiang Li+10 more
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Nonadherence of Polyurethane Implants: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Abstract Background Biointegration of polyurethane (PU) implants providing their stable position years after surgery ensures predictable results of breast augmentation and reconstruction almost eliminating implant factor as a cause of complications. However, in rare cases PU implants appear to be not connected to the surrounding tissues.
Dmitry Batiukov, Vladimir Podgaiski
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Real‐World Comparison of High‐Efficacy Versus Non‐High‐Efficacy Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis
ABSTRACT Objective The choice of the first disease modifying treatment (DMT) in multiple sclerosis (MS) is a topic of great interest, and whether high‐efficacy DMTs should be the first choice remains debated. We compared treatment outcomes (no evidence of disease activity [NEDA] and its components) between treatment‐naïve relapsing–remitting MS (RRMS ...
Sarmad Al‐Araji+9 more
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Prospective cohort versus retrospective cohort studies to estimate incidence
Sir, This is in reference to the article, “Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS): Incidence and prognostic factors influencing survival in Singapore”.[1] The authors have conducted this study to calculate the incidence of ACS by doing a retrospective review of the morbidity and mortality reports in their general surgery department database to ...
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High prevalence of bronchiectasis is linked to HTLV-1-associated inflammatory disease. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1), a retrovirus, is the causative agent of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) and adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma (ATLL).
A Gessain+37 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the long‐term impact of early intensive treatment (EIT) versus escalation (ESC) strategies using high‐efficacy disease‐modifying therapies (HE‐DMTs) on disability progression in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). Methods This observational study included 4878 RMS patients from the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Register ...
Pietro Iaffaldano+47 more
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Antibiotherapy with and without bone debridement in diabetic foot osteomyelitis: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]
Asım Ülçay+5 more
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Vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous versus alternative flaps for perineal repair after abdominoperineal excision of the rectum in the era of laparoscopic surgery [PDF]
Aims: Plastic surgical reconstruction of the perineum is often required after abdominoperineal excision of the rectum. Options for this reconstruction include a vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap, gluteal fasciocutaneous flap, and ...
Johnstone, Mark Scott
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Association of the ICH Score With Withdrawal of Life‐Sustaining Treatment Over a 10‐Year Period
ABSTRACT Objective The intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) score was developed to enhance provider communication and facilitate early severity assessment. We examined the association of the ICH score with mortality and withdrawal of life‐sustaining treatment (WLST) in a large, multicenter stroke registry, and evaluated temporal trends in these associations.
Nina Massad+15 more
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Digital Activity Markers in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the utility of smartwatch and smartphone‐based activity metrics for assessing disease severity and quality of life in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Methods In the electronic monitoring of disease activity in patients with CIDP (EMDA‐CIDP) trial, we performed a prospective ...
Lars Masanneck+15 more
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