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Disturbances of sodium in critically ill adult neurologic patients: A clinical review [PDF]
, 2006 Disorders of sodium and water balance are common in critically ill adult neurologic patients. Normal aspects of sodium and water regulation are reviewed. The etiology of possible causes of sodium disturbance is discussed in both the general inpatient and
Crocker, M +3 more
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Novel Method to Process Cystic Fibrosis Sputum for Determination of Oxidative State [PDF]
, 2010 Background: Induced sputum is the most commonly used method to analyze airway inflammation in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients ex vivo. Due to the complex matrix of the sample material, precise and reliable analysis of sputum constituents depends critically
Feilcke, M. +5 more
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The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess whether admission plasma lipopolysaccharide‐binding protein (LBP), procalcitonin (PCT), and lactate could improve detection of nosocomial infection in cirrhotic patients presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB).
Li Chen, Shan‐Shan Dun, Fang Xiao
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Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva, 2008 Esta revisão discute os efeitos hemodinâmicos e imunomoduladores da solução hipertônica em choque experimental e em pacientes com sepse. Comentamos sobre os mecanismos de ação da solução hipertônica, recorrendo a dados sobre choque hemorrágico e séptico.
Gilberto Friedman +2 more
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RCTs: ‘Gold Standard’ for Medical Research Targets Improved Outcomes [PDF]
, 2014 For decades, prospective randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have been the “gold standard” for medical research. These studies randomly assign patients to one of two groups: half receive the standard treatment, and half undergo the experimental approach ...
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RNA Sequencing Reveals a Role of TonEBP Transcription Factor in Regulation of Pro-inflammatory Genes in Response to Hyperosmolarity in Healthy Nucleus Pulposus Cells: A HOMEOSTATIC RESPONSE? [PDF]
, 2016 Transcription factor tonicity-responsive enhancer-binding protein (TonEBP/NFAT5) is critical for osmo-adaptation and extracellular matrix homeostasis of nucleus pulposus (NP) cells in their hypertonic tissue niche.
Johnson, Zariel I. +2 more
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Boron‐10 carriers and their applications in boron neutron capture therapy
Precision Radiation Oncology, EarlyView.Summary of different types of boron drugs. Abstract Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) has emerged as a promising therapeutic modality in cancer treatment, demonstrating the ability to selectively eliminate cancer cells through the 10B(n,α)7Li nuclear reaction with minimal side effects on normal tissues.
Dachao Tang +7 more
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The Effect of Hypertonic Saline in Treatment of Moderate Bronchiolitis in Children
مجلة الكوفة الطبية, 2021 Background: Airway oedema and mucus plugging are the predominant pathological features in infants with acute viral bronchiolitis. Nebulized hypertonic saline (HS) solution may reduce these pathological changes and decrease airway obstruction.
Alaa Nasrawi
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Journal of Rawalpindi Medical CollegeObjective: To establish the therapeutic role of nebulized hypertonic saline solution in the management of acute bronchiolitis in terms of primary and secondary outcomes.
Uzma Abid +5 more
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Hypertonic saline: Simple therapy to save life of children
Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, 2015 Hypertonic saline (HTS) is a solution containing higher molar concentrations of sodium and chloride. HTS has been in clinical use for many decades. Due to its osmotic and volume expanding properties, it is being increasingly used for management of a ...
Nadia Mohammad +3 more
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