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Haloperidol and Ziprasidone for Treatment of Delirium in Critical Illness [PDF]
BACKGROUND: There are conflicting data on the effects of antipsychotic medications on delirium in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS: In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, we assigned patients with acute ...
Bernard, G.R.+31 more
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Examining a staging model for anorexia nervosa: empirical exploration of a four stage model of severity. [PDF]
Background: An illness staging model for anorexia nervosa (AN) has received increasing attention, but assessing the merits of this concept is dependent on empirically examining a model in clinical samples.
A Holle Von+46 more
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Objective Obesity has been reported as a risk factor for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in recent studies. However, the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and COVID-19 severity and fatality are unclear.
I. Kang, K. Kong
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Post-traumatic stress symptoms in 223 childhood cancer survivors: incidence, severity and predictive risk factors [PDF]
With modern therapies and supportive care, survival rates of childhood cancer have increased considerably. However, there are long-term psychological sequelae of these treatments that may not manifest until pediatric survivors are into adulthood.
Basso, Giuseppe+3 more
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Orthodontic treatment need in a group of 9-12-year-old Brazilian schoolchildren
The present study aimed to evaluate the need for orthodontic treatment in Brazilian schoolchildren presenting both late mixed dentition and early permanent dentition as well as to determine the possible factors associated with this necessity.
Patricia Fernanda Dias, Rogerio Gleiser
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Introduction Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disabling condition that affects the quality of life of both the patient and the caregivers. Similarly, in patients with physical medical illness, caregivers face a significant amount of stress ...
G. Gupta, S. Nagendran
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Development of the ASQoL: a quality of life instrument specific to ankylosing spondylitis [PDF]
Background: Although disease-specific health status measures are available for ankylosing spondylitis (AS), no instrument exists for assessing quality of life (QoL) in the condition.
Chamberlain, M.A.+9 more
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Introduction: There is still controversy over the value of renal angina index (RAI) in predicting acute renal failure (AKI) in children. Therefore, the present study aims to provide evidence by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis on the ...
Arash Abbasi+6 more
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Value of proteinuria in evaluating the severity of HELLP and its maternal and neonatal outcomes
Background HELLP syndrome refers to a group of clinical syndromes characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet, and the evidence on the association between proteinuria and the severity of HELLP and its maternal and neonatal ...
Yan Jiao+9 more
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Apnea-hypopnea index in sleep studies and the risk of over-simplification [PDF]
According to recent reports, sleep disorders affect 30% of the adult population and 5-10% of children. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome (OSA) has a considerable epidemiological impact and demand for consultation is growing in our community ...
Eduardo Borsini+2 more
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