Summary Introduction Pre‐operative anaemia is an established risk factor for mortality after cardiac surgery. The extent to which this risk is mediated by complications related to red blood cell transfusion remains uncertain, particularly across different age groups.
Elisabeth M. Groenewegen +23 more
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Feasibility of an AI-assisted transcranial duplex sonography protocol for early detection of intracerebral haemorrhage: the HYPER-AI-SCAN single-centre prospective study. [PDF]
Simonetti R +5 more
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Stroke burden and functional impacts in adults with sickle cell disease
Stroke was identified in 4.6% of 454 adults with sickle cell disease. Stroke occurred not only across HbSS/Sβ0 phenotypes but also HbSC/Sβ+ as well, challenging traditional assumptions. Stroke was associated with long‐term functional impairment, including cognitive deficits and higher disability scores.
Jonathan St‐Onge +12 more
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Simultaneous carotid ultrasound and transcranial Doppler to detect cholesterol crystal emboli from unstable carotid plaque to the brain. [PDF]
Shamoun F +6 more
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Neurodevelopmental screening in toddlers or preschoolers with sickle cell disease (SCD) predicts future academic deficits. Screening sensitivity for future academic deficits is highest in preschoolers with SCD. Brief neurodevelopmental screening tools can identify high risk children for early intervention. Abstract Aim To assess the predictive validity
Sarah E. Bills +5 more
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A new Valsalva blowing device in the diagnosis of right-to-left shunt using contrast-enhanced transcranial Doppler ultrasound. [PDF]
Tian L, Li J, Gao Y, Zhang L.
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Abstract Epoxy resin‐based sealers are commonly used in endodontic treatment due to their superior physicochemical properties. Therefore, it is important to utilize these materials by enhancing their properties. Nonetheless, several of their properties remain suboptimal, including the relatively prolonged setting time, the moderate yet clinically ...
Fotis Dimopoulos +5 more
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Tumour-Infiltrating Lymphocytes, Tumour Cell Density, and Response to Neoadjuvant Short-Course Radiotherapy in Rectal Cancer: A Translational Sub-Study from the MRC CR07 Clinical Trial. [PDF]
Callaghan JP +11 more
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The Impact of Periodontitis on Oral Health Outcomes in Older Adults: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Objective To systematically review the impact of periodontitis on clinical oral health outcomes and oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) in older adults (≥ 60 years). Background Global evidence shows that severe periodontitis prevalence peaks in the 60s, yet how periodontitis relates specifically to oral health outcomes in older adults
Lewis Winning +6 more
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Optimizing IABP-patient interaction in VA-ECMO via transcranial doppler. [PDF]
Yepes-Velasco AF +2 more
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