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Planning for the End of Life for People with Dementia - Part 2 [PDF]

, 2011
This publication is a discussion about additional end-of-life options which may become legally available at some time in the future, i.e., assisted death (usually called euthanasia or assisted suicide).
Colleen Cartwright
core   +1 more source

Overview of Systematic Reviews on Factors Related to the Structure and Functioning of Residential Long-Term Care Facilities for Older Adults

Geriatrics
Objective: To identify factors influencing the structure and functioning of long-term residential care facilities for older adults worldwide, in order to uncover practices and support evidence-based improvements in care delivery.
Aurélio Matos Andrade, Karine Rodrigues Afonseca, Tatiana de Almeida Jube, Suelen Meira Góes, Maíra Catharina Ramos, Flavia Tavares da Silva Elias   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Comprehensive Overview of the Clinical, Electrophysiological, and Neuroimaging Features of BPAN: Insights From a New Case Series

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) comprises a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of rare neurological disorders characterized particularly by iron accumulation in the basal ganglia. To date, 15 genes have been associated with NBIA.
Seda Susgun, Ozgu Kizek, Sibel Aylin Ugur Iseri, Ibrahim Kamaci, Ayse Deniz Elmali, Pinar Iscen, Berfin Gulkaya Guzel, Gul Yalcin Cakmakli, Bulent Elibol, Berril Donmez, Raif Cakmur, Pinar Topaloglu, Turkish NBIA Study Group, Abdullah Acar, Ahmet Acarer, Arzu Karabay, Asuman Ali, Ayla Barlas, Aysegul Gunduz, Banu Ozen Barut, Baris Baslo, Bilge Kocer, Bilgehan Mus, Birsen Karaman, Burcu Gokce Cokal, Cem Ismail Kucukali, Cenk Akbostanci, Ceyhun Sayman, Cagla Turan, Dilek Ince Gunal, Ebru Bilge Dirik, Ebru Erzurumluoglu, Elif Kocasoy Orhan, Enes Demiryurek, Emrah Yucesan, Ercan Kose, Erdem Tuzun, Esen Saka Topcuoglu, Esra Okuyucu, Fatma Betul Ozdilek, Feriha Ozer, Gencer Genc, Gozde Unal, Gulay Kenangil, Gullu Tarhan, Gunes Kiziltan, Halil Onder, Hamit Genc, Hasmet Hanagasi, Hatice Yuksel, Hulya Apaydin, Koray Kirimtay, Mehmet Guney Senol, Melisa Kilic, Meltem Demirkiran, Mert Karaca, Miray Erdem, Muhammet Bilgehan Mus, Murat Gultekin, Nalan Capan, Nazan Karagoz Sakalli, Nazli Basak, Nihan Hande Akcakaya, Ozan Ezer, Ozge Uygun, Ozge Yilmaz Kuspeci, Ozgur Oztop Cakmak, Pervin Iseri, Petek Ballar Kirmizibayrak, Pinar Elkoca, Recep Alp, Remzi Yigiter, Rezzak Yilmaz, Sadika Ozdemir, Selda Keskin, Selen Ilhan Alp, Selen Soylu, Serdar Ceylaner, Serhat Ozkan, Sevda Erer Ozbek, Sevgin Gundogan, Sevil Yasufli, Sezin Alpaydin Baslo, Sibel Ertan, Sultan Cagirici, Seyma Aykac, Vuslat Yilmaz, Yaprak Secil, Yasar Kutukcu, Yeliz Ciftci, Yesim Sucullu Karadag, Yildiz Değirmenci, Zeliha Matur, Nerses Bebek, Murat Emre, Zuhal Yapici   +95 more
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Economic costs of terminal care for selected non-communicable diseases from a healthcare perspective: a review of mortality records from a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. [PDF]

BMJ Open, 2021
Olumide AO, Shmueli A, Omotade OO, Adebayo ES, Alonge TO, Ogun GO.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Nationwide Survey of Atopic Myelitis and Plexin D1‐Immunoglobulin G‐Related Pain

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To elucidate the features of plexin D1‐immunoglobulin (Ig)G‐associated neuropathic pain and its relationship to atopic myelitis (AM) in a nationwide Japanese survey. Methods A preliminary survey questionnaire was sent to 1574 selected departments (neurology and pediatrics/pediatric neurology) to explore the numbers of AM and plexin ...
Jun‐ichi Kira, Xu Zhang, Takayuki Fujii, Mikio Mitsuishi, Miho Ushijima, Sato Yoshidomi, Ayako Sakoda, Tomohiro Imamura, Satoshi Kuwabara, Noriko Isobe, Yuri Nakamura   +10 more
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Association Between Antibiotic Withdrawal and End-of-Life Comfort in Patients with Advanced Cancer and Suspected Infections: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study

Palliative Medicine Reports
Purpose: The role of palliative care in addressing end-of-life needs and enhancing the comfort of patients with life-threatening illnesses is crucial. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between antibiotic withdrawal and end-of-life discomfort ...
Marcela Erazo-Munoz, Diana Catalina Borda Restrepo, Johana Benavides-Cruz, Paloma Beltrán Pachón, Leiner Jesús Colpas Gutiérrez, Jorge Alberto Cortés Luna   +5 more
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Insights Into the Antigenic Repertoire of Unclassified Synaptic Antibodies

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective We sought to characterize the sixth most common finding in our neuroimmunological laboratory practice (tissue assay‐observed unclassified neural antibodies [UNAs]), combining protein microarray and phage immunoprecipitation sequencing (PhIP‐Seq). Methods Patient specimens (258; 133 serums; 125 CSF) meeting UNA criteria were profiled;
Michael Gilligan, John R. Mills, Paulina Vargas, Naveen K. Paramasivan, Connie E. Lesnick, Eati Basal, Surendra Dasari, James P. Fryer, Shannon R. Hinson, Joseph Laporta, Amy Espinal, Dennis Fitzgerald, Carolina Garcia, Anna E. Morenkova, Paola Pergami, Anna Shah, Andrew Knight, Reghann LaFrance Corey, Vanda A. Lennon, Anastasia Zekeridou, Sean J. Pittock, Divyanshu Dubey, Andrew McKeon   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Terminal care in oldest old dying from COVID-19 in the acute hospital : A multicenter study describing pharmacological treatment in the last 24 h. [PDF]

Z Gerontol Geriatr, 2022
Janssens WH, Van Den Noortgate NJ, Piers RD.   +2 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Persistent Leukoencephalopathy Following H1N1 Infection Associated With a Novel MYRF Variant (p.Gly735Asp)

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Mutations in myelin regulatory factor (MYRF) are linked to demyelinating disorders. We report a 38‐year‐old male who developed acute symmetric leukoencephalopathy mimicking a stroke following an influenza A virus infection. While clinical symptoms markedly improved with corticosteroids, MRI revealed persistent white matter lesions, contrasting
Jinghan Hu, Leiyun Huang, Wan Zhu, Min Peng, Qiang Gong, Jing Qian   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fibrinogen Changes Before and After Intravenous Thrombolysis as Predictors of Cerebral Injury and Clinical Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Plasma fibrinogen is essential in thrombosis and fibrinolysis, yet its dynamic changes pre‐ and post‐intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) for predicting brain injury severity and prognosis in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients remain unclear.
Wenhai Zhai, Yang Qu, Reziya Abuduxukuer, Kejia Zhang, Peng Zhang, Xin Tang, Huaimei Zhang, Lijuan Wang, Lichong Yang, Shuangxu Tan, Zhimei Yuan, Ce Han, Lili He, Yuping Zheng, Fenglan Zhao, Lijie Guo, Ligang Jiang, Jinfeng Li, Yongfei Jiang, Xuexia Zou, Dan Xu, Han Xu, Xiaojia Wang, Yingbin Qi, Xuefeng Hu, Yu Zhang, Zhen‐Ni Guo, Hang Jin, on behalf of the Biomarkers of Brain Injury Investigator Study Group   +28 more
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