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Effect of smoking on treatment outcome among tuberculosis patients in Malaysia; a multicenter study

BMC Public Health, 2020
Background Smoking plays a key role in the development of tuberculosis (TB) infection and is also a predictor of poor TB treatment prognosis and outcomes. The current study was conducted to determine the prevalence of smoking and to assess the effects of
Amer Hayat Khan, Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman, Mohamed Azmi Hassali, Kashif Ullah Khan, Long Chiau Ming, Omer Mateen, Malik Obaid Ullah   +6 more
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Dietary Protein Intake and Peritoneal Protein Losses in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lose protein in their waste dialysate, potentially increasing their risk for malnutrition. We wished to determine whether there was any association between losses and dietary protein intake (DPI). Methods DPI was assessed from 24‐h dietary recall using Nutrics software.
Haalah Shaaker, Andrew Davenport
wiley   +1 more source

Stroke outcome in clinical trial patients deriving from different countries [PDF]

, 2008
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Stroke incidence and outcome vary widely within and across geographical locations. We examined whether differences in index stroke severity, stroke risk factors, mortality, and stroke outcome across ...
Lyden, Patrick, Sacco, R.L., Atula, Sari, Lees, Kennedy R, Hacke, Werner, Marler, J.R., Marler, John R., Lees, K.R., Grotta, James, Sacco, Ralph L, Bath, Philip M W, Lyden, Patrick D., Sacco, Ralph, Grotta, J., Sacco, Ralph L., Lees, Kennedy R., Bath, Philip M.W., Bath, P.M.W., Ali, M., Ali, Myzoon, Lyden, P., Marler, John, Hacke, W., Grotta,, James, Marler, John R, Atula, S.   +25 more
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Twenty-five milligrams of clomiphene citrate presents positive effect on treatment of male testosterone deficiency - a prospective study

International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2012
INTRODUCTION: Male testosterone deficiency is associated with bad sexual function and quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to determine whether a daily dose of 25 mg clomiphene citrate (CC) is effective in stimulating the endogenous ...
Carlos Teodósio Da Ros, Márcio Augusto Averbeck   +1 more
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Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai, Yoshitaka Kurihara, Fumi Yamauchi, Hiromi Hosoya, Takeshi Saito   +4 more
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Uremic Toxins From 1991 to 2024

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Uremic toxins are a growing area of research in nephrology, with significant implications in the progression and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the management of end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD). This bibliometric analysis aims to evaluate the global research trends, key contributors, and the impact of publications in ...
Yuh‐Shan Ho, Karim M. Soliman, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Wannasit Wathanavasin, Ahmed Daoud, Ahmed I. Kamal, Balázs Szamosfalvi, Tibor Fülöp   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tavistock Adult Depression Study (TADS): a randomised controlled trial of psychoanalytic psychotherapy for treatment-resistant/treatment-refractory forms of depression [PDF]

, 2012
: BACKGROUND: Long-term forms of depression represent a significant mental health problem for which there is a lack of effective evidence-based treatment.
Taylor David, Felicitas Rost, McPherson, S, McPherson, Susan, Fonagy, Peter, Fonagy Peter, Carlyle, JA, Susan McPherson, Jo-anne Carlyle, Taylor, David, Rachel Thomas, Thomas, Rachel, Peter Fonagy, Taylor, D, Fonagy, P, Rost, F, David Taylor, Thomas Rachel, Thomas, R, Carlyle, J, McPherson Susan, Rost Felicitas, Rost, Felicitas, Carlyle, Jo-Anne, Carlyle Jo-anne   +24 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment of acromegaly patients at the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM): Experience Report

Clinics
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment of acromegaly patients at the Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro. METHODS: Cross-sectional and retrospective study of thirty cases treated over a period of two decades.
Maria de Fátima Borges, Beatriz Hallal Jorge Lara, Janaíne Machado Tomé, Leopoldo Prezia de Araújo, Flávio Cesar Lucas Bugiga, Júlio Cláudio Sousa, Jacqueline Mendes Fonseca Soares, Roberto Alexandre Dezena, Beatriz Pires Ferreira   +8 more
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Perceived discrimination among tuberculosis patients in an urban area of Kolkata City, India

Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2020
Context and Aims: Tuberculosis (TB) in India is a leading public health problem plagued by social determinants such as stigma and discrimination, which may affect treatment seeking, adherence, and possibly treatment outcome.
Sitikantha Banerjee, Kajari Bandyopadhyay, Pranita Taraphdar, Aparajita Dasgupta   +3 more
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