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Climate‐driven ‘species‐on‐the‐move’ provide tangible anchors to engage the public on climate change
Abstract Over recent decades, our understanding of climate change has accelerated greatly, but unfortunately, observable impacts have increased in tandem. Both mitigation and adaptation have not progressed at the level or scale warranted by our collective knowledge on climate change.
Gretta T. Pecl +25 more
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Impact of physical exercise in advanced‐stage cancer patients: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
The participation in physical exercise programs by advanced‐stage cancer patients has a positive impact on health. Providing these programs serves as adjuvant therapy, facilitating the comprehensive care of patients. Similarly, aerobic, strength or mixed training programs increase the muscle mass of patients and therefore reduce hypotonia, the main ...
Sergio Rodríguez‐Cañamero +7 more
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Aim. To investigate the relation between malnutrition and nosocomial infections (NI) in hospitalized cancer patients. Methods. This observational, cross‐sectional, noninterventional, descriptive study was conducted in a 500‐bed university hospital in Valencia (Spain).
Bianca Tabita Muresan +10 more
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Interleukin‐ (IL‐) 17 is increased in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and plays a key role in inflammatory diseases through its involvement in the activation of leukocytes. Here, we describe for the first time the effect of IL‐17 in the migration and activation of monocyte subsets in patients during ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI ...
Montserrat Guadalupe Garza-Reyes +15 more
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Background and Purpose. The thrombin‐activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor (TAFI) is an important inhibitor of fibrinolysis and plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of arterial thrombosis; genetic polymorphisms of the TAFI gene affect its activity and increase the risk of thrombosis. Moreover, studies in young patients are still scarce.
Irma Isordia-Salas +11 more
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Background. Metabolic and genetic factors induce plasminogen activator inhibitor type‐1 (PAI‐1) overexpression; higher PAI‐1 levels decrease fibrinolysis and promote atherothrombosis. Aim. To assess PAI‐1 antigen levels among subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) plus Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) before clinical manifestations of atherothrombosis ...
Elsa Aburto-Mejía +11 more
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Improving Healthcare Team Collaboration in Hospital Transfers through Cloud‐Based Mobile Systems
It is a clinical fact that better patient flow management in and between hospitals improves quality of care, resource utilization, and cost efficiency. As the number of patients in hospitals constantly grows, the need for hospital transfers is directly affected. Interhospital transfers can be required for several reasons but they are most commonly made
Andres Neyem +7 more
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Background. Inflammation has been associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and atherothrombosis. Aim. To determine differences in levels of proinflammatory and prothrombotic markers such as high sensitivity C‐reactive protein (hs‐CRP) and fibrinogen in subjects with normal glucose tolerance (NGT), prediabetes, and T2DM and ...
Irma Isordia-Salas +7 more
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ABSTRACT Population aging impacts the utilization of health services, especially in Emergency Departments (EDs). A rising share of older adults in the US report ED use, especially frequent ED use, defined as ≥ 4 visits annually. Prior works have examined frequent utilization of EDs among geriatric populations, but no study has focused on age‐based ...
Uma Kelekar +5 more
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Abstract Background Patient‐centered care (PCC) is an essential component of high‐quality health, yet patients with non–English language preferences (NELP) experience worse PCC outcomes. Additionally, there are likely unique aspects to PCC for patients with NELP in the emergency department (ED).
Rebecca J. Schwei +10 more
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