Sep 2, 2024
Loneliness is a public health concern and more than half of the residents in nursing homes experience lonliness. Risk factors are age and loss of close relatives.This study aimed to describe experiences of loneliness among older...
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BACKGROUND Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8)-associated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (DLBCL, NOS), is a rare form of lymphoid malignancy. It poses unique challenges in diagnosis in the setting of human...
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In this dual-center study, we assessed the BioHermes A1C EXP M13 system for point-of-care (POC) HbA1c testing against two NGSP-certified HPLC instruments, the Bio-Rad D100 and Tosoh G8. Analyzing 605 samples, we evaluated the...
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Interrupting transmission events is critical to tuberculosis control. Cough-generated aerosol cultures predict tuberculosis transmission better than microbiological or clinical markers. We hypothesize that highly infectious...
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The Moments that Matter® parenting program aims to promote nurturing care and healthy early childhood development (ECD) through monthly home visits and monthly community group meetings that are delivered by ECD promoters and...
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The incidence of autoimmune diseases and breast cancer is significantly higher in women compared to men. Previous observational studies have not conclusively determined the relationship between these two conditions. This study...
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The aim was to conduct a benchmark pilot study to find the best practice for consultation hours in the field of gynecological endocrinology. Suitable benchmarking participants were found in China, Germany, Greece, and...
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Current guidelines recommend 6 hours of solid food and 2 hours of clear liquid fasting for patients undergoing cardiac procedures with conscious sedation. There are no data to support this practice, and previous single centre...
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This study aimed to evaluate the surgical outcomes of composite-valve root replacement with bioprosthesis (b-CVRR) after acute type A aortic dissection (AAAD) repair.We included 41 patients who underwent b-CVRR after surgery for...
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The detection of cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) by reduction of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) during chemotherapy usually triggers the initiation of cardioprotective therapy. This study addressed...
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We investigated the efficacy and safety profile of commonly used venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis agents following hip and knee arthroplasty.A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and...
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In a recent meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, routine use of veno-arterial ECMO (VA-ECMO) did not improve outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS), while a microaxial...
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The composition and characteristics of emergency patients in the Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University during 2020-2022 were retrospectively analyzed to provide data support for the optimization of the process...
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Obesity is commonly linked to both adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) and allergic disorders, in which the roles of adipokines are not fully illuminated. This study aims to investigate the levels of leptin and adiponectin and...
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To investigate whether MRI-guided transrectal laser ablation is safe and effective for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms caused by BPH.This single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated men who underwent...
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The aim of this study was to report the clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of patients treated for IAAD with and without abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in a single academic institution in South America.A retrospective...
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The mitigation of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) growth through pharmaceutical intervention offers the potential to avert the perils associated with AAA rupture and the subsequent need for surgical intervention. Nevertheless,...
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To evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous biopsy and microwave ablation (B + MWA) in patients with pulmonary nodules (PNs) who are receiving antithrombotic therapy by rivaroxaban as bridging therapy.The study comprised...
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Respiratory distress syndrome is a complex inflammatory condition defined by the presence of acute hypoxemia and cellular infiltration with diffuse alveolar injury following a tissue injury, such as acute lung injury. The...
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Recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a dynamic process that often entails periods of drinking but has been defined primarily by abstinence. Recently, a broader interpretation of recovery was developed, including meeting...
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