Investigation of possible predictive factors, clinical characteristics, and treatment in vascular Behçet's disease: real-life data from a single center by Abdulvahap Kahveci, Zeycan Kübra Cevval

“…The study presented the vascular involvement patterns of the patients along with their clinical characteristics and comorbid conditions. The drugs usage by the patients were analyzed based on the first line and current medications, duration of medical therapy, and drug retention rate. …”
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Identifying common baseline clinical features of COVID-19: a scoping review by Matilde Monteiro-Soares, Daniela Ferreira-Santos, Priscila Maranhão

“…The most common reported symptoms were fever (4%–99%), cough (4%–92%), dyspnoea/shortness of breath (1%–90%), fatigue (4%–89%), myalgia (3%–65%) and pharyngalgia (2%–61%), while regarding comorbidities, we found cardiovascular disease (1%–40%), hypertension (0%–40%) and cerebrovascular disease (1%–40%). …”
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CIRCADIAN RHYTHM AND INDICATORS OF SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION IN PATIENTS WITH PSORIASIS AND CONCOMITANT ALIMENTARY OBESITY by Ya.O. Yemchenko, K.Ye. Ishcheikin, I.P. Kaidashev

“…The recent increase in the incidence of comorbid psoriasis and obesity leads to severe, atypical, disabling, and treatment-resistant forms of dermatosis, which significantly impair the quality of life of patients, reduce the efficiency and social activity of patients, thus acquiring not only a medical but also a social significance. …”
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The Helplessness Dimension of Pain Catastrophizing Mediates the Relation between PTSD Symptoms and Pain Rehabilitation Measures by Matthew Schumann, Julia Craner, Elizabeth Kacel, Eleshia Morrison, Keith Gascho, Judy Gebhard, Wesley Gilliam

“…Background. Comorbid chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) complicate the treatment of both conditions. …”
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The Burden of Hypoxic Respiratory Failure in Preterm and Term/Near-term Infants in the United States 2011-2015 by Shivani Pandya, Onur Baser, George J. Wan, Belinda Lovelace, Jim Potenziano, An T. Pham, Xingyue Huang, Li Wang

“…**Conclusions:** The findings of more severe comorbidities, higher HRU, hospitalization charges, and mortality in preterms than in T/NTs underscore the significant clinical and economic burden of HRF/PPHN among infants. …”
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Association Between Opioid-Related Mortality and History of Surgical Procedure: A Population-Based Case-Control Study by Mhd Wasem Alsabbagh, BScPhm, PhD, Michael A. Beazely, BSP, PhD, Leona Spasik, PharmD

“…Covariates included sociodemographic characteristics, comorbidities, and the number of days of hospitalization in the previous 4 years. …”
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Unpredictable Malnutrition and Short-Term Outcomes after Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal (SASI) Bypass in Obese Patients by Ayman Kamal, Mahmoud El Azawy, Tarik A. A. Hassan

“…The data collected for the study included the resolution of comorbidities, incidence of gallstones, and one-year morbidity. …”
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Geriatric Psoriasis: Evaluation of Clinical Features, Disease Course, and Treatment Modalities of Patients from a Tertiary Care Hospital by Elif Çalışkan, Yusuf Can Edek, Nuray Keskin, Petek Üstün, Esra Adışen

“…Conclusions: The geriatric population is associated with multiple comorbidities and polypharmacy, highlighting the importance of evaluating patients' medications and comorbidities when selecting a treatment agent for psoriasis. …”
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South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association 2024 guidelines for the management of peripheral spondyloarthritis by R Benitha, A B Maharaj, K Makan, J Potts, A Lai, R Carter, M van Dam, B Hodkinson

“…Screening for and treatment of comorbidities are paramount. …”
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Impact of Preoperative and Intraoperative Factors on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients with Colorectal Cancer: A 10-Year Retrospective Study by Lucian Flavius Herlo, Ioana Golu, Alexandra Herlo, Claudia Raluca Balasa Virzob, Ionescu Alin, Stela Iurciuc, Ionut Eduard Iordache, Luana Alexandrescu, Doina Ecaterina Tofolean, Raluca Dumache

“…Data collected included demographic information, comorbidities, laboratory values, surgical details, and postoperative outcomes. …”
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Abscess Formation after Septic Arthritis in the Sternoclavicular Joint of Two Healthy Men by Jeppe Henriksen, Mariann Tang, Vibeke Hjortdal

“…Here we report two cases with formation of abscess in two middle-aged men, with no relevant comorbidities and no obvious sites of infection. The abscesses were both treated surgically with debridement followed by negative pressure wound therapy and antibiotics. …”
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Safety of Esophagogastroduodenoscopy within 30 Days of Myocardial Infarction: A Retrospective Cohort Study from a Canadian Tertiary Centre by Fahad Al-Ebrahim, Khurram J Khan, Waleed Alhazzani, Ahmed Alnemer, Abdullah Alzahrani, John Marshall, David Armstrong

“…Patients who experience gastrointestinal bleeding after myocardial infarction (MI) often have comorbidities that could place them at increased risk of complications if evaluative endoscopy were to be performed. …”
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Evaluation of Cardiovascular Risk in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients Using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Analysis by Nevena Skroza, Alessandra Mambrin, Ilaria Proietti, Veronica Balduzzi, Nicoletta Bernardini, Anna Marchesiello, Simone Michelini, Ersilia Tolino, Salvatore Volpe, Patrizia Maddalena, Antonella Ciaramella, Gianfranco Raimondi, Concetta Potenza

“…Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with elevated prevalence of comorbidities, especially metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. …”
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South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association 2024 updated guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis by G Tarr, N Govind, M Seboka, E Gardiner, B Hodkinson

“…A stepwise algorithm for DMARD therapy is provided. Screening for comorbidities and vaccination is advised. …”
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Adherence to integrated care using the ‘Atrial fibrillation Better Care' pathway in asymptomatic patients with atrial fibrillation improves clinical outcomes: A report from the pro... by Yodying Kaolawanich, Arjbordin Winijkul, Ahthit Yindeengam, Poom Sairat, Gregory Y.H. Lip, Rungroj Krittayaphong

“…This benefit was seen irrespective of sex, age, AF type, risk scores, and comorbidities.…”
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Potentially inappropriate prescribing in hospitalised children: a retrospective, cross-sectional study at a tertiary children’s hospital in China by Linan Zeng, Lingli Zhang, Dan Yu, Huiqing Wang, Liang Huang, Siyu Li, Guo Cheng, Zhi-Jun Jia

“…Logistic regression results showed that PIP was more likely to occur in male patients (OR 1.128, 95% CI 1.059 to 1.202) and younger patients (<2 years old; OR 1.974; 95% CI 1.739 to 2.241), and in those with more comorbidities (≥11 types; OR 4.181; 95% CI 3.671 to 4.761), concomitant drugs (≥11 types; OR 22.250; 95% CI 14.468 to 34.223) or longer hospital stay (≥30 days; OR 8.130; 95% CI 6.727 to 9.827).Conclusions Medications for long-term hospitalised young children with multiple comorbidities should be minimised and optimised, to avoid PIP, reduce adverse drug reactions and ensure children’s medication safety. …”
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Analysis of panel physician inquiries to U.S. TB Centers of Excellence, 2018–2022 by E. Leithead IV, S. Subramanian, K. Pimenta, N.D. Goswami, A. Patrawalla, A. Lardizabal, C. Haley, L. Chen, L. Armitige, B. Seaworth, B. Sylvester, R. Bhavaraju

“…Additionally, 50 consultations (23.2%) mentioned comorbidities, while 47 (21.9%) described adverse reactions. …”
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SGLT2i and GLP-1RA in Cardiometabolic and Renal Diseases: From Glycemic Control to Adipose Tissue Inflammation and Senescence by Luis D'Marco, Valery Morillo, José Luis Gorriz, María K. Suarez, Manuel Nava, Ángel Ortega, Heliana Parra, Nelson Villasmil, Joselyn Rojas-Quintero, Valmore Bermúdez

“…Moreover, other frequent comorbidities in long-standing diabetic patients are chronic complications such as diabetic kidney disease, whose progression can be slowed by SGLT2i and/or GLP-1RA. …”
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Who requires dental treatment under general anesthesia due to pain and severe dental anxiety? Findings from panoramic X-ray images and anamnesis by Vilde Aardal, Caroline Hol, Anne Rønneberg, Sudan Prasad Neupane, Tiril Willumsen

“…There were no statistical differences in dental variables but the abuse experience group had higher frequencies of comorbid psychiatric disorders (p = 0.01) and mixed somatic conditions (p = 0.03). …”
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Hormone replacement therapy, menopausal age and lifestyle variables are associated with better cognitive performance at follow-up but not cognition over time in older-adult women i... by Tamlyn J. Watermeyer, Tamlyn J. Watermeyer, Sarah Gregory, Sarah Gregory, Emmi Leetham, Chinedu T. Udeh-Momoh, Chinedu T. Udeh-Momoh, Chinedu T. Udeh-Momoh, Chinedu T. Udeh-Momoh, Chinedu T. Udeh-Momoh, Graciela Muniz-Terrera, Graciela Muniz-Terrera

“…The study underscores the need for longer follow-up periods, consideration of other female-specific risk factors, and more comprehensive lifestyle and health assessments to clarify the complex interplay between HRT use, reproductive history, lifestyle, comorbidities and cognitive aging in women.…”
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