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Erratum to “The usefulness of surgical drains on short term outcomes among patients undergoing craniotomy at the Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza Tanzania” [World Neurosurgery: X(22C...
Published 2025-01-01“…Conclusion: In this single center observational study, we noted that outcomes of patients with post-craniotomy drains were largely equivalent and non-inferior to those without drains who underwent craniotomy for similar neurosurgical conditions at our institution with no statistical significance in terms of occurrence of subgaleal fluid collection, incidence of surgical site infection and length of hospital stay. …”
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The Diagnostic Value of Plasma NETs Levels and iCEB in Silent Myocardial Ischemia in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients
Published 2025-01-01“…Haifei Liu,1,2,* Junling Han,3,* Weijie Ni,2 Yuan Lu,2 Xinhui Hu,2 Jing Wang,2 Yan Zhou,2 Ze Wang,4 Jingyuan Cao,1 Hong Liu2 1Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, Jiangsu, 225300, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Nephrology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, People’s Republic of China; 3Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, Jiangsu, 225300, People’s Republic of China; 4Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Hong Liu; Jingyuan Cao, Email jstzliu@sina.com; caojingyuan1989@163.comObjective: This study evaluated the diagnostic value of plasma Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) levels and the index of cardiac electrophysiological balance (iCEB) in identifying silent myocardial ischemia (SMI) in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.Methods: This cross-sectional observational study involved patients receiving MHD treatment. …”
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Clinical impact of proteinuria on renal function and treatment outcomes in patients with radioiodine-refractory thyroid cancer treated with lenvatinib
Published 2024-04-01“…We conducted a retrospective observational study to assess renal function and prognosis in patients with radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RR-DTC) receiving lenvatinib. …”
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Analytical Accuracy of a Continuous Glucose Monitor in Adult Diabetic KetoacidosisTake-Home Points
Published 2025-03-01“…Study Design and Methods: This was a prospective observational study at a single academic medical center emergency department. …”
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Perbandingan Konsumsi Lemak Berdasarkan Tingkat Keparahan Akne Vulgaris pada Siswa SMK Negeri 1 Kota Jambi
Published 2015-09-01“…The objective of this study was to determine the comparison of fat consumption which is based on the severity of acne vulgaris.This research was<br />analytic observational study using cross sectional design, by examining dermatologic status according to Lehmann criteria and taking consumption record with FFQ (Food Frequency Questionnaire) of 138 tenth and eleventh grade student in SMKN 1 Jambi. …”
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The Forgotten Hemodynamic (PCO2 Gap) in Severe Sepsis
Published 2020-01-01“…We performed a prospective observational study and recruited 28 patients with severe sepsis and septic shock in a mixed ICU. …”
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Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation using post-transplant cyclophosphamide in patients with inborn errors of immunity: Experience in a reference center in Colomb...
Published 2024-12-01“…We conducted a retrospective and observational study of a case series of pediatric patients who underwent haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with post-transplant cyclophosphamide and follow-up with weekly chimerism. …”
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Effect of crystalline lens decentration and tilt on visual performance in eyes implanted with bifocal or extended depth of focus intraocular lenses
Published 2025-02-01“…Methods Prospective observational study. Patients undergoing phacoemulsification with bifocal (Tecnis ZMB00) or extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) (Tecnis ZXR00) IOL implantation were consecutively enrolled. …”
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Adequate Reporting Among Ventral Hernia Repair Operative Reports: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence of Details and Association With Clinical Outcomes
Published 2024-06-01“…This is a retrospective cross-sectional observational study. Operative reports describing VHR were obtained from a medical-legal database. …”
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Application of fourier transform infrared vibrational spectroscopy in identifying early biochemical changes in lipid profiles of individuals undergoing Roux-en-y gastric bypass
Published 2025-01-01“…This study investigates the application of FTIR to identify early biochemical changes, particularly in lipid profiles, in individuals undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Methods An observational study involving patients from a university hospital’s Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Program, with evaluations performed before (T0) and two months after (T1) RYGB. …”
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Prevalence of Preoperative Anxiety and Associated Factors Among Surgical Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Ethiopia
Published 2025-02-01“…Methods: In this study, all observational study designs conducted in Ethiopia were included while studies that did not report our main outcome of interest or did not meet the quality criteria by Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal techniques were excluded. …”
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Impact in Clinical Practice of the European Medicines Agency Health Alert About the Restriction of the Use of JAK Inhibitors
Published 2024-12-01“…<b>Results:</b> In this retrospective, observational study, 101 patients were analysed, predominantly women (72.3%), with a mean age of 57.6 years. …”
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Understanding secondary hypogammaglobulinemia and its implications for cancer prognosis in children: A retrospective cohort study
Published 2024-12-01“…We conducted an observational study with patients under 18 years old with a cancer diagnosis, serum immunoglobulins measurements at the time of the diagnosis, and later follow-up during treatment. …”
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Effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and return on investment of individual placement and support compared with traditional vocational rehabilitation for individuals with severe menta...
Published 2024-04-01“…Objectives To assess the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and return on investment of individual placement and support (IPS) implemented through a reimbursement strategy on a nationwide scale compared with traditional vocational rehabilitation (TVR) regarding sustainable participation in competitive employment in individuals with severe mental illness receiving sickness or disability benefits.Methods An observational study was conducted using administrative data regarding all Dutch individuals receiving sickness or disability benefits in the period 2012–2019. …”
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Sacubitril/valsartan on right ventricular-pulmonary artery coupling and albumin-bilirubin score in heart failure in Chinese patients with reduced ejection fraction
Published 2025-01-01“…Methods A retrospective observational study was conducted on 305 patients with HFrEF and RVD who were hospitalized between June 2020 and December 2021. …”
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Perbedaan Kadar Malondialdehide dan Tromboksan B2 pada Remaja dengan Dismenore dan Tanpa Dismenore
Published 2015-09-01“…The objective of this study was to determine the difference of malondialdehyde levels and thromboxane B 2 levels in dysmenorrhea and without dysmenorrhea. It was an observational study with comparative cross-sectional design. …”
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Advancing Pediatric Surgery: The Use of HoloLens 2 for 3D Anatomical Reconstructions in Preoperative Planning
Published 2024-12-01“…Our prospective observational study, conducted at IRCCS (Scientific Hospitalization and Care Institute) Sant’Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital in Bologna, engaged ten pediatric surgeons, who assessed three types of anatomical malformations (splenic cysts, pulmonary cystic adenomatoid malformations, and pyelo-ureteral junction stenosis) and planned surgeries using both traditional 2D CT scans and 3D visualizations via HoloLens 2, followed by completing a questionnaire to evaluate the utility of each of these imaging techniques in surgical planning. …”
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Effect of intermittent infusion hemodiafiltration on cerebral and hepatic oxygenation
Published 2025-01-01“…Methods This single-center prospective observational study included 25 patients undergoing dialysis therapy. …”
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Risk factors for thromboembolic and bleeding events in anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation: the prospective, multicentre observational PREvention oF thromboembolic eve...
Published 2019-03-01“…Objectives We identified factors associated with thromboembolic and bleeding events in two contemporary cohorts of anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), treated with either vitamin K antagonists (VKA) or non-VKA oral anticoagulants (NOACs).Design Prospective, multicentre observational study.Setting 461 centres in seven European countries.Participants 5310 patients receiving a VKA (PREvention oF thromboembolic events - European Registry in Atrial Fibrillation (PREFER in AF), derivation cohort) and 3156 patients receiving a NOAC (PREFER in AF Prolongation, validation cohort) for stroke prevention in AF.Outcome measures Risk factors for thromboembolic events (ischaemic stroke, systemic embolism) and major bleeding (gastrointestinal bleeding, intracerebral haemorrhage and other life-threatening bleeding).Results The mean age of patients enrolled in the PREFER in AF registry was 72±10 years, 40% were female and the mean CHA2DS2-VASc Score was 3.5±1.7. …”
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Duration of Disease and Long‐Term Outcomes in Patients With Difficult‐To‐Treat Recurrent Pericarditis: A Chronic Condition Treated With Nonsteroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Drugs, Colchi...
Published 2025-01-01“…Methods This was a multicenter, longitudinal, observational study including 370 patients (51.4% female). …”
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