Association between lactate dehydrogenase levels and all-cause mortality in ICU patients with heart failure: a retrospective analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Panxu Guo, Hongfu Ding, Xiaowan Li, Danying Xie, Ke Wang, Wanmin Su, XiaoJuan Yang, Fang Nie, Peixi Wang

“…This study aims to investigate the relationship between lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels and all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with HF. Methods Data from the MIMIC-IV database were extracted for subjects eligible for HF diagnosis. …”
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Hantavirus and Leptospira are important causes of nonspecific acute febrile syndrome, Meta, Colombia by Liliana Sánchez-Lerma, Salim Mattar, Verónica Contreras, Jorge Miranda, Vaneza Tique, Virginia Rodríguez, Derly Rodriguez, Sonia Lopez, Andrés Rojas-Gulloso

“…Introduction: Acute undifferentiated febrile illnesses are fevers lasting less than fourteen days without an evident focus of infection on the initial physical examination or with inconclusive laboratory tests. …”
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Genomic characterization of foodborne Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli isolates from Saboba district and Bolgatanga Municipality Ghana. by Gabriel Temitope Sunmonu, Frederick Adzitey, Erkison Ewomazino Odih, Boniface Awini Tibile, Rejoice Ekli, Martin Aduah, Anderson O Oaikhena, Olabisi C Akinlabi, Akebe Luther King Abia, Daniel Gyamfi Amoako, Iruka N Okeke

“…Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli are well-known bacteria commonly associated with foodborne illnesses in humans and animals. Genomic characterization of these pathogens provides valuable insights into their evolution, virulence factors and resistance determinants. …”
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Is Everyone Beating Around the Bush?: A Qualitative Study Examining the Status of Shared Decision-Making Between Veterans Affairs Providers and Surgical Patients in the ICU by M. Andrew Millis, MD, MPH, C. Ann Vitous, MA, MPH, Cara Ferguson, BS, Maedeh Marzoughi, BS, Erin Kim, BS, Sarah E. Bradley, PhD, MPH, CPH, Ashley Duby, MS, Pasithorn A. Suwanabol, MD, MS

“…However, it is unknown if this communication style is used in caring for critically ill surgical patients. Methods:. Qualitative interviews were conducted with providers who provide ICU-level care to surgical patients in Veterans Affairs hospitals. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of RNA Sequencing in COVID-19: Toward Accurate Diagnosis and Personalized Medicine by Heba M. Saad Eldien, Abdulrahman H. Almaeen, Ahmed Abo El Fath, Ahmed E. Taha, Rehab Ahmed, Hassabelrasoul Elfadil, Helal F. Hetta

“…RNA sequencing significantly improves COVID-19 management, particularly for critically ill patients, by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatment, and predicting therapeutic responses. …”
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