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Harvey NT, Palmer DJ, Tucker P, Chakera A, Foster R, Lim W, Trevithick RW, Wood BA. Histological predictors of outcome for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in renal transplant patients: A case-control study. JAAD Int 2024; 15:51-58. [PMID: 38371661 PMCID: PMC10869928 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdin.2023.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Background Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is a significant cause of morbidity for immunosuppressed patients such as organ transplant recipients; however, histological parameters which predict the likelihood of tumor progression are typically based on general population studies in which immunosuppressed patients represent only a small fraction of cases. Objectives To determine the histological parameters which have independent prognostic value for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma arising in renal transplant recipients. Methods Case-control study incorporating a retrospective blinded histological review of 70 archived specimens of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed in renal transplant recipients, comprising 10 cases where the tumor had progressed and 60 controls. Results Progression was significantly associated with head and neck location, size, depth, poor histological grade, perineural invasion (including small caliber perineural invasion), lymphovascular invasion, and a desmoplastic growth pattern. Limitations The retrospective nature and the low number of cases compared to controls. Conclusion In immunosuppressed patients both small caliber perineural invasion and a desmoplastic growth pattern may also have prognostic significance in addition to other histological parameters already recognized in formal staging schemes.
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- Nathan T. Harvey
- Department of Anatomical Pathology, PathWest Laboratory Medicine, Perth, WA, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, PathWest Laboratory Medicine, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Renal Medicine and Transplantation, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Dermatology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Renal Medicine and Transplantation, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, PathWest Laboratory Medicine, Perth, WA, Australia
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Petrou EL, Scott LC, McKeeman CM, Ramey AM. Molecular sexing of birds using quantitative PCR (qPCR) of sex-linked genes and logistic regression models. Mol Ecol Resour 2024; 24:e13946. [PMID: 38436617 DOI: 10.1111/1755-0998.13946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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The ability to sex individuals is an important component of many behavioural and ecological investigations and provides information for demographic models used in conservation and species management. However, many birds are difficult to sex using morphological characters or traditional molecular sexing methods. In this study, we developed probabilistic models for sexing birds using quantitative PCR (qPCR) data. First, we quantified distributions of gene copy numbers at a set of six sex-linked genes, including the sex-determining gene DMRT1, for individuals across 17 species and seven orders of birds (n = 150). Using these data, we built predictive logistic models for sex identification and tested their performance with independent samples from 51 species and 13 orders (n = 209). Models using the two loci most highly correlated with sex had greater accuracy than models using the full set of sex-linked loci, across all taxonomic levels of analysis. Sex identification was highly accurate when individuals to be assigned were of species used in model building. Our analytical approach was widely applicable across diverse neognath bird lineages spanning millions of years of evolutionary divergence. Unlike previous methods, our probabilistic framework incorporates uncertainty around qPCR measurements as well as biological variation within species into decision-making rules. We anticipate that this method will be useful for sexing birds, including those of high conservation concern and/or subsistence value, that have proven difficult to sex using traditional approaches. Additionally, the general analytical framework presented in this paper may also be applicable to other organisms with sex chromosomes.
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- Eleni L Petrou
- U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
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- U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
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- U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
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- U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
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Rius-Bonet O, Roca-Obis P, Zamora-Olave C, Willaert E, Martinez-Gomis J. Diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs to detect erosive tooth wear in its early phase. J Oral Rehabil 2024; 51:861-869. [PMID: 38186266 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Agreement exists about most of the clinical features of erosive tooth wear, though no evidence supports their validity in diagnosing the condition. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the accuracy of clinical signs for diagnosing erosive tooth wear in a young adult general population. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study of dental students. In the first session, two examiners independently determined the presence of erosive tooth wear based on glazed enamel surfaces, morphological changes on non-occlusal surfaces, flattening of convex areas, or any type of concavity. In the second session, one examiner recorded the presence of clinical signs according to the Tooth Wear Evaluation System. The diagnostic accuracy of each clinical sign, both alone and combined, was assessed by calculating their sensitivity and specificity for detecting erosive tooth wear and performing multivariate logistic regression models. RESULTS Of the 147 participants (78 women and 69 men; median age, 22 years) we included, 76.2% had erosive tooth wear. The single clinical signs with greatest balance between the sensitivity and specificity were 'convex areas flatten' (63% and 71%, respectively) and 'dull surface' (47% and 89%, respectively). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that 'preservation of the enamel cuff' (odds ratio, 22) and the combination of 'smooth silky shining, silky glazed appearance, and dull surface' (odds ratio, 68) had the best predictive values. CONCLUSIONS The most accurate clinical signs for detecting early erosive tooth wear were dull surface, flattened convex areas and preservation of the enamel cuff.
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- Ona Rius-Bonet
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Oral Health and Masticatory System Group (Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute) IDIBELL, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Oral Health and Masticatory System Group (Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute) IDIBELL, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Oral Health and Masticatory System Group (Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute) IDIBELL, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Wang XX, He Y, Chu J, Xu JS. Risk factors analysis and the establishment of nomogram prediction model for PICC-related venous thrombosis in patients with lymphoma: a double-center cohort-based case-control study. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1347297. [PMID: 38559558 PMCID: PMC10979641 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1347297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Objective The objective of this study is to examine the risk factors associated with the occurrence of PICC-Related Venous Thrombosis (PICC-RVTE) in individuals diagnosed with lymphoma, as well as to develop a predictive risk nomogram model. Methods A total of 215 patients with lymphoma treated at Yunnan Provincial Tumor Hospital from January 2017 to December 2020 were retrospectively evaluated as the training cohort; 90 patients with lymphoma treated at the Department of Oncology of the First People's Hospital of Anning, Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology during the January 2021 to September 2023 were evaluated as the validation cohort. Independent influencing factors were analyzed by logistic regression, a nomogram was developed and validated, and the model was evaluated using internal and external data cohorts for validation. Results A total of 305 lymphoma patients were selected and 35 (11.48%) PICC-RVTE occurred, the median time was 13 days. The incidence within 1-2week was 65.71%. Multivariate analysis suggested that the activity amount, thrombosis history(within the last 12 months), ATIII, Total cholesterol and D-dimer levels were independently associated with PICC-RVTE, and a nomogram was constructed based on the multivariate analysis. ROC analysis indicated good discrimination in the training set (area under the curve [AUC] = 0.907, 95%CI:0.850-0.964) and the testing set (AUC = 0.896, 95%CI: 0.782-1.000) for the PICC-RVTE nomogram. The calibration curves showed good calibration abilities, and the decision curves indicated the clinical usefulness of the prediction nomograms. Conclusions Patients should be advised to undergo color Doppler ultrasound system testing within two week after the implantation of a PICC catheter to detect PICC-RVTE at an early stage. The validated nomogram can be used to predict the risk of catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) in patients with lymphoma who received at least one chemotherapy after PICC catheterization, no bleeding tendency, no recent history of anticoagulant exposure and no severe heart, lung, renal insufficiency. This model has the potential to assist clinicians in formulating individualized treatment strategies for each patient.
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- Xue-xing Wang
- Department of Oncology, Anning First People’s Hospital Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Department of Geriatric Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Kunming, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First People’s Hospital of Ziyang, Ziyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Anning First People’s Hospital Affiliated to Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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Jangid S, Chauhan P, Mehta V, Patel M, Mahyavanshi D, Das VK. Prevalence and Determinants of Low Birth Weight among the Newborns in Dadra and Nagar Haveli: A Community-based Study. Indian J Community Med 2024; 49:375-379. [PMID: 38665449 PMCID: PMC11042122 DOI: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_916_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background The world is not on track to meet the World Health Assembly (WHA) global target on Low Birth Weight (LBW). To estimate the prevalence and to identify the associated determinants of LBW among the newborns. Material and Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study among the 364 mothers registered under the all government health facilities of Dadra & Nagar Haveli (DNH) during November 2021 to January 2022. Results The prevalence of LBW was found to be 39%. On uni-variable logistic regression, live in relationship, caste, weight of mother, Body Mass Index (BMI), weight gain <5 kg in 2nd and 3rd trimester, high-risk pregnancy, complication present in previous pregnancy and preterm delivery, while on multi-variable logistic regression, weight gain <5 kg in 2nd and 3rd trimester (AOR 2, 95% CI 1.007-4.2) and having high-risk pregnancy (AOR 2, 95% CI 1.1-3.0) were found to be the significant predictors of LBW among the newborns. Conclusions We conclude from the study that the prevalence of low birth weight among the newborn was high. There is a need to address maternal and child health issues like low birth weight, malnutrition and high-risk pregnancy under the RMNCAH+N program through various effective interventions. Future research should evaluate the feasibility of collaborative activities between RMNCAH+N program and the UNICEF in India.
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- Sunil Jangid
- Department of Community Medicine, Assistant Professor, NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute, Sayli Road, Silvassa, UT of DNH and DD, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Assistant Professor, NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute, Sayli Road, Silvassa, UT of DNH and DD, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Assistant Professor, NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute, Sayli Road, Silvassa, UT of DNH and DD, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Associate Professor, NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute, Sayli Road, Silvassa, UT of DNH and DD, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Professor and Head, NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute, Sayli Road, Silvassa, UT of DNH and DD, India
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- Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Office of the DMHS, Shri Vinoba Bhave Civil Hospital, Silvassa, UT of DNH and DD, India
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Shi R, Wang J, Zeng X, Luo H, Yang X, Guo Y, Yi L, Deng H, Yang P. Effect of anatomical liver resection on early postoperative recurrence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma assessed based on a nomogram: a single-center study in China. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1365286. [PMID: 38476367 PMCID: PMC10929612 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1365286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Introduction We aimed to investigate risk factors for early postoperative recurrence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and determine the effect of surgical methods on early recurrence to facilitate predicting the risk of early postoperative recurrence in such patients and the selection of appropriate treatment methods. Methods We retrospectively analyzed clinical data concerning 428 patients with HCC who had undergone radical surgery at Mianyang Central Hospital between January 2015 and August 2022. Relevant routine preoperative auxiliary examinations and regular postoperative telephone or outpatient follow-ups were performed to identify early postoperative recurrence. Risk factors were screened, and predictive models were constructed, including patients' preoperative ancillary tests, intra- and postoperative complications, and pathology tests in relation to early recurrence. The risk of recurrence was estimated for each patient based on a prediction model, and patients were categorized into low- and high-risk recurrence groups. The effect of anatomical liver resection (AR) on early postoperative recurrence in patients with HCC in the two groups was assessed using survival analysis. Results In total, 353 study patients were included. Multifactorial logistic regression analysis findings suggested that tumor diameter (≥5/<5 cm, odds ratio [OR] 2.357, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.368-4.059; P = 0.002), alpha fetoprotein (≥400/<400 ng/L, OR 2.525, 95% CI 1.334-4.780; P = 0.004), tumor number (≥2/<2, OR 2.213, 95% CI 1.147-4.270; P = 0.018), microvascular invasion (positive/negative, OR 3.230, 95% CI 1.880-5.551; P < 0.001), vascular invasion (positive/negative, OR 4.472, 95% CI 1.395-14.332; P = 0.012), and alkaline phosphatase level (>125/≤125 U/L, OR 2.202, 95% CI 1.162-4.173; P = 0.016) were risk factors for early recurrence following radical HCC surgery. Model validation and evaluation showed that the area under the curve was 0.813. Hosmer-Lemeshow test results (X 2 = 1.225, P = 0.996 > 0.05), results from bootstrap self-replicated sampling of 1,000 samples, and decision curve analysis showed that the model also discriminated well, with potentially good clinical utility. Using this model, patients were stratified into low- and high-risk recurrence groups. One-year disease-free survival was compared between the two groups with different surgical approaches. Both groups benefited from AR in terms of prevention of early postoperative recurrence, with AR benefits being more pronounced and intraoperative bleeding less likely in the high-risk recurrence group. Discussion With appropriate surgical techniques and with tumors being realistically amenable to R0 resection, AR is a potentially useful surgical procedure for preventing early recurrence after radical surgery in patients with HCC.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, China
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Jarva E, Oikarinen A, Andersson J, Pramila-Savukoski S, Hammarén M, Mikkonen K. Healthcare professionals' digital health competence profiles and associated factors: A cross-sectional study. J Adv Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38323687 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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AIMS To identify healthcare professionals' digital health competence profiles and explore associated factors to digital health competence in healthcare settings. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. METHODS Data were collected from 817 healthcare professionals from nine organizations with an electronic questionnaire by using Digital Health Competence instrument (42 items) and Aspects Associated with Digital Health instrument (15 items) between 1st March and 31st July 2022. K-means clustering was used to describe digital health competence profiles. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to explore associated factors. RESULTS Analysis revealed three digital health competence profiles: A - high competence (n = 336), B - intermediate competence (n = 352) and C - low competence (n = 129). Between the profiles, digital health competence showed significant differences (p < .001). Recent graduation year, working in outpatient environments and leader or specialist position were associated with higher digital health competence. Organizational practices and the influence from colleagues improved competence in human-centred remote counselling, digital solutions as part of work, competence in utilizing and evaluating digital solutions and ethical competence. Support from management improved digital solutions as part of work and ethical competence. CONCLUSION Nursing and allied health professionals working in other than outpatient environments should be specifically acknowledged when digital health competence development initiatives are designed and targeted. The positive influence from colleagues could be harnessed by enhancing their involvement in digital health competence development methods such as orientation, mentoring or coaching. Additionally, managers should take a stronger role in supporting different areas of digital health competence. IMPACT This was the first study that explored healthcare professionals' digital health competence profiles and associated factors. The detection of healthcare professionals' digital health competence profiles guides the development of digital health education according to different needs in healthcare environments. REPORTING METHOD The study has adhered to STROBE guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.
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- Erika Jarva
- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Center for Research on Welfare, Health and Sports, Academy of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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Sharma V, Sharma A, Sethi A, Pathania J. Diagnostic accuracy of left ventricular outflow tract velocity time integral versus inferior vena cava collapsibility index in predicting post-induction hypotension during general anesthesia: an observational study. Acute Crit Care 2024; 39:117-126. [PMID: 38476064 PMCID: PMC11002618 DOI: 10.4266/acc.2023.00913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is being explored for dynamic measurements like inferior vena cava collapsibility index (IVC-CI) and left ventricular outflow tract velocity time integral (LVOT-VTI) to guide anesthesiologists in predicting fluid responsiveness in the preoperative period and in treating post-induction hypotension (PIH) with varying accuracy. METHODS In this prospective, observational study on included 100 adult patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia, the LVOT-VTI and IVC-CI measurements were performed in the preoperative room 15 minutes prior to surgery, and PIH was measured for 20 minutes in the post-induction period. RESULTS The incidence of PIH was 24%. The area under the curve, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and diagnostic accuracy of the two techniques at 95% confidence interval was 0.613, 30.4%, 93.3%, 58.3%, 81.4%, 73.6% for IVC-CI and 0.853, 83.3%, 80.3%, 57.1%, 93.8%, 77.4% for LVOT-VTI, respectively. In multivariate analysis, the cutoff value for IVC-CI was >51.5 and for LVOT-VTI it was ≤17.45 for predicting PIH with odd ratio [OR] of 8.491 (P=0.025) for IVCCI and OR of 17.427 (P<0.001) for LVOT. LVOT-VTI assessment was possible in all the patients, while 10% of patients were having poor window for IVC measurements. CONCLUSIONS We recommend the use of POCUS using LVOT-VTI or IVC-CI to predict PIH, to decrease the morbidity of patients undergoing surgery. Out of these, we recommend LVOT-VTI measurements as it has showed a better diagnostic accuracy (77.4%) with no failure rate.
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- Vibhuti Sharma
- Department of Anaesthesia, Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla, Shimla, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla, Shimla, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla, Shimla, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla, Shimla, India
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Yokoyama T, Tamura T, Nishida K, Ito R, Nishiwaki K. Anxiety evaluated by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale as a predictor of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a pilot study. Nagoya J Med Sci 2024; 86:72-81. [PMID: 38505720 PMCID: PMC10945218 DOI: 10.18999/nagjms.86.1.72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) remains high, and improving the accuracy of PONV prediction remains challenging. The primary aim of this study is to examine the impact of anxiety scores evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) on the PONV prediction model. We hypothesized that anxiety and depression, quantified using the HADS, could improve the accuracy of the PONV predictive model. This pilot study evaluated 100 patients. The HADS was conducted by a self-evaluation method before thoracoscopic surgery for lung tumors, and the anesthesia method was standardized. The criterion was whether the nurse in charge of the patient who complained of PONV assessed that drug administration was necessary. As the main analysis, the odds ratio of the HADS score for predicting PONV was evaluated using multivariable logistic regression models. Further, the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves of the model with the HADS score added to the variables of without-anxiety predictors and the model with the variables of without-anxiety predictors only were compared. The anxiety score was significantly higher in the PONV group than in the no PONV group (P = 0.021). For predictive accuracy, the model that included age, sex, smoking history, history of PONV, and anxiety score had a higher area under the ROC curve than did the model excluding the anxiety score (P = 0.021). In conclusion, the findings indicate that the HADS is worth investigating as a predictor of PONV.
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- Tatsuro Yokoyama
- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Ogaki, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Medicine, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Ogaki, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Dehbi A, Dehmani Y, Franco DSP, Omari H, Georgin J, Brahmi Y, Elazhari K, Messaoudi M, Aadnan I, Lamhasni T, Alrashdi AA, Abdallaoui A, Abouarnadasse S, Lamini A. A Statistical Physics Approach to Understanding the Adsorption of Methylene Blue onto Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles. Molecules 2024; 29:412. [PMID: 38257326 PMCID: PMC10818394 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29020412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The production of cobalt oxide nanoparticles and their use in the adsorption of methylene blue (MB) from solution is described in the paper. The X-ray diffraction patterns show that the synthesized cobalt oxide nanoparticles have a crystalline cubic structure. The study of the adsorption of methylene blue onto the cobalt oxide nanoparticles involved determining the contact time and initial concentration of the adsorption of MB on the adsorbent. The kinetics of adsorption were analyzed using two kinetic models (pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order), and the pseudo-second-order model was found to be the most appropriate for describing the behavior of the adsorption. This study indicates that the MLTS (monolayer with the same number of molecules per site) model is the most suitable model for describing methylene blue/cobalt oxide systems, and the parameter values help to further understand the adsorption process with the steric parameters. Indicating that methylene blue is horizontally adsorbed onto the surface of the cobalt oxide, which is bonded to two different receptor sites. Regarding the temperature effect, it was found that the adsorption capacity increased, with the experimental value ranging from 313.7 to 405.3 mg g-1, while the MLTS predicted 313.32 and 408.16 mg g-1. From the thermodynamic functions, high entropy was found around 280 mg L-1 concentration. For all concentrations and temperatures examined, the Gibbs free energy and enthalpy of adsorption were found to be negative and positive, respectively, suggesting that the system is spontaneous and endothermic. According to this study's findings, methylene blue adsorption onto cobalt oxide nanoparticles happens via the creation of a monolayer, in which the same amount of molecules are adsorbed at two distinct locations. The findings shed light on the methylene blue adsorption process onto cobalt oxide nanoparticles, which have a variety of uses, including the remediation of wastewater.
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- Ali Dehbi
- Laboratory of Chemistry/Biology Applied to the Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes 50070, Morocco; (A.D.); (H.O.); (K.E.); (A.A.); (S.A.)
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- Laboratory of Chemistry/Biology Applied to the Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes 50070, Morocco; (A.D.); (H.O.); (K.E.); (A.A.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55–66, Barranquilla 50366, Colombia;
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- Laboratory of Chemistry/Biology Applied to the Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes 50070, Morocco; (A.D.); (H.O.); (K.E.); (A.A.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55–66, Barranquilla 50366, Colombia;
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- HTMR-Lab, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Chemistry/Biology Applied to the Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes 50070, Morocco; (A.D.); (H.O.); (K.E.); (A.A.); (S.A.)
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- Laboratory of Materials, Membranes and Nanotechnology, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes 50070, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Chemistry/Biology Applied to the Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes 50070, Morocco; (A.D.); (H.O.); (K.E.); (A.A.); (S.A.)
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- Institut National des Sciences de l’Archéologie et du Patrimoine (INSAP), BP 6828, Madinat al Irfane, Avenue Allal El-Fassi, Angle rues 5 et 7, Rabat 10000, Morocco;
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- Chemistry Department, Al-Qunfudah University College, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca 24382, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Chemistry/Biology Applied to the Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes 50070, Morocco; (A.D.); (H.O.); (K.E.); (A.A.); (S.A.)
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- Laboratory of Chemistry/Biology Applied to the Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes 50070, Morocco; (A.D.); (H.O.); (K.E.); (A.A.); (S.A.)
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- Laboratory of Chemistry/Biology Applied to the Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes 50070, Morocco; (A.D.); (H.O.); (K.E.); (A.A.); (S.A.)
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Yu H, Sun Y, Ren J, Qin M, Su H, Zhou Y, Hou D, Zhang W. Factors related to suicidal ideation of schizophrenia patients in China: a study based on decision tree and logistic regression model. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2024:1-15. [PMID: 38166506 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2023.2301225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with suicidal ideation in schizophrenia patients in China using decision tree and logistic regression models. From October 2020 to March 2022, patients with schizophrenia were chosen from Chifeng Anding Hospital and Daqing Third Hospital in Heilongjiang Province. A total of 300 patients with schizophrenia who met the inclusion criteria were investigated by questionnaire. The questionnaire covered general data, suicidal ideation, childhood trauma, social support, depressive symptoms and psychological resilience. Logistic regression analysis revealed that childhood trauma and depressive symptoms were risk factors for suicidal ideation in schizophrenia (OR = 2.330, 95%CI: 1.177 ~ 4.614; OR = 10.619, 95%CI: 5.199 ~ 21.688), while psychological resilience was a protective factor for suicidal ideation in schizophrenia (OR = 0.173, 95%CI: 0.073 ~ 0.409). The results of the decision tree model analysis demonstrated that depressive symptoms, psychological resilience and childhood trauma were influential factors for suicidal ideation in patients with schizophrenia (p < 0.05). The area under the ROC for the logistic regression model and the decision tree model were 0.868 (95% CI: 0.821 ~ 0.916) and 0.863 (95% CI: 0.814 ~ 0.912) respectively, indicating excellent accuracy of the models. Meanwhile, the logistic regression model had a sensitivity of 0.834 and a specificity of 0.743 when the Youden index was at its maximum. The decision tree model had a sensitivity of 0.768 and a specificity of 0.8. Decision trees in combination with logistic regression models are of high value in the study of factors influencing suicidal ideation in schizophrenia patients.
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- Hong Yu
- Department of Nursing, Harbin Medical University Daqing Campus, Daqing, China
- The Third People's Hospital of Daqing, Daqing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Harbin Medical University Daqing Campus, Daqing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Harbin Medical University Daqing Campus, Daqing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Harbin Medical University Daqing Campus, Daqing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Harbin Medical University Daqing Campus, Daqing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Harbin Medical University Daqing Campus, Daqing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Harbin Medical University Daqing Campus, Daqing, China
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- The second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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McCloskey K, Henao D, Gregory C, Corsig L, Plummer D. Breastfeeding Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Race/Ethnicity, Age, Education, and Insurance Payor. J Hum Lact 2023; 39:615-624. [PMID: 37515445 DOI: 10.1177/08903344231187907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are well-documented disparities in rates of continued breastfeeding. Existing research regarding breastfeeding during COVID-19 has raised concerns that the pandemic may have exacerbated these disparities. RESEARCH AIMS The aim of this research was first to quantify disparities in any breastfeeding associated with the maternal factors of race/ethnicity, age, insurance payor, and zip code rates of education in North Carolina. Second, we aimed to investigate any changes in these disparities before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD This was an observational study, with a retrospective, longitudinal design. Participants included infants who were born in one of eight medical centers across North Carolina from either September 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019 (pre-COVID: n = 1,104) or from April 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020, (during COVID: n = 1,157), and whose caregivers reported whether they were breastfeeding at either a 3-month or 6-month postnatal follow-up (N = 2,261). Mixed effects logistic models, including random effects of zip code, assessed predictors associated with probability of breastfeeding cessation at 3- and 6-month child well-check. RESULTS Overall, younger maternal age, being non-Hispanic Black, not having commercial insurance, and residing in a zip code with lower rates of higher education, were all independently associated with earlier breastfeeding cessation across both cohorts. Disparities did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSION We did not find support for the hypothesis that the COVID-19 pandemic might have exacerbated breastfeeding disparities. Nevertheless, there is a continued need to eliminate existing disparities.
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- Kiran McCloskey
- Office of Health Equity, Novant Health, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Office of Health Equity, Novant Health, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Office of Health Equity, Novant Health, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department for Lactation Services, Novant Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Women and Children's Institute, Novant Health, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Cho MY, Lee SG, Kim JE, Lee YS, Chang HS, Roh MR. Analysis of Risk Factors to Predict Occurrence and Prognosis of Postsurgical Hypertrophic Scar Development: A Review of 4238 Cases. Yonsei Med J 2023; 64:687-691. [PMID: 37880850 PMCID: PMC10613765 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2023.0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with the occurrence and prognosis of hypertrophic scarring following thyroidectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 4238 patients who underwent thyroidectomy were included in this study. A multivariable logistic regression model was developed to identify the risk factors for hypertrophic scar development and its prognosis. RESULTS Our analysis revealed that hypertrophic scar development was associated with younger age [odds ratio (OR)=0.949, p<0.0001], male sex (OR=0.562, p<0.0001), higher body mass index (OR=1.137, p<0.0001), prominent sternocleidomastoid muscles (OR=2.522, p<0.0001), scarring located within 1 cm of the sternal notch (OR=4.345, p<0.0001), and a history of keloid development (OR=2.789, p=0.0031). Additionally, scar location within 1 cm of the sternal notch (beta=4.326, p=0.0429) and a history of keloid development (beta=23.082, p<0.0001) were found to be associated with the prognosis of hypertrophic scarring. CONCLUSION The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the risk factors associated with hypertrophic scarring following thyroidectomy. Clinicians can use this information to predict the occurrence of hypertrophic scarring and its prognosis, and take preventative measures accordingly.
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- Mi Yeon Cho
- Department of Dermatology, Yongin Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Vasan V, Dullea JT, Devarajan A, Vasa D, Ali M, Nichols N, Henson P, Porras C, Lopez C, Luna D, Liou L, Iloreta AM, Govindaraj S, Bederson J, Shrivastava RK. Predictors of Prolonged Length of Stay After Pituitary Adenoma Resection: A Large Cohort Analysis Using the National Inpatient Sample (2016-2019). Am J Rhinol Allergy 2023; 37:758-765. [PMID: 37550993 DOI: 10.1177/19458924231193527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In this nationwide retrospective study, the authors aimed to identify demographic, clinical, and baseline health risk factors predictive of a prolonged length of stay (PLOS) for patients with pituitary adenomas (PAs). METHODS The National Inpatient Sample dataset from 2016 to 2019 was utilized to identify all included hospitalizations for PA resection as identified by the appropriate diagnosis-related group code. Comorbidities were classified based on the Charlson Comorbidity Index mapping of ICD-10 codes, and PLOS was identified as any stay longer than 3 days. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models, accounting for the sample design, were built to determine factors associated with PLOS and emergent surgery. RESULTS Overall, 30 945 patients were included in this study with 10 535 patients having PLOS. Female patients experienced an increased odds of PLOS (odds ratio [OR]: 1.29; P < .001). Black patients (OR: 1.49; P < .001) and Hispanic patients (OR: 1.30; P = .003) had 1.49 times and 1.30 times the odds of PLOS compared to White patients, respectively. Compared to patients insured by Medicare, patients insured by Medicaid had an increased odds of PLOS (OR: 1.36; P = .007) as well as emergent surgery (OR: 5.40; P < .001). When stratified by emergent surgeries, Black patients (OR: 1.89; P < .001), Hispanic patients, (OR: 2.14; P < .001), and patients on Medicaid insurance (OR: 1.71; P < .001) were at an increased risk of emergent procedures. However, female sex (OR: 0.65; P < .001), upper third quartile (OR: 0.73; P = .017), and fourth quartile (OR: 0.69; P = .014) of patients categorized by zip code income were at decreased odds of an emergent procedure. CONCLUSIONS Black and Hispanic patients, patients with Medicaid insurance, and patients of low socioeconomic status patients are at significantly higher risk of emergent PA resection and PLOS. Efforts to prevent emergent surgeries and shorten hospitalization after pituitary surgery may need to primarily focus on patient groups with select sociodemographic characteristics.
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- Vikram Vasan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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Kintz E, Brainard J, Vanderes M, Vivancos R, Byrne L, Butt S, Jenkins C, Elson R, Lake I, Hunter P. Animal and environmental risk factors for sporadic Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infection in England: a case control study for O157, O26 and other STEC serotypes. Pathog Glob Health 2023; 117:655-663. [PMID: 37016510 PMCID: PMC10498794 DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2023.2197672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2023] Open
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Most Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections are sporadic. Routine enhanced surveillance questionnaires of confirmed STEC cases in England contained promising data to conduct a case-control study to identify non-food exposures linked to the risk of becoming infected with different STEC serotypes, including O157, O26 and all others; this study pulled eligible cases from the recorded enhanced surveillance data. Controls were recruited from the general population and answered a comparable postal questionnaire. Logistic regression was performed to identify risk factors associated with STEC infection for O157, O26 and other serotype cases. In adjusted models, travel outside of the U.K. and childcare occupations raised the risk of infection for all serotypes. Day trips within the UK, exposure to dogs and contact with soil were linked to lower infection risk. Resident region within England was often linked to decreased risk. Summer season was linked to O157 and O26, but not other STEC. Swimming in the sea was linked to increased risk of infection by O157, but not other types of STEC. Correlations between exposures and infection were similar when the analysis was repeated excluding participants with a history of foreign travel. As the first case-control study in England to include sporadic non-O157 STEC, the varying risk factors between O157 and non-O157 cases suggest there are potentially unique reservoirs for different serotypes.
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- Erica Kintz
- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Gastrointestinal Infections, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emergency Preparedness, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Gastrointestinal Infections, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Field Epidemiology Services, UK Health Security Agency, Liverpool, UK
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Gastrointestinal Pathogens Unit, UK Health Security Agency, London, UK
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- Gastrointestinal Pathogens Unit, UK Health Security Agency, London, UK
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- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Gastrointestinal Infections, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Gastrointestinal Pathogens Unit, UK Health Security Agency, London, UK
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- Gastrointestinal Pathogens Unit, UK Health Security Agency, London, UK
- School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emergency Preparedness, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Gastrointestinal Infections, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emergency Preparedness, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Phuangmali K, Sukprakun C. Agreement between Thai Cardiovascular Risk Scores and Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: Exploring Associations and Clinical Implications. Indian J Nucl Med 2023; 38:350-353. [PMID: 38390529 PMCID: PMC10880838 DOI: 10.4103/ijnm.ijnm_61_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to assess the agreement between the Thai cardiovascular (CV) risk score or pretest probability (PTP), and myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), and to explore the association between abnormal MPI results and higher Thai CV risk scores or PTP risk. Materials and Methods The study was conducted between March 2017 and December 2021, and included 128 patients. Myocardial perfusion gated single photon emission computed tomography imaging was performed on all patients, and agreement between the Thai CV risk score, PTP, and MPI was measured using weighted Cohen's kappa statistic. Logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios (OR) and explore the association. Results Fair agreement was observed between MPI and the Thai CV risk score (κ =0.269, P = 0.010), including patients with clinical chest pain (κ =0.367, P < 0.001). Subgroup analysis of patients with intermediate PTP revealed moderate agreement between MPI and the Thai CV risk score (κ =0.428, P = 0.002). Patients with intermediate (OR = 3.25, P = 0.010) or high (OR = 4.78, P = 0.001) Thai CV risk scores had significantly higher odds of having intermediate or high MPI results compared to those with low Thai CV risk scores. Conclusion This study highlights the agreement between MPI and the Thai CV risk score and PTP. Higher Thai CV risk scores are associated with increased odds of abnormal MPI results. These findings provide valuable insights for clinical decision-making and patient management.
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- Kitwiwat Phuangmali
- Department of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Yaita S, Tago M, Katsuki NE, Nakatani E, Oda Y, Yamashita S, Tokushima M, Tokushima Y, Aihara H, Fujiwara M, Yamashita SI. A Simple and Accurate Model for Predicting Fall Injuries in Hospitalized Patients: Insights from a Retrospective Observational Study in Japan. Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e941252. [PMID: 37574766 PMCID: PMC10436749 DOI: 10.12659/msm.941252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND While several predictive models for falls have been reported such as we reported in 2020, those for fall "injury" have been unreported. This study was designed to develop a model to predict fall injuries in adult inpatients using simple predictors available immediately after hospitalization. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a single-center, retrospective cohort study. We enrolled inpatients aged ≥20 years admitted to an acute care hospital from April 2012 to March 2018. The variables routinely obtained in clinical practice were compared between the patients with fall injury and the patients without fall itself or fall injury. Multivariable analysis was performed using covariables available on admission. A predictive model was constructed using only variables showing significant association in prior multivariable analysis. RESULTS During hospitalization of 17 062 patients, 646 (3.8%) had falls and 113 (0.7%) had fall injuries. Multivariable analysis showed 6 variables that were significantly associated with fall injuries during hospitalization: age (P=0.001), sex (P=0.001), emergency transport (P<0.001), medical referral letter (P=0.041), history of falls (P=0.012), and abnormal bedriddenness ranks (all P≤0.001). The area under the curve of this predictive model was 0.794 and the shrinkage coefficient was 0.955 using the same data set given above. CONCLUSIONS We developed a predictive model for fall injuries during hospitalization using 6 predictors, including bedriddenness ranks from official Activities of Daily Living indicators in Japan, which were all easily available on admission. The model showed good discrimination by internal validation and promises to be a useful tool to assess the risk of fall injuries.
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- Shizuka Yaita
- Department of General Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Graduate School of Public Health, Shizuoka Graduate University of Public Health, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Yuai-Kai Foundation and Oda Hospital, Kashima, Saga, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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You Y, Hu H, Cao C, Han Y, Tang J, Zhao W. Association between the triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: a second analysis based on data from a prospective cohort study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1153072. [PMID: 37576966 PMCID: PMC10415043 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1153072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Background Although there is strong evidence linking triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio to insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus, its clinical importance in pregnant women has not been well determined. This study sought to determine the connection between the TG/HDL-C ratio in the first trimester and the eventual onset of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods We performed a secondary analysis of open-access data from a prospective cohort study. This present study included 590 singleton pregnant women at 10-14 weeks who visited the outpatient clinics for prenatal checks and were recorded at Incheon Seoul Women's Hospital and Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center in Korea. A binary logistic regression model, a series of sensitivity analyses, and subgroup analysis were used to examine the relationship between TG/HDL-C ratio and incident GDM. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was also conducted to assess the ability of the TG/HDL-C ratio to predict GDM. Results The mean age of the included individuals was 32.06 ± 3.80 years old. The mean TG/HDL-C ratio was 1.96 ± 1.09. The incidence rate of GDM was 6.27%. After adjustment for potentially confounding variables, TG/HDL-C ratio was positively associated with incident GDM (OR=1.77, 95%CI: 1.32-2.38, P=0.0001). Sensitivity analyses and subgroup analysis demonstrated the validity of the relationship between the TG/HDL-C ratio and GDM. The TG/HDL-C ratio was a good predictor of GDM, with an area under the ROC curve of 0.7863 (95% CI: 0.7090-0.8637). The optimal TG/HDL-C ratio cut-off value for detecting GDM was 2.2684, with a sensitivity of 72.97% and specificity of 75.05%. Conclusion Our results demonstrate that the elevated TG/HDL-C ratio is related to incident GDM. The TG/HDL-C ratio at 10-14 weeks could help identify pregnant women at risk for GDM and may make it possible for them to receive early and effective treatment to improve their prognosis.
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- Yun You
- Department of Obstetrics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Obstetrics, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shenzhen Dapeng New District Nan’ao People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Emergency, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Obstetrics, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Ikeda Y, Chigasaki O, Mizutani K, Sasaki Y, Aoyama N, Mikami R, Gokyu M, Umeda M, Izumi Y, Aoki A, Takeuchi Y. The Potential of a Saliva Test for Screening of Alveolar Bone Resorption. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:1822. [PMID: 37444656 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11131822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Oral health screening is important for maintaining and improving quality of life. The present study aimed to determine whether patients with a certain level of alveolar bone resorption could be screened by salivary bacterial test along with their background information. Saliva samples were collected from 977 Japanese patients, and the counts of each red-complex, that is, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, and Tannerella forsythia, were measured using quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis. Mean bone crest levels (BCLs) were measured using a full-mouth periapical radiograph. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to determine associations between BCLs (1.5-4.0 mm in 0.5 mm increments) and explanatory variables, such as the number of each red-complex bacteria and the patients' age, sex, number of teeth, stimulated saliva volume, and smoking habits. When the cutoff BCL value was set at 3.0 mm, the area under the curve, sensitivity, and specificity values were optimal at 0.86, 0.82, and 0.76, respectively. In addition, all tested explanatory variables, except sex and T. denticola count, were significantly associated with BCLs according to a likelihood ratio test (p < 0.05). Additionally, the odds ratio (OR) was substantially increased when a patient was >40 years old and the bacterial count of P. gingivalis was >107 cells/µL (OR: >6). Thus, P. gingivalis count and patients' background information were significantly associated with the presence of a certain amount of bone resorption, suggesting that it may be possible to screen bone resorption without the need for radiography or oral examination.
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- Yuichi Ikeda
- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo 113-8549, Japan
- Tsukuba Health-Care Dental Clinic, Tsukuba 305-0834, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo 113-8549, Japan
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- Clinical Dental Research Promotion Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Kanagawa Dental University, Yokosuka 238-8580, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Osaka Dental University, Osaka 540-0008, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo 113-8549, Japan
- Oral Care Periodontics Center, Southern Tohoku General Hospital, Southern Tohoku Research Institute for Neuroscience, Koriyama 963-8052, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo 113-8549, Japan
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- Department of Lifetime Oral Health Care Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
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Nguyen TN, Qureshi MM, Strambo D, Strbian D, Räty S, Herweh C, Abdalkader M, Olive-Gadea M, Ribo M, Psychogios M, Fischer U, Nguyen A, Kuramatsu JB, Haupenthal D, Köhrmann M, Deuschl C, Kühne Escola J, Yaghi S, Shu L, Puetz V, Kaiser DPO, Kaesmacher J, Mujanovic A, Marterstock DC, Engelhorn T, Klein P, Haussen DC, Mohammaden MH, Abdelhamid H, Souza Viana L, Cunha B, Fragata I, Romoli M, Diana F, Virtanen P, Lappalainen K, Clark J, Matsoukas S, Fifi JT, Sheth SA, Salazar-Marioni S, Marto JP, Ramos JN, Miszczuk M, Riegler C, Jadhav AP, Desai SM, Maus V, Kaeder M, Siddiqui AH, Monteiro A, Masoud HE, Suryadevara N, Mokin M, Thanki S, Siegler JE, Khalife J, Linfante I, Dabus G, Asdaghi N, Saini V, Nolte CH, Siebert E, Meinel TR, Finitsis S, Möhlenbruch MA, Ringleb PA, Berberich A, Nogueira RG, Hanning U, Meyer L, Michel P, Nagel S. Endovascular Versus Medical Management of Posterior Cerebral Artery Occlusion Stroke: The PLATO Study. Stroke 2023. [PMID: 37222709 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.123.042674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND The optimal management of patients with isolated posterior cerebral artery occlusion is uncertain. We compared clinical outcomes for endovascular therapy (EVT) versus medical management (MM) in patients with isolated posterior cerebral artery occlusion. METHODS This multinational case-control study conducted at 27 sites in Europe and North America included consecutive patients with isolated posterior cerebral artery occlusion presenting within 24 hours of time last well from January 2015 to August 2022. Patients treated with EVT or MM were compared with multivariable logistic regression and inverse probability of treatment weighting. The coprimary outcomes were the 90-day modified Rankin Scale ordinal shift and ≥2-point decrease in the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale. RESULTS Of 1023 patients, 589 (57.6%) were male with median (interquartile range) age of 74 (64-82) years. The median (interquartile range) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale was 6 (3-10). The occlusion segments were P1 (41.2%), P2 (49.2%), and P3 (7.1%). Overall, intravenous thrombolysis was administered in 43% and EVT in 37%. There was no difference between the EVT and MM groups in the 90-day modified Rankin Scale shift (aOR, 1.13 [95% CI, 0.85-1.50]; P=0.41). There were higher odds of a decrease in the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale by ≥2 points with EVT (aOR, 1.84 [95% CI, 1.35-2.52]; P=0.0001). Compared with MM, EVT was associated with a higher likelihood of excellent outcome (aOR, 1.50 [95% CI, 1.07-2.09]; P=0.018), complete vision recovery, and similar rates of functional independence (modified Rankin Scale score, 0-2), despite a higher rate of SICH and mortality (symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, 6.2% versus 1.7%; P=0.0001; mortality, 10.1% versus 5.0%; P=0.002). CONCLUSIONS In patients with isolated posterior cerebral artery occlusion, EVT was associated with similar odds of disability by ordinal modified Rankin Scale, higher odds of early National Institutes of Health stroke scale improvement, and complete vision recovery compared with MM. There was a higher likelihood of excellent outcome in the EVT group despite a higher rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and mortality. Continued enrollment into ongoing distal vessel occlusion randomized trials is warranted.
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- Thanh N Nguyen
- Neurology, Boston Medical Center, MA. (T.N.N., J.C.)
- Radiology, Boston Medical Center, MA. (T.N.N., M.M.Q., M.A., P.K.)
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- Radiology, Boston Medical Center, MA. (T.N.N., M.M.Q., M.A., P.K.)
- Radiation Oncology, Boston Medical Center, MA. (M.M.Q.)
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- Neurology Service, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Switzerland (D. Strambo, P.M.)
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- Neurology, Helsinki University Hospital, Finland. (D. Strbian, S.R.)
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- Neurology, Helsinki University Hospital, Finland. (D. Strbian, S.R.)
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- Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany. (C.H., M. Moehlenbruch)
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- Neurology, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain. (M.O.-G., M. Ribo)
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- Neurology, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain. (M.O.-G., M. Ribo)
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- Neurology Service, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Switzerland (D. Strambo, P.M.)
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- Neurology, Basel University Hospital, University of Basel, Switzerland. (U.F.)
- Neurology, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland (T.R.M., U.F.)
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- Radiology, Basel University Hospital, University of Basel, Switzerland. (A.N, M.P.)
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- Neurology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany. (J.B.K., D.H.)
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- Neurology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany. (J.B.K., D.H.)
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- Neurology, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Germany. (M. Köhrmann, J.K.E.)
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- Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University Medical School, Providence, RI (S.Y., L.S.)
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- Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University Medical School, Providence, RI (S.Y., L.S.)
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- Radiology, Helsinki University Hospital, Finland. (P.V., K.L.)
- Neurology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. (V.P.)
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- Neuroradiology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. (D.P.O.K.)
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Bern Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland (J. Kaesmacher, A. Mujanovic)
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Bern Inselspital, University of Bern, Switzerland (J. Kaesmacher, A. Mujanovic)
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- Neuroradiology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany. (D.C.M., T.E.)
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- Radiology, Boston Medical Center, MA. (T.N.N., M.M.Q., M.A., P.K.)
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- Neurology, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA (D.C.H., M.H.M., H.A., L.S.V.)
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- Neurology, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA (D.C.H., M.H.M., H.A., L.S.V.)
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- Neurology, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA (D.C.H., M.H.M., H.A., L.S.V.)
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- Neuroradiology, Centro Hospitalar Universitario de Lisboa Central, Portugal (B.C., I.F.)
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- Neuroradiology, Centro Hospitalar Universitario de Lisboa Central, Portugal (B.C., I.F.)
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- Neurology and Stroke Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy (M. Romoli)
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain. (F.D.)
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- Radiology, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Finland (P.V., K.L.)
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- Radiology, Helsinki University Hospital, Finland. (P.V., K.L.)
- Radiology, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Finland (P.V., K.L.)
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- Neurology, Boston Medical Center, MA. (T.N.N., J.C.)
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- Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Health System, New York City, NY (S.M., J.T.F.)
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- Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Health System, New York City, NY (S.M., J.T.F.)
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- Neurology, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, TX (S.A.S., S.S.-M.)
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- Neurology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Portugal. (J.P.M.)
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- Neuroradiology, Hospital de Egas Moniz, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, Portugal. (J.N.R.)
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- Neuroradiology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany. (M. Miszczuk, E.S.)
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- Neurology, Experimental Neurology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany. (C.R., C.H.N.)
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- Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ (A.P.J., S.M.D.)
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- Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ (A.P.J., S.M.D.)
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- Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Germany (V.M., M. Kaeder)
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- Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Germany (V.M., M. Kaeder)
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- Neurosurgery, University of Buffalo, NY (A.H.S., A. Monteiro)
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- Neurology, New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY (H.E.M.)
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- Neurosurgery, University of South Florida, Tampa (M. Mokin, S.T.)
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- Neurosurgery, University of South Florida, Tampa (M. Mokin, S.T.)
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- Cooper Neurological Institute, Camden, NJ (J.E.S., J. Khalife)
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- Cooper Neurological Institute, Camden, NJ (J.E.S., J. Khalife)
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- Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL (N.A., V.S.)
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- Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, FL (N.A., V.S.)
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- Neurology, Experimental Neurology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany. (C.R., C.H.N.)
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- Neuroradiology, Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany. (M. Miszczuk, E.S.)
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- Neurology, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Switzerland (T.R.M., U.F.)
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- Neuroradiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany. (C.H., M. Moehlenbruch)
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- Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany. (P.A.R., S.N.)
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- Neurology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA (R.G.N., N.S.)
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany (U.H., L.M.)
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany (U.H., L.M.)
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- Radiology, Basel University Hospital, University of Basel, Switzerland. (A.N, M.P.)
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- Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany. (P.A.R., S.N.)
- Neurology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA (R.G.N., N.S.)
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Yu L, Wang Z, Xu C, Liu A, Li T, Wang Y, Lu X, Xu H. Integrated Chinese and Western medicine for stable angina pectoris of coronary heart disease: a real-world study including 690 patients. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1194082. [PMID: 37273882 PMCID: PMC10235782 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1194082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Objective We aimed to evaluate the effects of integrated Chinese and Western medical therapeutic modalities on clinical prognosis in a population with stable angina pectoris (SAP) of coronary heart disease (CHD). Methods In a prospective cohort study, 732 patients with SAP of CHD hospitalized in the Integrated Cardiology Unit of the China-Japan Friendship Hospital From October 2020 to October 2021 were included. The patients were divided into integrated treatment and conventional treatment groups according to whether they had been taking Chinese medicine for more than 6 months per year. The occurrence of composite cardiovascular events (CVEs), including cardiac death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, revascularization, stroke, all-cause death, and readmission due to angina attack, heart failure, or malignant arrhythmia, was recorded during follow-up. The effects of different treatment modalities on prognosis were evaluated using univariate and multifactorial logistic regression. Logistic regression models were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. In sensitivity analysis, the correlation between treatment modality and outcome events was corrected by rematching the two groups of patients using the propensity score matching (PSM) method. Results The data from 690 patients were included in the analysis, with 327 patients in the integrated treatment group and 363 patients in the conventional treatment group. CVEs occurred in 19 patients (5.8%) in the integrated treatment group and 37 patients (10.2%) in the conventional treatment group. The proportion of outcome events was significantly lower in the combination treatment group than in the conventional treatment group (P = 0.037). Covariate correction by multimodal multifactorial logistic regression revealed a lower risk of CVEs in patients receiving integrated therapy compared with conventional therapy (OR = 0.246, 95% CI = 0.097-0.622, P = 0.003). Moreover, a history of renal insufficiency (OR = 3.991, 95% CI = 1.164-13.684, P = 0.028) and a higher Gensini score (OR = 1.039, 95% CI = 1.028-1.050, P < 0.001) were risk factors for the development of CVEs. Model evaluation showed that C-statistic = 0.955 and area under the ROC curve (AUC) = 0.955. After PSM correction, the results still showed that integrated Chinese and Western medical treatment reduced the occurrence of CVEs in patients compared with Western treatment alone (OR = 0.339, 95% CI = 0.131-0.874, P = 0.025). Conclusion Integrated treatment based on Chinese and Western medicine might improve the prognosis and reduce the risk of CVEs in this disease population. Trial registration China Clinical Trials Registry, ChiCTR1800017891, Registered 20 August 2018, http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj = 30170.
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- Linghua Yu
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Integrative Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Morrison-Koechl J, Fearon DO, Fernandes MA, Tyas SL. The Association Between Emotional Expressivity in Autobiographies from Early Adulthood and the Risk of Dementia in the Context of Written Language Skills. J Alzheimers Dis Rep 2023; 7:317-326. [PMID: 37220624 PMCID: PMC10200230 DOI: 10.3233/adr-220106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Background Risk factors for dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, are complex and span a lifetime. Exploring novel factors, such as characteristics of writing, may provide insight into dementia risk. Objective To investigate the association between emotional expressivity and risk of dementia in the context of a previously identified risk factor, written language skills. Methods The Nun Study recruited 678 religious sisters aged 75 + years. Of these, 149 U.S.-born participants had archived autobiographies handwritten at a mean age of 22 years. The autobiographies were scored for frequency of emotion word usage and language skills (e.g., idea density). The association of emotional expressivity and a four-level composite variable (combining high/low emotional expressivity and high/low idea density) with dementia was assessed using logistic regression models adjusted for age, education, and apolipoprotein E. Results Within the composite variable, odds of dementia increased incrementally, with opposing effects of emotional expressivity across the two idea density levels. Compared to the referent category (low emotional expressivity/high idea density), the risk of dementia increased in those with high emotional expressivity/high idea density (OR = 2.73, 95% CI = 1.05-7.08), while those with low emotional expressivity/low idea density had the highest risk (OR = 18.58, 95% CI = 4.01-86.09). Conclusion Dementia risk is better captured by inclusion of multiple measures relating to characteristics of writing. Emotional expressivity may be protective when individuals are at increased risk due to poor written language skills (i.e., low idea density), but detrimental when not at risk (i.e., high idea density). Our findings indicate that emotional expressivity is a contextually-dependent novel risk factor for dementia.
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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Roh DJ, Boehme A, Mamoon R, Hooper D, Cottarelli A, Ji R, Mao E, Kumar A, Carvalho Poyraz F, Demel SL, Spektor V, Carmona J, Hod EA, Ironside N, Gutierrez J, Guo J, Konofagou E, Elkind MSV, Woo D. Relationships of Hemoglobin Concentration, Ischemic Lesions, and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Stroke 2023; 54:1021-1029. [PMID: 36779340 PMCID: PMC10050127 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.122.041410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hemoglobin concentration and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) ischemic lesions are separately known to be associated with poor intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) outcomes. While hemoglobin concentrations have known relationships with ischemic stroke, it is unclear whether hemoglobin concentration is associated with DWI ischemic lesions after ICH. We sought to investigate the hypothesis that hemoglobin concentrations would associate with DWI lesions after ICH and further investigated their relationships with clinical outcomes. METHODS Supratentorial ICH patients enrolled between 2010 and 2016 to a prospective, multicenter, observational cohort study (ERICH study [Ethnic/Racial Variations of Intracerebral Hemorrhage]) were assessed. Patients from this study with baseline, admission hemoglobin, and hospitalization magnetic resonance imaging were analyzed. Hemoglobin was examined as the primary exposure variable defined as a continuous variable (g/dL). Magnetic resonance imaging DWI ischemic lesion presence was assessed as the primary radiographic outcome. Primary analyses assessed relationships of hemoglobin with DWI lesions. Secondary analyses assessed relationships of DWI lesions with poor 3-month outcomes (modified Rankin Scale score, 4-6). These analyses were performed using separate multivariable logistic regression models adjusting for relevant covariates. RESULTS Of 917 patients with ICH analyzed, mean baseline hemoglobin was 13.8 g/dL (±1.9), 60% were deep ICH, and DWI lesions were identified in 27% of the cohort. In our primary analyses, increased hemoglobin, defined as a continuous variable, was associated with DWI lesions (adjusted odds ratio, 1.21 per 1 g/dL change in hemoglobin [95% CI, 1.07-1.37]) after adjusting for sex, race, ICH severity, time to magnetic resonance imaging, and acute blood pressure change. In secondary analyses, DWI lesions were associated with poor 3-month outcomes (adjusted odds ratio, 1.83 [95% CI, 1.24-2.69]) after adjusting for similar covariates. CONCLUSIONS We identified novel relationships between higher baseline hemoglobin concentrations and DWI ischemic lesions in patients with ICH. Further studies are required to clarify the role of hemoglobin concentration on both cerebral small vessel disease pathophysiology and ICH outcomes.
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- David J Roh
- Department of Neurology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (D.J.R., A.B., E.M., A.K., F.C.P., J.C., J. Gutierrez, M.S.V.E.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (D.J.R., A.B., E.M., A.K., F.C.P., J.C., J. Gutierrez, M.S.V.E.), Columbia University, New York, NY
- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health (A.B., R.M., M.S.V.E.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health (A.B., R.M., M.S.V.E.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati, OH (D.H., S.L.D., D.W.)
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- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (A.C., E.A.H.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering (R.J., E.K.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (D.J.R., A.B., E.M., A.K., F.C.P., J.C., J. Gutierrez, M.S.V.E.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (D.J.R., A.B., E.M., A.K., F.C.P., J.C., J. Gutierrez, M.S.V.E.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (D.J.R., A.B., E.M., A.K., F.C.P., J.C., J. Gutierrez, M.S.V.E.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati, OH (D.H., S.L.D., D.W.)
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- Department of Radiology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (V.S.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (D.J.R., A.B., E.M., A.K., F.C.P., J.C., J. Gutierrez, M.S.V.E.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (A.C., E.A.H.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville (N.I.)
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- Department of Neurology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (D.J.R., A.B., E.M., A.K., F.C.P., J.C., J. Gutierrez, M.S.V.E.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Psychiatry (J. Guo), Columbia University, New York, NY
- Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute (J. Guo), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering (R.J., E.K.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (D.J.R., A.B., E.M., A.K., F.C.P., J.C., J. Gutierrez, M.S.V.E.), Columbia University, New York, NY
- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health (A.B., R.M., M.S.V.E.), Columbia University, New York, NY
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- Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati, OH (D.H., S.L.D., D.W.)
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Jovičić M, Milosavljević MN, Folić M, Pavlović R, Janković SM. Predictors of Mortality in Early Neonatal Sepsis: A Single-Center Experience. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:medicina59030604. [PMID: 36984605 PMCID: PMC10057658 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Early neonatal sepsis is associated with a significant mortality rate despite modern treatment strategies. Our aim was to identify risk factors contributing to the occurrence of death in newborns with early neonatal sepsis. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study that included newborns with early sepsis who received care in the intensive and semi-intensive care units at the Institute of Neonatology, Belgrade, Serbia. Newborns with early neonatal sepsis who died comprised the case group, whereas those who survived made up the control group. The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the septic condition was carried out independently of this study, according to valid hospital protocols and current good practice guidelines. The influence of a large number of variables on the examined dichotomous outcome, as well as the mutual interaction of potential predictor variables, was examined by binary logistic regression. Results: The study included 133 pregnant women and 136 newborns with early neonatal sepsis, of which 51 (37.5%) died, while the remaining 85 newborns (62.5%) survived. Newborns who died had a statistically significantly lower birth weight compared to those who survived (882.8 ± 372.2 g vs. 1660.9 ± 721.1 g, p = 0.000). Additionally, compared to newborns who survived, among the deceased neonates there was a significantly higher proportion of extremely preterm newborns (74.5% vs. 22.4%, p = 0.000). The following risk factors for the occurrence of death in early neonatal sepsis were identified: low birth weight, sepsis caused by gram-negative bacteria, and the use of double-inotropic therapy and erythrocyte transfusion during the first week. Conclusions: Pediatricians should pay special attention to infants with early neonatal sepsis in whom any of the identified risk factors are present in order to prevent a fatal outcome.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Clinical Pharmacology Department, University Clinical Centre Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Clinical Pharmacology Department, University Clinical Centre Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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Havaei F, MacPhee M, Ma A, Mao Y. Priority Nursing Populations for Mental Health Support Before and During COVID-19: A Survey Study of Individual and Workplace Characteristics. Can J Nurs Res 2023; 55:68-77. [PMID: 35581689 PMCID: PMC9118006 DOI: 10.1177/08445621221098833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nursing is a high-risk profession and nurses' exposure to workplace risk factors such as heavy workloads and inadequate staffing is well documented. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated nurses' exposure to workplace risk factors, further deteriorating their mental health. Therefore, it is both timely and important to determine nursing groups in greatest need of mental health interventions and supports. PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to provide a granular examination of the differences in nurse mental health across nurse demographic and workplace characteristics before and after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. METHODS This secondary analysis used survey data from two cross-sectional studies with samples (Time 1 study, 5,512 nurses; Time 2, 4,523) recruited from the nursing membership (∼48,000) of the British Columbia nurses' union. Data was analyzed at each timepoint using descriptive statistics and ordinal logistic regression. RESULTS Several demographic and workplace characteristics were found to predict significant differences in the number of positive screenings on measures of poor mental health. Most importantly, in both survey times younger age was a strong predictor of worse mental health, as was full-time employment. Nurse workplace health authority was also a significant predictor of worse mental health. CONCLUSIONS Structural and psychological strategies must be in place, proactively and preventively, to buffer nurses against workplace challenges that are likely to increase during the COVID-19 crisis.
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- Farinaz Havaei
- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada,Farinaz Havaei, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, T201-2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6 T 2B5.
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- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Jiang S, Wallace K, Yang E, Roper L, Aryal G, Lee D, Lodhi RJ, Arnau R, Isenberg R, Green B, Wishart D, Aitchison KJ. Logistic Regression With Machine Learning Sheds Light on the Problematic Sexual Behavior Phenotype. J Addict Med 2023; 17:174-81. [PMID: 36193910 DOI: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000001078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES There has been a longstanding debate about whether the mechanisms involved in problematic sexual behavior (PSB) are similar to those observed in addictive disorders, or related to impulse control or to compulsivity. The aim of this report was to contribute to this debate by investigating the association between PSB, addictive disorders (internet addiction, compulsive buying), measures associated with the construct known as reward deficiency (RDS), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). METHODS A Canadian university Office of the Registrar invited 68,846 eligible students and postdoctoral fellows. Of 4710 expressing interest in participating, 3359 completed online questionnaires, and 1801 completed the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview. PSB was measured by combining those screening positive (score at least 6) on the Sexual Addiction Screening Test-Revised Core with those self-reporting PSB. Current mental health condition(s) and childhood trauma were measured by self-report. OCD was assessed by a combination of self-report and Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview data. RESULTS Of 3341 participants, 407 (12.18%) screened positive on the Sexual Addiction Screening Test-Revised Core. On logistic regression, OCD, attention deficit, internet addiction, a family history of PSB, childhood trauma, compulsive buying, and male gender were associated with PSB. On multiple correspondence analysis, OCD appeared to cluster separately from the other measures, and the pattern of data differed by gender. CONCLUSIONS In our sample, factors that have previously been associated with RDS and OCD are both associated with increased odds of PSB. The factors associated with RDS appear to contribute to a separate data cluster from OCD and to lie closer to PSB.
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Stevens WM, Parchment-Smith C, Melling PP, Smith JT. Making an art into a science: a mathematical "Likert tool" can change PI-RADS (v2) scores into Likert scores when reporting multiparametric MRI for prostate cancer. Acta Radiol 2023; 64:1245-1254. [PMID: 35815700 DOI: 10.1177/02841851221112194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND When reporting multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) for prostate cancer, UK national guidelines recommend allocating both Likert and PI-RAD scores. Likert scores have been shown to better predict clinically significant cancer (csPCa) but are subjective and lack standardization. PURPOSE To compare differences in outcomes between the scoring systems and create a mathematical tool that can help to objectively allocate Likert scores. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 791 patients referred with query prostate cancer between 2017 and 2019 were prospectively allocated PI-RADS and Likert scores by a single experienced reporter. Histology results were used to compare the predictive accuracy of both scoring systems. A "Likert tool" was created based on a logistic regression of features found to be predictors of csPCa in a cohort of 2018-2019 patients (n = 411). Its performance was evaluated. RESULTS Assuming a policy whereby patients with a PI-RADS/Likert score of ≥3 are biopsied, Likert scoring (sensitivity 0.92, specificity 0.77) would have resulted in 107 fewer biopsies and 20.3% higher cancer yields than the PI-RADS score (sensitivity 0.99, specificity 0.43). Thirteen patients would have avoided over-diagnosis of clinically insignificant prostate cancer (iPCa). Similar outcomes (111 fewer biopsies, 22.3% increase in cancer yield, iPCa diagnosis avoided in 16 patients) could be seen when the "Likert tool" was applied to the same patient cohort (sensitivity 0.93, specificity 0.79) and to a separate cohort (n = 380). CONCLUSION PI-RADS and Likert scores are different. A "Likert tool" could reduce inter-reporter variability, decrease the number of patients unnecessarily biopsied, increase csPCa yield, and decrease over-diagnosis of iPCa.
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- William Mark Stevens
- Bradford Royal Infirmary, 1906Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK
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- Department of Information and Insight, Digital Informatics team, 4472Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Radiology, 4472Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK
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Sharma R, Dogra RK, Pathania J, Sharma A. The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography over manual aspiration for gastric reserve volume estimation in critically ill patients. Acute Crit Care 2023; 38:134-141. [PMID: 36935542 PMCID: PMC10030252 DOI: 10.4266/acc.2022.00955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although gastric reserve volume (GRV) is a surrogate marker of gastrointestinal dysfunction and feeding intolerance, there is ambiguity in its estimation due to problems associated with its measurement. Introduction of point-of-care ultrasound as a tool for anesthetists kindled interest in its use for GRV estimation. METHODS In this prospective observational study, we recruited 57 critically ill patients and analyzed 586 samples of GRV obtained by both ultrasonography (USG) and manual aspiration. RESULTS The analysis showed that USG-guided GRV was significantly correlated (r=0.788, P<0.001) and in positive agreement with manual aspiration based on Bland-Altman plot, with a mean difference of 8.50±14.84 (95% confidence interval, 7.389-9.798). The upper and lower limits of agreement were 37.7 and -20.5, respectively, within the ±1.96 standard deviation (P<0.001). The respective sensitivity and positive predictive value, specificity and negative predictive value, and area under the curve of USG for feeding intolerance were 66.67%, 98.15%, and 0.82%, with 96.49% diagnostic accuracy. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasonographic estimation of GRV was positively, significantly correlated and in agreement with the manual aspiration method and estimated feeding intolerance earlier. Routine use of gastric USG could avoid clinical situations where feeding status is unclear and there is high risk of aspiration and could become a standard practice of critical care.
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- Rahul Sharma
- Department of Anaesthesia, Indra Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Indra Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Indra Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, India
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Moghaddam NM, Fathi M, Jame SZB, Darvishi M, Mortazavi M. Association of Glasgow coma scale and endotracheal intubation in predicting mortality among patients admitted to the intensive care unit. Acute Crit Care 2023; 38:113-121. [PMID: 36935540 PMCID: PMC10030249 DOI: 10.4266/acc.2022.00927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We assessed predictors of mortality in the intensive care unit (ICU) and investigated if Glasgow coma scale (GCS) is associated with mortality in patients undergoing endotracheal intubation (EI). METHODS From February 2020, we performed a 1-year study on 2,055 adult patients admitted to the ICU of two teaching hospitals. The outcome was mortality during ICU stay and the predictors were patients' demographic, clinical, and laboratory features. RESULTS EI was associated with a decreased risk for mortality compared with similar patients (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 0.32; P=0.030). This shows that EI had been performed correctly with proper indications. Increasing age (AOR, 1.04; P<0.001) or blood pressure (AOR, 1.01; P<0.001), respiratory problems (AOR, 3.24; P<0.001), nosocomial infection (AOR, 1.64; P=0.014), diabetes (AOR, 5.69; P<0.001), history of myocardial infarction (AOR, 2.52; P<0.001), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AOR, 3.93; P<0.001), immunosuppression (AOR, 3.15; P<0.001), and the use of anesthetics/sedatives/hypnotics for reasons other than EI (AOR, 4.60; P<0.001) were directly; and GCS (AOR, 0.84; P<0.001) was inversely related to mortality. In patients with trauma surgeries (AOR, 0.62; P=0.014) or other surgical categories (AOR, 0.61; P=0.024) undergoing EI, GCS had an inverse relation with mortality (accuracy=82.6%, area under the receiver operator characteristic curve=0.81). CONCLUSIONS A variety of features affected the risk for mortality in patients admitted to the ICU. Considering GCS score for EI had the potential of affecting prognosis in subgroups of patients such as those with trauma surgeries or other surgical categories.
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- Nader Markazi Moghaddam
- Department of Health Management and Economics, Faculty of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Critical Care Quality Improvement Research Center, Shahid Modarres Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Critical Care Quality Improvement Research Center, Shahid Modarres Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Management and Economics, Faculty of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center (IDTMRC), Department of Aerospace and Subaquatic Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Management and Economics, Faculty of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Nakai S, Suzuki F, Okamoto S, Miyagi S, Tsujiguchi H, Hara A, Nguyen TTT, Shimizu Y, Hayashi K, Suzuki K, Kasahara T, Nakamura M, Takazawa C, Kannon T, Tajima A, Tsuboi H, Ogino N, Konoshita T, Takamura T, Nakamura H. Association between Bone Mineral Density and Oral Frailty on Renal Function: Findings from the Shika Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:314. [PMID: 36766889 PMCID: PMC9913924 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11030314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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The association between oral frailty (OFr) and body action has been investigated, but its association with systemic function remains unclear. Therefore, this cross-sectional study examined the association between OFr with decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and renal function in residents of Shika town, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan aged ≥40 years. This study included 400 inhabitants. The OFr total score was assessed using three oral domains in the Kihon Checklist (a self-reported comprehensive health checklist), the number of teeth, and brushing frequency per day. Measurements were the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and the osteo-sono assessment index (OSI). Using a two-way analysis of covariance (p = 0.002), significantly lower OSI was indicated in the eGFR < 60 and OFr group than in the eGFR of < 60 and non-OFr group after adjusting for age, body mass index, and drinking and smoking status as confounding factors. Multiple logistic regression analysis confirmed this relationship (p = 0.006). Therefore, lower BMD seems to be associated with lower renal function only when accompanied by OFr. Further longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these results.
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- Shingo Nakai
- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Community Medicine Support Dentistry, Ohu University Hospital, Koriyama 963-8611, Japan
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- Advanced Health Care Science Research Unit, Innovative Integrated Bio-Research Core, Institute for Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-0942, Japan
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-0942, Japan
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- Innovative Clinical Research Center, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences Research Center, Kanazawa University, 1-13 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences Research Center, Kanazawa University, 1-13 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Faculty of Public Health, Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ngo Quyen, Hai Phong 180000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Komatsu University, 14-1 Mukaimotorimachi, Komatsu 923-0961, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences Research Center, Kanazawa University, 1-13 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences Research Center, Kanazawa University, 1-13 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Nursing, The University of Shiga Prefecture, 2500 Hassaka-cho, Hikone 522-8533, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-cho, Nankoku 783-8505, Japan
- Third Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Iseigaoka 1-1, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, University of Fukui Faculty of Medical Sciences, 23-3 Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui 910-1193, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
- Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences Research Center, Kanazawa University, 1-13 Takaramachi, Kanazawa 920-8640, Japan
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Fan Y, Lyu H, Xiao J, Luo J. American Twitter users revealed social determinant-related oral health disparities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Quintessence Int 2023; 54:64-76. [PMID: 36268943 DOI: 10.3290/j.qi.b3479979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess self-reported population oral health conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic using user reports on Twitter. METHOD AND MATERIALS Oral health-related tweets during the COVID-19 pandemic were collected from 9,104 Twitter users across 26 states (with sufficient samples) in the United States between 12 November 2020 and 14 June 2021. User demographics were inferred by leveraging the visual information from the user profile images. Other characteristics including income, population density, poverty rate, health insurance coverage rate, community water fluoridation rate, and relative change in the number of daily confirmed COVID-19 cases were acquired or inferred based on retrieved information from user profiles. Logistic regression was performed to examine whether discussions vary across user characteristics. RESULTS Overall, 26.70% of the Twitter users discussed "Wisdom tooth pain/jaw hurt," 23.86% tweeted about "Dental service/cavity," 18.97% discussed "Chipped tooth/tooth break," 16.23% talked about "Dental pain," and the rest tweeted about "Tooth decay/gum bleeding." Women and younger adults (19 to 29 years) were more likely to talk about oral health problems. Health insurance coverage rate was the most significant predictor in logistic regression for topic prediction. CONCLUSION Tweets inform social disparities in oral health during the pandemic. For instance, people from counties at a higher risk of COVID-19 talked more about "Tooth decay/gum bleeding" and "Chipped tooth/tooth break." Older adults, who are vulnerable to COVID-19, were more likely to discuss "Dental pain." Topics of interest varied across user characteristics. Through the lens of social media, these findings may provide insights for oral health practitioners and policy makers.
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Yoneda K, Amari S, Mikami M, Uchida K, Yokoi A, Okawada M, Furukawa T, Toyoshima K, Inamura N, Okazaki T, Yamoto M, Masumoto K, Terui K, Okuyama H, Hayakawa M, Taguchi T, Usui N, Isayama T. Development of mortality prediction models for infants with isolated, left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia before and after birth. Pediatr Pulmonol 2023; 58:152-160. [PMID: 36174997 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mortality prediction of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is essential for developing treatment strategies, including fetal therapy. Several researchers have reported prognostic factors for this rare but life-threatening condition; however, the optimal combination of prognostic factors remains to be elucidated. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to develop the most discriminative prenatal and postnatal models to predict the mortality of infants with an isolated left-sided CDH. METHODS This multi-institutional retrospective cohort study included infants with CDH born at 15 tertiary hospitals of the Japanese CDH Study Group between 2011 and 2016. We developed multivariable logistic models with every possible combination of predictors and identified models with the highest cross-validated area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) for prenatal and postnatal predictions. RESULTS Among 302 eligible infants, 44 died before discharge. The prenatal mortality prediction model was based on the observed/expected lung area to head circumference ratio (O/E LHR), liver herniation, and stomach herniation (AUC, 0.830). The postnatal mortality prediction model was based on O/E LHR, liver herniation, and the lowest oxygenation index (AUC, 0.944). CONCLUSION Our models can facilitate the prenatal and postnatal mortality prediction of infants with isolated left-sided CDH.
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- Kota Yoneda
- Division of Neonatology, Center for Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Setagaya-ku, Japan
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- Division of Neonatology, Center for Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Setagaya-ku, Japan
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- Division of Biostatistics, Clinical Research Center, National Center for Child Health and Development, Setagaya-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsu, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kobe Children's Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric General and Urogenital Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neonatology, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kindai University, Faculty of Medicine, Osaka-Sayama, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Urayasu, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shizuoka Children's Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Center for Maternal-Neonatal Care, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.,Fukuoka College of Health Sciences, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Osaka Women's and Children's Hospital, Izumi, Japan
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- Division of Neonatology, Center for Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Setagaya-ku, Japan
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Goulet J, Cheng Y, Becker W, Brandt C, Sandbrink F, Workman TE, Ma P, Libin A, Shara N, Spevak C, Kupersmith J, Zeng-Treitler Q. Opioid use and opioid use disorder in mono and dual-system users of veteran affairs medical centers. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1148189. [PMID: 37124766 PMCID: PMC10141670 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1148189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Introduction Efforts to achieve opioid guideline concordant care may be undermined when patients access multiple opioid prescription sources. Limited data are available on the impact of dual-system sources of care on receipt of opioid medications. Objective We examined whether dual-system use was associated with increased rates of new opioid prescriptions, continued opioid prescriptions and diagnoses of opioid use disorder (OUD). We hypothesized that dual-system use would be associated with increased odds for each outcome. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted using Veterans Administration (VA) data from two facilities from 2015 to 2019, and included active patients, defined as Veterans who had at least one encounter in a calendar year (2015-2019). Dual-system use was defined as receipt of VA care as well as VA payment for community care (non-VA) services. Mono users were defined as those who only received VA services. There were 77,225 dual-system users, and 442,824 mono users. Outcomes were three binary measures: new opioid prescription, continued opioid prescription (i.e., received an additional opioid prescription), and OUD diagnosis (during the calendar year). We conducted a multivariate logistic regression accounting for the repeated observations on patient and intra-class correlations within patients. Results Dual-system users were significantly younger than mono users, more likely to be women, and less likely to report white race. In adjusted models, dual-system users were significantly more likely to receive a new opioid prescription during the observation period [Odds ratio (OR) = 1.85, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.76-1.93], continue prescriptions (OR = 1.24, CI 1.22-1.27), and to receive an OUD diagnosis (OR = 1.20, CI 1.14-1.27). Discussion The prevalence of opioid prescriptions has been declining in the US healthcare systems including VA, yet the prevalence of OUD has not been declining at the same rate. One potential problem is that detailed notes from non-VA visits are not immediately available to VA clinicians, and information about VA care is not readily available to non-VA sources. One implication of our findings is that better health system coordination is needed. Even though care was paid for by the VA and presumably closely monitored, dual-system users were more likely to have new and continued opioid prescriptions.
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- Joseph Goulet
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, United States
- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC, United States
- Biomedical Informatics Center, George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States
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- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, United States
- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, United States
- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC, United States
- Biomedical Informatics Center, George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States
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- Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC, United States
- Biomedical Informatics Center, George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States
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- MedStar Health, Washington, DC, United States
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
- Georgetown Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Washington, DC, United States
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- MedStar Health, Washington, DC, United States
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
- Georgetown Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Washington, DC, United States
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
- Georgetown Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Washington, DC, United States
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
- Joel Kupersmith,
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- Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC, United States
- Biomedical Informatics Center, George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States
- *Correspondence: Qing Zeng-Treitler,
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Sharifi F, Mehrolhassani MH, Ahmadi Gohari M, Karamoozian A, Jahani Y. Clinical Risk Factors of Need for Intensive Care Unit Admission of COVID-19 Patients; a Cross-sectional Study. Arch Acad Emerg Med 2023; 11:e15. [PMID: 36620731 PMCID: PMC9807950 DOI: 10.22037/aaem.v11i1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Introduction It could be beneficial to accelerate the hospitalization of patients with the identified clinical risk factors of intensive care unit (ICU) admission, in order to control and reduce COVID-19-related mortality. This study aimed to determine the clinical risk factors associated with ICU hospitalization of COVID-19 patients. Methods The current research was a cross-sectional study. The study recruited 7182 patients who had positive PCR tests between February 23, 2020, and September 7, 2021 and were admitted to Afzalipour Hospital in Kerman, Iran, for at least 24 hours. Their demographic characteristics, underlying diseases, and clinical parameters were collected. In order to analyze the relationship between the studied variables and ICU admission, multiple logistic regression model, classification tree, and support vector machine were used. Results It was found that 14.7 percent (1056 patients) of the study participants were admitted to ICU. The patients' average age was 51.25±21 years, and 52.8% of them were male. In the study, some factors such as decreasing oxygen saturation level (OR=0.954, 95%CI: 0.944-0.964), age (OR=1.007, 95%CI: 1.004-1.011), respiratory distress (OR=1.658, 95%CI: 1.410-1.951), reduced level of consciousness (OR=2.487, 95%CI: 1.721-3.596), hypertension (OR=1.249, 95%CI: 1.042-1.496), chronic pulmonary disease (OR=1.250, 95%CI: 1.006-1.554), heart diseases (OR=1.250, 95%CI: 1.009-1.548), chronic kidney disease (OR=1.515, 95%CI: 1.111-2.066), cancer (OR=1.682, 95%CI: 1.130-2.505), seizures (OR=3.428, 95%CI: 1.615-7.274), and gender (OR=1.179, 95%CI: 1.028-1.352) were found to significantly affect ICU admissions. Conclusions As evidenced by the obtained results, blood oxygen saturation level, the patient's age, and their level of consciousness are crucial for ICU admission.
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- Farshid Sharifi
- Modeling in Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Health Services Management Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of medical sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Modeling in Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Modeling in Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Modeling in Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Corresponding author: Yunes Jahani; Modeling in Health Research Center, Second floor, Institute for Futures Studies in Health Building, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, the beginning of the seven gardens road, Kerman, Iran. Postal code/ P.O. Box: 761-6913555 Telephone number: 00983431325405 Fax Number: 00983432114278 ; ORCID: 0000-0002-6808-7101
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Sato S, Imaeda T, Mugikura S, Mori N, Takanashi M, Hayakawa K, Saito T, Taira M, Narita A, Kogure M, Chiba I, Hatanaka R, Nakaya K, Kanno I, Ishiwata R, Nakamura T, Motoike IN, Nakaya N, Koshiba S, Kinoshita K, Kuriyama S, Ogishima S, Nagami F, Fuse N, Hozawa A. Association Between Olfactory Test Data with Multiple Levels of Odor Intensity and Suspected Cognitive Impairment: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Alzheimers Dis 2023; 95:1469-1480. [PMID: 37718802 DOI: 10.3233/jad-230318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Olfactory function decline has recently been reported to be associated with a risk of cognitive impairment. Few population-based studies have included younger adults when examining the association between olfactory test data with multiple odor intensities and suspected cognitive impairment. OBJECTIVE We investigated the association between high-resolution olfactory test data with fewer odors and suspected cognitive impairments. We also examined the differences between older and younger adults in this association. METHODS The Japanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-J) was administered to 1,450 participants, with three odor-intensity-level olfactometry using six different odors. Logistic regressions to discriminate suspected cognitive impairment were conducted to examine the association, adjusted for age, sex, education duration, and smoking history. Data were collected from the Program by Tohoku University Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, with an additional olfactory test conducted between 2019 and 2021. RESULTS We generally observed that the lower the limit of distinguishable odor intensity was, the higher the MoCA-J score was. The combination of spearmint and stuffy socks contributed most to the distinction between suspected and unsuspected cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the association was significant in women aged 60-74 years (adjusted odds ratio 0.881, 95% confidence interval [0.790, 0.983], p = 0.024). CONCLUSIONS The results indicate an association between the limit of distinguishable odor intensity and cognitive function. The olfactory test with multiple odor intensity levels using fewer odors may be applicable for the early detection of mild cognitive impairment, especially in older women aged 60-74 years.
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- Shuichi Sato
- Toyota Central Research and Development Laboratories, Inc., Nagakute, Japan
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- Toyota Central Research and Development Laboratories, Inc., Nagakute, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- The Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Toyota Central Research and Development Laboratories, Inc., Nagakute, Japan
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- Toyota Central Research and Development Laboratories, Inc., Nagakute, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- The Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- The Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Information Sciences, Sendai, Japan
- Institute of Development, Aging, and Cancer, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
- International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- The Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- The Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- The Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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Marteka D, Malik A, Faustine I, Syafhan NF. Clinical profile, treatment, and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 in a tertiary referral hospital in South Sumatera, Indonesia: A retrospective single-center study. Belitung Nurs J 2022; 8:529-537. [PMID: 37554231 PMCID: PMC10405660 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although there are fewer COVID-19 cases in Indonesia, the pandemic is still ongoing. COVID-19 has a significant death rate in Indonesia, but lack of information on the effect of different clinical and demographic factors on COVID-19-related grimness and mortality in Indonesia. OBJECTIVE This study examined the clinical profile, treatment, and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 at Lahat Regency Hospital in South Sumatera, Indonesia, to find relevant markers that might be utilized to predict the prognosis of these patients. METHODS This was a retrospective single-center study of all medical record files of confirmed patients with COVID-19 admitted to Lahat Hospital from September 2020 to August 2021 (n = 285). Descriptive statistics, Chi-square, Mann-Whitney, Multiple Logistic Regression, and Cox's proportional hazards model were used for data analyses. RESULTS This study included 65 non-hospitalized and 220 hospitalized patients. Hospitalized patients were divided into dead and alive groups. The median age was lower in the non-hospitalized group without gender discrimination, and most hospitalized patients had comorbidities. Vital signs and clinical features were significantly different in hospitalized patients compared to non-hospitalized. The survival patients in the hospitalized group showed lower white blood cell (WBC), neutrophil percentages, and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) but higher lymphocyte and eosinophil. Non-survival patients had elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, blood glucose, and potassium. The use of Favipiravir and Remdesivir was significant between the alive and dead groups. The mean hospital stay for all patients was 9.49 ± 4.77 days, while the median duration of hospital time was 10.73 ± 4.33 days in the survival group and 5.39 ± 3.78 days in the non-survival group. Multiple logistic regression analysis determined respiration rate, WBC, and BUN as predictors of survival. CONCLUSIONS Age and comorbidities are significant elements impacting the seriousness of COVID-19. Abnormal signs in laboratory markers can be used as early warning and prognostic signs to prevent severity and death. Potential biomarkers at various degrees in patients with COVID-19 may also aid healthcare professionals in providing precision medicine and nursing.
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- Deli Marteka
- Graduate Program, Division of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, West Java, Indonesia
- Lahat Regional General Hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Lahat), Lahat 31461, South Sumatera, Indonesia
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- Division of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, West Java, Indonesia
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- Graduate Program, Division of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, West Java, Indonesia
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Tadulako University, Tondo, Palu, Central Sulawesi 94148, Indonesia
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, West Java, Indonesia
- Universitas Indonesia Hospital, Jl. Prof. DR. Bahder Djohan, Pondok Cina, Beji, Depok, West Java 16424, Indonesia
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Xujie Y, Xiaohua P. Value and influencing factors of valid Traditional Chinese Medicine compound prescription patents for mammary gland hyperplasia. J TRADIT CHIN MED 2022; 42:1012-1018. [PMID: 36378061 PMCID: PMC9924684 DOI: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2022.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the value and factors influencing the maintenance of valid Traditional Chinese Medicine compound prescription patents for the management of mammary gland hyperplasia. METHODS The State Intellectual Property Office Patents Database, China Patent Information Center Patents Database, Soopat Patent Search Platform, and CNIPR Search Platform of Chinese and Foreign Patent Database were searched to identify Traditional Chinese Medicine compound prescription patents for mammary gland hyperplasia that had been maintained for at least 5 years. Logistic regression analysis was used to detect the factors influencing the maintenance of valid patents. RESULTS From 1 January 1993 to 31 December 2019, a total of 1228, Traditional Chinese Medicine compound prescription patents for mammary gland hyperplasia were authorized. Of these applications, 381 patents were granted and only 176 patents were maintained for more than 5 years. The five independent variables assessed in this study all had significant explanatory functions. CONCLUSIONS The maintenance of valid patents for Traditional Chinese Medicine compound prescriptions for treating mammary gland hyperplasia is of great importance. The maintenance of such patents depends on many factors, such as the concentration of effective herbs, number of dependent claims, provision of new dosage forms and detailed experimental data, and transfer of patent rights.
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- Yang Xujie
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medical History Documents, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang 050200, China
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- Surgical Department, Xiamen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Xiamen 361009, China
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Ben Cherifa D, Saguem BN, Chelbi S, Braham A, Ben Nasr S, Ben Saad H. Predictors of assertive behaviors among a sample of first-year Tunisian medical students. Libyan J Med 2022; 17:2095727. [PMID: 35775812 PMCID: PMC9255220 DOI: 10.1080/19932820.2022.2095727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Assertiveness is a constructive interpersonal behavior alternative to manipulation and aggression. Medical students (MSs) have daily interpersonal interactions with colleagues, patients and families. Yet, communication deficiencies due to hesitancy to speak-up assertively lead to adverse patient outcomes. This study aimed to assess levels of assertive behaviors (ABs), and to determine its predictors within a sample of first-year Tunisian MSs. This was a cross-sectional survey including 125 first-year MSs from Tunisia. ABs were measured by the Rathus assertiveness scale. Potential independent predictors of AB were evaluated using the following questionnaires: Rosenberg self-esteem scale, interpersonal communication skills inventory short-form-36quality of life questionnaire, and general health questionnaire. In addition, some MSs' characteristics were considered (eg; age, sex, living with family, assertiveness training, community work, personal medical field choice, smoking, and alcohol use). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. Among the 309 MSs, 125 (40.45%) responded to the survey. AB were found in 36.8% of MSs. Multiple linear regression models revealed that self-esteem global scores, sending clear messages, anxiety/depression and male sex were accountable for 31% in AB scores variance. Targeting self-esteem and interpersonal communication skills (sending clear messages) and identifying subgroups of students with anxiety/depression state would influence ABs.
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- Dorra Ben Cherifa
- Higher School of Sciences and Techniques of Health, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.,Mental Illness Epidemiology Research Laboratory, Early Detection and Treatment (LR12ES04), Farhat HACHED Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Mental Illness Epidemiology Research Laboratory, Early Detection and Treatment (LR12ES04), Farhat HACHED Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.,Department of Psychiatry, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Higher School of Sciences and Techniques of Health, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Mental Illness Epidemiology Research Laboratory, Early Detection and Treatment (LR12ES04), Farhat HACHED Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.,Department of Psychiatry, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Mental Illness Epidemiology Research Laboratory, Early Detection and Treatment (LR12ES04), Farhat HACHED Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.,Department of Psychiatry, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Laboratory of Physiology, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.,Heart Failure Research Laboratory (LR12SP09), Farhat HACHED Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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Kirk DL, Kabdebo I, Whitehead L. Prevalence of distress and its associated factors among caregivers of people diagnosed with cancer: A cross-sectional study. J Clin Nurs 2022; 31:3402-3413. [PMID: 34894019 PMCID: PMC9787485 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To (i) determine prevalence of distress among caregivers of people living with cancer, (ii) describe caregivers' most commonly reported problems and (iii) investigate which factors were associated with caregivers' distress. BACKGROUND The psychological distress associated with a cancer diagnosis jointly impacts those living with cancer and their caregivers(s). As the provision of clinical support moves towards a dyadic model, understanding the factors associated with caregivers' distress is increasingly important. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHODS Distress screening data were analysed for 956 caregivers (family and friends) of cancer patients accessing the Cancer Council Western Australia information and support line between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2018. These data included caregivers' demographics and reported problems and their level of distress. Information related to their care recipient's cancer diagnosis was also captured. Caregivers' reported problems and levels of distress were measured using the distress thermometer and accompanying problem list (PL) developed by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. A partial-proportional logistic regression model was used to investigate which demographic factors and PL items were associated with increasing levels of caregiver distress. Pearlin's model of caregiving and stress process was used as a framework for discussion. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist was followed. RESULTS Nearly all caregivers (96.24%) recorded a clinically significant level of distress (≥4/10) and two thirds (66.74%) as severely distressed (≥7/10). Being female, self-reporting sadness, a loss of interest in usual activities, sleep problems or problems with a partner or children were all significantly associated with increased levels of distress. CONCLUSIONS Caregivers of people with cancer reporting emotional or familial problems may be at greater risk of moderate and severe distress. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Awareness and recognition of caregiver distress are vital, and referral pathways for caregivers are the important area of development.
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- Deborah L. Kirk
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyEdith Cowan UniversityJoondalupWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- School of Nursing and MidwiferyEdith Cowan UniversityJoondalupWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- School of Nursing and MidwiferyEdith Cowan UniversityJoondalupWestern AustraliaAustralia
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Yigletu S, Tendulkar SA, Holmes AC, Abdelmenan S, Tadesse A, Berhane HY, Kosinski KC. Key correlates of exclusive breastfeeding at three timepoints: Evidence from Ethiopia. Reprod Female Child Health 2022; 1:99-110. [PMID: 38047292 PMCID: PMC10691011 DOI: 10.1002/rfc2.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Aim To compare factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) within 1 h of birth, within 3 days, and within the first 6 months post-birth. Methods We used multivariate logistic regression models and data from "The Alive and Thrive Phase 2 Amhara Baseline Survey 2015" from Ethiopia (N = 3113). Results Giving colostrum was strongly associated with EBF at all three time points, controlling for multiple confounders. Putting the baby to the breast before cleaning the baby and before cleaning the mother was significantly associated with EBF within 1 h and for the first 3 days. EBF within an hour of birth was more likely for girl babies than boy babies. Having a healthcare professional check whether the baby was sucking well was significantly associated with EBF 3 days post-birth. Conclusions The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding within 1 h of birth and exclusively thereafter for 6 months, which can improve health outcomes for infants and children. In Ethiopia, many factors influence breastfeeding practices, but little is known about how these factors differ at various key timepoints in the 6 months after birth. Our study provides important information on correlates of EBF at three timepoints and shows that factors that are significantly correlated with EBF vary over time. Future research should assess the potential causal links among statistically significant associations between EBF and risk factors at various times between birth and 6 months of age. Ultimately, these findings have the potential to inform areas of intervention related to promoting EBF.
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- Seblewongel Yigletu
- Department of Community Health, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Community Health, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA
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- Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Community Health, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA
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Li C, Wei Z, Wang Y, Sun L. Associations between Suicidal Ideation and Relatives' Physical and Mental Health among Community Residents: Differences between Family Members and Lineal Consanguinity. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:15997. [PMID: 36498070 PMCID: PMC9737015 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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(1) Background: Despite the verified relationship between relatives’ characteristics and individual suicidal ideation, few studies have discussed the role of family members and lineal consanguinity independently according to whether they live together with the individuals or not. (2) Methods: The data in this study were collected in November 2019 and identified rural adults over 18 years old in Shandong as the survey objects, with a total of 879 valid cases included in this survey. Logistic regression analysis was employed to examine the risk factors affecting adults’ suicidal ideation and differentiate the effects of a family member and lineal consanguinity’s physical and mental health. Relatives’ physical and mental health were estimated by three aspects: whether they were suffering from chronic diseases, mental illness, or alcoholism. (3) Results: The study showed that a family member’s physical (OR = 2.303, p < 0.01) and mental health (OR = 5.877, p < 0.05) was related to suicidal ideation, but the association between lineal consanguinities’ physical and mental health and suicidal ideation were not supported. People over 40 years old (OR = 6.528, p < 0.05), from only-child families (OR = 4.335, p < 0.01), with household indebtedness (OR = 2.992, p < 0.001), or difficulty falling asleep (OR = 3.165, p < 0.001) had risk factors of suicidal ideation. (4) Conclusions: The physical and mental health of individuals’ family members are related to their suicidal ideation, and their lineal consanguinities’ physical and mental health are not related to suicidal ideation. These findings imply the different associations between family environment, genetic factors, and suicidal ideation. Family members’ health should be considered as a factor to prevent and control suicidal behaviors, including suicidal ideation.
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- Caifeng Li
- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- National Health Commission of China (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- National Health Commission of China (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- National Health Commission of China (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- National Health Commission of China (NHC) Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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Mollberg M, Ladfors LV, Strömbeck C, Elden H, Ladfors L. Increased incidence of shoulder dystocia but a declining incidence of obstetric brachial plexus palsy in vaginally delivered infants. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2022; 102:76-81. [PMID: 36345990 PMCID: PMC9780711 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) is a serious form of neonatal morbidity. The primary aim of this population-based registry study was to examine temporal trends, 1997-2019, of OBPP in infants delivered vaginally in a cephalic presentation. The secondary aim was to examine temporal changes in the incidence of associated risk factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a population-based registry study including singleton, cephalic, vaginally delivered infants, 1997-2019, in Sweden. To compare changes in the incidence rates of OBPP and associated risk factors over time, univariate logistic regression was used and odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. RESULTS The incidence of OBPP in infants delivered vaginally in a cephalic presentation decreased from 3.1 per 1000 births in 1997 to 1.0 per 1000 births in 2019 (OR 0.31, 95% CI 0.24-0.40). Conversely, the incidence of shoulder dystocia increased from 2.0 per 1000 in 1997 to 3.3 per 1000 in 2019 (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.34-2.01). Over time, the proportion of women with body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or greater increased (14.5% in 2019 compared with 8.0% in year 1997, OR 1.96, 95% CI 1.89-2.03), more women had induction of labor (20.5% in 2019 compared with 8.6% in 1997, OR 2.74, 95% CI 2.66-2.83) and epidural analgesia (41.2% in 2019 compared with 29.0% in 1997, OR 1.72, 95% CI 1.68-1.75). In contrast, there was a decrease in the rate of operative vaginal delivery (6.0% in 2019, compared with 8.1% in 1997, OR 0.72, 95% CI 0.69, 0.75) and in the proportion of infants with a birthweight greater than 4500 g (2.7% in 2019 compared with 3.8% in 1997, OR 0.70, 95% CI 0.66-0.74). The decline in the incidence of these two risk factors explained only a small fraction of the overall decrease in OBPP between 1997-2002 and 2015-219. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of OBPP in vaginally delivered infants in a cephalic presentation at birth decreased during the period 1997-2019 despite an increase in important risk factors including shoulder dystocia.
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- Margareta Mollberg
- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska AcademyGothenburg UniversityGothenburgSweden
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- Clinical Epidemiology Division, Department of Medicine—SolnaKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
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- Department of Woman and Child Health, Neuropediatric Unit, Astrid Lindgren Children's HospitalKarolinska University HospitalStockholmSweden
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- Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska AcademyGothenburg UniversityGothenburgSweden
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg UniversitySahlgrenska University HospitalGothenburgSweden
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Prescott HC, Kadel RP, Eyman JR, Freyberg R, Quarrick M, Brewer D, Hasselbeck R. Risk-Adjusting Mortality in the Nationwide Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. J Gen Intern Med 2022; 37:3877-3884. [PMID: 35028862 PMCID: PMC9640507 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-07377-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND The US Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system began reporting risk-adjusted mortality for intensive care (ICU) admissions in 2005. However, while the VA's mortality model has been updated and adapted for risk-adjustment of all inpatient hospitalizations, recent model performance has not been published. We sought to assess the current performance of VA's 4 standardized mortality models: acute care 30-day mortality (acute care SMR-30); ICU 30-day mortality (ICU SMR-30); acute care in-hospital mortality (acute care SMR); and ICU in-hospital mortality (ICU SMR). METHODS Retrospective cohort study with split derivation and validation samples. Standardized mortality models were fit using derivation data, with coefficients applied to the validation sample. Nationwide VA hospitalizations that met model inclusion criteria during fiscal years 2017-2018(derivation) and 2019 (validation) were included. Model performance was evaluated using c-statistics to assess discrimination and comparison of observed versus predicted deaths to assess calibration. RESULTS Among 1,143,351 hospitalizations eligible for the acute care SMR-30 during 2017-2019, in-hospital mortality was 1.8%, and 30-day mortality was 4.3%. C-statistics for the SMR models in validation data were 0.870 (acute care SMR-30); 0.864 (ICU SMR-30); 0.914 (acute care SMR); and 0.887 (ICU SMR). There were 16,036 deaths (4.29% mortality) in the SMR-30 validation cohort versus 17,458 predicted deaths (4.67%), reflecting 0.38% over-prediction. Across deciles of predicted risk, the absolute difference in observed versus predicted percent mortality was a mean of 0.38%, with a maximum error of 1.81% seen in the highest-risk decile. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The VA's SMR models, which incorporate patient physiology on presentation, are highly predictive and demonstrate good calibration both overall and across risk deciles. The current SMR models perform similarly to the initial ICU SMR model, indicating appropriate adaption and re-calibration.
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- Hallie C Prescott
- VA Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. .,University of Michigan, Department of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- VA Center for Strategic Analytics and Reporting, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. NW Room 668, Washington, DC, 20420, USA
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- VA Center for Strategic Analytics and Reporting, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. NW Room 668, Washington, DC, 20420, USA
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- VA Center for Strategic Analytics and Reporting, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. NW Room 668, Washington, DC, 20420, USA
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- VA Center for Strategic Analytics and Reporting, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. NW Room 668, Washington, DC, 20420, USA
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- VA Center for Strategic Analytics and Reporting, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. NW Room 668, Washington, DC, 20420, USA
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- VA Inpatient Evaluation Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Ave. NW Room 668, Washington, DC, 20420, USA
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Yang X, Xia M, Chang X, Zhu X, Sun X, Yang Y, Wang L, Liu Q, Zhang Y, Xu Y, Lin H, Liu L, Yao X, Hu X, Gao J, Yan H, Gao X, Bian H. A novel model for detecting advanced fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2022; 38:e3570. [PMID: 35938229 PMCID: PMC9788169 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIMS The study aimed to develop a novel noninvasive model to detect advanced fibrosis based on routinely available clinical and laboratory tests. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 309 patients who underwent liver biopsy were randomly divided into the estimation group (n = 201) and validation group (n = 108). The model was developed using multiple regression analysis in the estimation group and further verified in the validation group. Diagnostic accuracy was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. RESULTS The model was named NAFLD Fibrosis Index (NFI): -10.844 + 0.046 × age - 0.01 × platelet count + 0.19 × 2h postprandial plasma glucose (PG) + 0.294 × conjugated bilirubin - 0.015 × ALT + 0.039 × AST + 0.109 × total iron binding capacity -0.033 × parathyroid hormone (PTH). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of NFI was 0.86 (95% CI: 0.79-0.93, p < 0.001) in the estimation group and 0.80 (95% CI: 0.69-0.91, p < 0.001) in the validation group, higher than NFS, FIB4, APRI, and BARD, and similar to FibroScan (NFI AUC = 0.77, 95% CI: 0.66-0.89, p = 0.001 vs. FibroScan AUC = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.62-0.90, p = 0.002). By applying the low cut-off value (-2.756), advanced fibrosis could be excluded among 49.3% and 48% of patients in the estimation group (sensitivity: 93.1%, NPV: 97.9%, specificity: 55.2%, and PPV: 26.0%) and validation group (sensitivity: 81.3%, NPV: 94.2%, specificity: 53.3%, and PPV: 23.2%), respectively, allowing them to avoid liver biopsy. CONCLUSIONS The study has established a novel model for advanced fibrosis, the diagnostic accuracy of which is superior to the current clinical scoring systems and is similar to FibroScan.
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- Xinyu Yang
- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Military Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Department of GeriatricsQingpu Branch of Zhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of RadiologyZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of PathologyShanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Clinical NutritionZhongshan HospitalCenter of Clinical EpidemiologyEBM of Fudan UniversityFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismZhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Fudan Institute for Metabolic DiseaseFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- Department of Endocrinology and MetabolismWusong Branch of Zhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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Ikeda H, Ohta R, Sano C. Risk Factors for Delayed Diagnosis of Acute Cholecystitis among Rural Older Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Medicina (Kaunas) 2022; 58. [PMID: 36295553 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58101392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background and objectives: Acute cholecystitis causes acute abdominal pain and may necessitate emergency surgery or intensive antibiotic therapy and percutaneous drainage, depending on the patient’s condition. The symptoms of acute cholecystitis in older patients may be atypical and difficult to diagnose, causing delayed treatment. Clarifying the risk factors for delayed diagnosis among older patients could lead to early diagnosis and treatment of acute cholecystitis. This study aimed to explore the risk factors for delayed diagnosis of acute cholecystitis among rural older patients. Material and Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients aged over 65 years diagnosed with acute cholecystitis at a rural community hospital. The primary outcome was the time from symptom onset to acute cholecystitis diagnosis. We reviewed the electronic medical records of patients with acute cholecystitis and investigated whether they were diagnosed and treated for the condition at the time of symptom onset. Results: The average ages of the control and exposure groups were 77.71 years (standard deviation [SD] = 14.62) and 80.13 years (SD = 13.95), respectively. Additionally, 41.7% and 64.1% of the participants in the control and exposure groups, respectively, were men. The logistic regression model revealed that the serum albumin level was significantly related to a time to diagnosis > 3 days (odds ratio = 0.51; 95% confidence interval, 0.28−0.94). Conclusion: Low serum albumin levels are related to delayed diagnosis of cholecystitis and male sex. The presence of abdominal pain and a high body mass index (BMI) may be related to early cholecystitis diagnosis. Clinicians should be concerned about the delay in cholecystitis diagnosis in older female patients with poor nutritional conditions, including low serum albumin levels, a low BMI, vague symptoms, and no abdominal pain.
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Chen J, Yin Y, Zhang Y, Lin X, Chen T, Yang Z, Wang D, Zhong W. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Adults Aged 40 Years and Older in Southeast China: A Cross-Sectional Study During 2019-2020. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2022; 17:2317-2328. [PMID: 36159656 PMCID: PMC9491879 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s377857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of many major public health problems in China, and its prevalence and associated risk factors in the southeast of China need to be determined to facilitate disease control and prevention. Methods A multistage stratified cluster sampling method was used to select 5486 participants aged ≥ 40 years from nine COPD monitoring districts in Fujian Province during 2019–2020. Participants were interviewed using a laptop-based questionnaire and underwent pulmonary function tests. COPD was diagnosed according to the 2019 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria. Results Final analysis was conducted using data from 4999 participants with qualified post-bronchodilator results. The prevalence of COPD was 11.6% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 10.5–12.7). Risk factors for COPD in the logistic regression model were being male (odds ratio [OR] = 2.83, 95% CI: 2.01–3.98), > 70 years old (OR = 16.16, 95% CI: 8.14–32.08), having a low body mass index (BMI) (OR = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.13–2.89), parental history of respiratory disease (OR = 1.78, 95% CI: 1.50–2.10), being a current (OR = 2.82, 95% CI: 1.83–4.36) or former (OR = 2.47, 95% CI: 1.45–4.19) smoker, and indoor exposure to biomass (OR = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.05–1.58). Conclusion The estimated prevalence of COPD in southeast China is high. COPD was strongly associated with sex, aging, a low BMI, parental history of respiratory diseases, smoking, and indoor exposure to biomass in adults aged ≥ 40 years. The government should urgently implement comprehensive measures to reduce the risk factors for COPD.
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- Jingyu Chen
- Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China
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- Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China
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Ballard HA, Hajduk J, Cheon EC, King MR, Barsuk JH. Clinical and demographic factors associated with pediatric difficult intravenous access in the operating room. Paediatr Anaesth 2022; 32:792-800. [PMID: 35293066 PMCID: PMC9310763 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pediatric intravenous catheter insertion can be difficult in the operating room due to the technical challenges of small diameter vessels and the need to rapidly gain intravenous access in anesthetized children. Few studies have examined factors associated with difficult vascular access in the operating room, especially accounting for the increased possibility to use ultrasound guidance. AIMS The primary aim of the study was to identify factors associated with pediatric difficult vascular access in the operating room. Our primary hypothesis was that Black race, Hispanic ethnicity, and ultrasound use would be associated with pediatric difficult vascular access. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from a cohort of pediatric patients who had intravenous catheters inserted in the operating room at an academic tertiary care children's hospital from March 2020 to February 2021. We measured associations among patients who were labeled as having difficult vascular access (>2 attempts at access) with demographic, clinical, and hospital factors. RESULTS 12 728 intravenous catheter insertions were analyzed. Multivariable analysis showed significantly higher odds of difficult vascular access with Black non-Hispanic race (1.43, 95% CI: 1.06-1.93, p = .018), younger age (0.93, 95% CI: 0.89-0.98, p = .005), overweight (1.41, 95% CI: 1.04-1.90, p = .025) and obese body mass index (1.56, 95% 95% CI: 1.12-2.17, p = .008), and American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status III (1.54, 95% CI:1.11-2.13, p = .01). The attending anesthesiologist compared to all other practitioners (certified registered nurse anesthetist: (0.41, 95% CI: 0.31-0.56, p < .001, registered nurse: 0.25, 95% CI: 0.13-0.48, p < .001, trainee: 0.21, 95% CI: 0.17-0.28, p-value <.001 with attending as reference variable) and ultrasound use (2.61, 95% CI: 1.85-3.69, p < .001) were associated with successful intravenous catheter placement. CONCLUSIONS Black non-Hispanic race/ethnicity, younger age, obese/overweight body mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status III, and ultrasound were all associated with pediatric difficult vascular access in the operating room.
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- Heather A. Ballard
- Department of Pediatric AnesthesiologyAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Department of Pediatric AnesthesiologyAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Department of Pediatric AnesthesiologyAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Department of Pediatric AnesthesiologyAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicagoIllinoisUSA
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- Department of MedicineNorthwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineChicagoIllinoisUSA
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Chapu I, Okello DK, Okello RCO, Odong TL, Sarkar S, Balota M. Exploration of Alternative Approaches to Phenotyping of Late Leaf Spot and Groundnut Rosette Virus Disease for Groundnut Breeding. Front Plant Sci 2022; 13:912332. [PMID: 35774822 PMCID: PMC9238324 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.912332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Late leaf spot (LLS), caused by Nothopassalora personata (Berk. & M.A Curt.), and groundnut rosette disease (GRD), [caused by groundnut rosette virus (GRV)], represent the most important biotic constraints to groundnut production in Uganda. Application of visual scores in selection for disease resistance presents a challenge especially when breeding experiments are large because it is resource-intensive, subjective, and error-prone. High-throughput phenotyping (HTP) can alleviate these constraints. The objective of this study is to determine if HTP derived indices can replace visual scores in a groundnut breeding program in Uganda. Fifty genotypes were planted under rain-fed conditions at two locations, Nakabango (GRD hotspot) and NaSARRI (LLS hotspot). Three handheld sensors (RGB camera, GreenSeeker, and Thermal camera) were used to collect HTP data on the dates visual scores were taken. Pearson correlation was made between the indices and visual scores, and logistic models for predicting visual scores were developed. Normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) (r = -0.89) and red-green-blue (RGB) color space indices CSI (r = 0.76), v* (r = -0.80), and b* (r = -0.75) were highly correlated with LLS visual scores. NDVI (r = -0.72), v* (r = -0.71), b* (r = -0.64), and GA (r = -0.67) were best related to the GRD visual symptoms. Heritability estimates indicated NDVI, green area (GA), greener area (GGA), a*, and hue angle having the highest heritability (H 2 > 0.75). Logistic models developed using these indices were 68% accurate for LLS and 45% accurate for GRD. The accuracy of the models improved to 91 and 84% when the nearest score method was used for LLS and GRD, respectively. Results presented in this study indicated that use of handheld remote sensing tools can improve screening for GRD and LLS resistance, and the best associated indices can be used for indirect selection for resistance and improve genetic gain in groundnut breeding.
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- Ivan Chapu
- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Blackland Research and Extension Center, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Temple, TX, United States
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- School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Tidewater AREC, Virginia Tech, Suffolk, VA, United States
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Hollanda Oliveira L, Viana MDS, Luize CM, de Carvalho RS, Cirenza C, de Oliveira Dietrich C, Correia LC, das Virgens C, Medeiros Filgueiras J, Barreto M, Porto E, Coutinho E, de Paola Â. Underuse of Catheter Ablation as First-Line Therapy for Supraventricular Tachycardia. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e022648. [PMID: 35656985 PMCID: PMC9238702 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.022648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Background Catheter ablation (CA) is a safe, effective, cost‐effective technique and may be considered a first‐line strategy for the treatment of symptomatic supraventricular tachycardias (SVT). Despite the high prospect of cure and the recommendations of international guidelines in considering CA as a first‐line treatment strategy, the average time between diagnosis and the procedure may be long. The present study aims to evaluate predictors related to non‐referral for CA as first‐line treatment in patients with SVT. Methods and Results The model was derived from a retrospective cohort of patients with SVT or ventricular pre‐excitation referred for CA in a tertiary center. Clinical and demographical features were used as independent variables and non‐referral for CA as first‐line treatment the dependent variable in a stepwise logistic regression analysis. Among 20 clinical‐demographic variables from 350 patients, 10 were included in initial logistic regression analysis: age, women, presence of pre‐excitation on ECG, palpitation, dyspnea and chest discomfort, number of antiarrhythmic drugs before ablation, number of concomitant symptoms, symptoms’ duration and evaluations in the emergency room due to SVT. After multivariable adjusted analysis, age (odds ratio [OR], 1.2; 95% CI 1.01–1.32; P=0.04), chest discomfort during supraventricular tachycardia (OR, 2.7; CI 1.6–4.7; P<0.001) and number of antiarrhythmic drugs before ablation (OR, 1.8; CI 1.4–2.3; P<0.001) showed a positive independent association for non‐referral for CA as SVT first‐line treatment. Conclusions The independent predictors of non‐referral for CA as first‐line treatment in our logistic regression analysis indicate the existence of biases in the decision‐making process in the referral process of patients who would benefit the most from catheter ablation. They very likely suggest a skewed medical decision‐making process leading to catheter ablation underuse.
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- Lucas Hollanda Oliveira
- From Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Federal University of São Paulo São Paulo Brazil.,Fundação Bahiana de Cardiologia Salvador Brazil.,Hospital Aliança Salvador Brazil
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- From Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Federal University of São Paulo São Paulo Brazil
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- From Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Federal University of São Paulo São Paulo Brazil.,Hospital Moriah São Paulo Brazil
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- From Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Federal University of São Paulo São Paulo Brazil
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- From Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Federal University of São Paulo São Paulo Brazil
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Liu L, Chen Y, Wang L, Yang F, Li X, Luo S, Yang L, Wang T, Song D, Huang D. Dissecting B/Plasma Cells in Periodontitis at Single-Cell/Bulk Resolution. J Dent Res 2022; 101:1388-1397. [PMID: 35620808 DOI: 10.1177/00220345221099442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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In recent decades, our understanding of periodontitis has evolved from that based on a gross/histologic level to one on a cellular/molecular level. Previous landscape studies have explored molecular subtyping, diagnosis, and gingival tissue cell decomposition in periodontitis, and meaningful results have been obtained at a transcriptomic level. However, current periodontitis transcriptomic studies lack a finer dissection of the intercommunication between immune cells and the biological processes of specific immune cell subtypes. In this study, we classified 15 immune cell types in periodontitis at a single-cell level and conducted a cell communication analysis based on a multicenter integrated single-cell transcriptome profile, in which plasma cell-generated macrophage migration inhibitory factor can communicate with most other immune cells in periodontitis. A pseudotime analysis focusing on B/plasma cell infiltration in periodontitis revealed 2 distinct cell fates (CFs) for B/plasma cells. In addition, at a bulk tissue level, a single-sample gene set enrichment analysis showed a similar immune cell infiltration trend, and a weighted gene coexpression network analysis identified an immune-related gene module. Combined with the above findings, we used machine learning methods to further narrow down potential gene candidates for developing and validating molecular diagnostic models of periodontitis. Multivariable logistic regression of a large public cohort (68 healthy vs. 235 periodontitis) and an independent validation cohort (12 healthy vs. 7 periodontitis) showed the CF1 signature provides a good discrimination and calibration performance with clinical benefits at a proper threshold probability. Furthermore, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction validation of the gene candidates was performed in both snap-frozen gingival tissues and gingival crevicular fluids. Our transcriptomic landscape analysis at both single-cell and bulk tissue resolutions thereby illustrates the B/plasma cell infiltration process in periodontitis and reveals a gene signature that may assist in molecular diagnosis of the disease.
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- L Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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