High turnover of extracellular matrix reflected by specific protein fragments measured in serum is associated with poor outcomes in two metastatic breast cancer cohorts
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DOI: 10.1002/ijc.31627
Abstract: Increased extracellular matrix (ECM) formation and matrix metalloprotease (MMP)‐mediated ECM degradation are parts of tumorgenesis and generates collagen fragments that are released into circulation. We evaluated the association of specific collagen fragments measured in serum… read more here.
Keywords: collagen; associated shorter; extracellular matrix; collagen fragments ... See more keywords
Ectopic fat in liver and skeletal muscle is associated with shorter overall survival in patients with colorectal liver metastases
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DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12723
Abstract: Myosteatosis has been associated with shorter overall survival in cancer patients. The increase in ectopic fat might not be limited to skeletal muscle only and might also extend to other sites such as the liver,… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; associated shorter; liver; shorter overall ... See more keywords
Early Infectious Diseases Specialty Intervention Is Associated With Shorter Hospital Stays and Lower Readmission Rates: A Retrospective Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy494
Abstract: Background Intervention by infectious diseases (ID) physicians improves outcomes for inpatients in Medicare, but patients with other insurance types could fare differently. We assessed whether ID involvement leads to better outcomes among privately insured patients… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; readmission; infectious diseases; associated shorter ... See more keywords
Factors associated with shorter length of admission among people with dementia in England and Wales: retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047255
Abstract: Objectives To identify aspects of the organisation and delivery of acute inpatient services for people with dementia that are associated with shorter length of hospital stay. Design and setting Retrospective cohort study of patients admitted… read more here.
Keywords: people dementia; admission; retrospective cohort; associated shorter ... See more keywords