Characteristics and predicted outcome of patients lost to follow-up after degenerative lumbar spine surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06528-y
Abstract: The relatively large number of participants lost to follow-up (attrition) in spinal registers calls for studies that investigate the features of these individuals and their possible outcome. The aim was to explore the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: degenerative lumbar; surgery; outcome; lost follow ... See more keywords
Using Marginal Structural Models to analyze Randomized Clinical Trials with non-adherence and lost to follow up.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2021.07.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND In the presence of non-adherence and lost to follow up, results of an Intention to Treat (ITT) analysis may be biased as it is measuring the effect of assignment rather than the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; lost follow; clinical trials; adherence lost ... See more keywords
The fragility of statistically significant results from clinical nutrition randomized controlled trials.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2019.05.024
Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIMS Recently, a parameter called "Fragility index" (FI) has been proposed, which measures how many events the statistical significance relies on. The lower the FI the more "fragile" the results, and thus more… read more here.
Keywords: fragility; clinical nutrition; number; lost follow ... See more keywords
Strategies to engage lost to follow-up patients with phenylketonuria in the United States: Best practice recommendations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2020.100571
Abstract: Background Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the gene encoding phenylalanine hydroxylase, an enzyme that converts phenylalanine to tyrosine. Untreated, PKU is characterized by a range of neuropsychological and… read more here.
Keywords: best practice; patients pku; practice recommendations; lost follow ... See more keywords
Prevalence and predictors of being lost to follow-up after transurethral resection of the prostate
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-24869-z
Abstract: Patient follow-up after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is crucial to evaluate treatment-related outcomes and potential adverse events. We sought to determine the rate of, and factors associated with, patient nonadherence to follow-up after… read more here.
Keywords: resection prostate; lost follow; follow transurethral; transurethral resection ... See more keywords
Retrieval of patients with hepatitis C who were lost to follow-up in Southern Denmark
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DOI: 10.1080/23744235.2023.2189298
Abstract: Abstract Background The goal of the C-Free-South project is to eliminate hepatitis C (HCV) in the Region of Southern Denmark (1.2 million inhabitants). One target group consists of people with HCV who had received care… read more here.
Keywords: lost follow; retrieval patients; patients hepatitis; southern denmark ... See more keywords
Pushing Stones Uphill: Why Patients Are Lost to Follow-Up After Uncomplicated Ureteroscopy.
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DOI: 10.1089/end.2016.0675
Abstract: INTRODUCTION We sought to determine the rate of and factors associated with patient nonadherence to prescribed follow-up after uncomplicated ureteroscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS The records of 247 consecutive patients who underwent ureteroscopy at a tertiary… read more here.
Keywords: uncomplicated ureteroscopy; follow uncomplicated; lost follow; prevention ... See more keywords
Mortality in a Cohort of People Living with HIV in Rural Tanzania, Accounting for Unseen Mortality Among Those Lost to Follow-up.
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DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwaa176
Abstract: Mortality assessment in cohorts with high lost to follow-up (LTFU) is challenging in settings with limited civil registration systems. We aimed to assess mortality in a clinical cohort (KIULARCO) of HIV-infected persons in rural Tanzania,… read more here.
Keywords: tanzania accounting; rural tanzania; accounting; mortality ... See more keywords
Reengagement of HIV-infected children lost to follow-up after active mobile phone tracing in a rural area of Mozambique.
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DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmy041
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Retention in care and reengagement of lost to follow-up (LTFU) patients are priority challenges in pediatric HIV care. We aimed to assess whether a telephone-call active tracing program facilitated reengagement in care (RIC) in… read more here.
Keywords: hiv; lost follow; telephone; reengagement ... See more keywords
Failure to return pillbox is a predictor of being lost to follow-up among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in rural Tanzania.
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DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13223
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Pill count is used to assess drug adherence in people living with HIV (PLHIV). Carrying a pillbox is associated with fear of concealment and stigma and might indicate poor adherence and predict someone who… read more here.
Keywords: pillbox; people living; living hiv; return ... See more keywords
HCV microelimination strategies: An interventional study in diagnosed patients without access to the system
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DOI: 10.1111/liv.14824
Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) one‐step diagnosis improves recovery in patients with active infection. However, patients with previous anti‐HCV+ may be excluded. We aimed to identify and retrieve non‐referred or lost‐to‐follow‐up HCV‐infected patients. All anti‐HCV+ patients… read more here.
Keywords: lost follow; anti hcv; hcv microelimination; hcv patients ... See more keywords