Mild to moderate hyponatremia at discharge is associated with increased risk of recurrence in patients with community-acquired pneumonia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2019.12.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder in hospitalized patients with pneumonia. Different studies have shown an association of hyponatremia on admission and worse patient's outcome. Yet, the impact of hyponatremia at discharge or… read more here.
Keywords: recurrence; hyponatremia; admission; discharge ... See more keywords
Trends in the incidence and mortality of patients with community-acquired septic shock 2003-2016.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2019.05.025
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the incidence and mortality of adult patients with community-acquired septic shock (CASS) and the influence of source control (SC) and other risk factors on the outcome. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included… read more here.
Keywords: septic shock; community acquired; mortality; incidence mortality ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Sofia Fluorescent immunoassay analyzer for pneumococcal urinary antigen detection in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2017.07.005
Abstract: The Sofia Streptococcus pneumoniae FIA® test was prospectively evaluated in non-concentrated urine samples of 106 hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia. The test detected pneumococcal urinary antigen in 24/31 (77.4%) confirmed pneumococcal community-acquired pneumonia episodes. The… read more here.
Keywords: pneumococcal urinary; community acquired; acquired pneumonia; hospitalized patients ... See more keywords
Risk factors for the development of esophageal candidiasis among patients in community hospital
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00132-w
Abstract: The aim of this study was to clarify risk factors for esophageal candidiasis (EC) in immunocompetent patients in a community hospital. 7736 patients who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy at our hospital from April 2012 to July 2018… read more here.
Keywords: risk; factors development; risk factors; esophageal candidiasis ... See more keywords
Institutional review board training when patients and community members are engaged as researchers
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DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmw112
Abstract: Abstract Background. Patient engagement efforts often rely on a participatory research approach, which means engaging patients and community members in all aspects of research. As research team members, they require familiarity with the principles of… read more here.
Keywords: research; community members; community; institutional review ... See more keywords
Characterizing Risk Factors for Clostridioides difficile Infection among Hospitalized Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1128/aac.00417-21
Abstract: Hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are at risk of developing Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). We developed and tested clinical decision rules for identifying CDI risk in this patient population. ABSTRACT Hospitalized patients with community-acquired… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalized patients; infection; risk; community acquired ... See more keywords
Patients with community-acquired bacteremia of unknown origin: clinical characteristics and usefulness of microbiological results for therapeutic issues: a single-center cohort study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12941-017-0214-0
Abstract: Bacteremia of unknown origin (BUO) are associated with increased mortality compared to those with identified sources. Microbiological data of those patients could help to characterize an appropriate empirical antibiotic treatment before bloodcultures results are available… read more here.
Keywords: unknown origin; acquired bacteremia; bacteremia unknown; community acquired ... See more keywords
Clinical Utility of Routine CBC Testing in Patients with Community‐Acquired Pneumonia
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DOI: 10.12788/jhm.2734
Abstract: &NA; The goal of this study was to identify situations in which routine complete blood count (CBC) testing could be avoided in patients with community‐acquired pneumonia (CAP). This was a retrospective study of 50 patients… read more here.
Keywords: community acquired; cbc; patients community; cbc testing ... See more keywords
Influence of overweight and obesity on the mortality of hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i1.104
Abstract: BACKGROUND Obesity is associated with a better prognosis in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (the so-called obesity survival paradox), but conflicting results have been found. AIM To investigate the relationship between all-cause mortality and body mass… read more here.
Keywords: overweight obesity; patients community; mortality; acquired pneumonia ... See more keywords
Evaluation of viral co-infections among patients with community-associated Clostridioides difficile infection
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240549
Abstract: We assessed viral co-infections in 155 patients with community-associated Clostridioides difficile infection in five U.S. sites during December 2012–February 2013. Eighteen patients (12%) tested positive for norovirus (n = 10), adenovirus (n = 4), rotavirus… read more here.
Keywords: community associated; difficile infection; clostridioides difficile; viral infections ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Prognostic Significance of Malnutrition in Hypertensive Patients in a Community Setting
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.822376
Abstract: Background Malnutrition is a significantly poor prognostic factor for a variety of cardiovascular diseases. However, its prevalence and prognostic value in hypertensive patients is still unclear. The present study sought to determine the prevalence and… read more here.
Keywords: malnutrition hypertensive; hypertensive patients; prevalence prognostic; mortality ... See more keywords