Corticosteroids for COVID‐19 patients requiring oxygen support? Yes, but not for everyone: Effect of corticosteroids on mortality and intensive care unit admission in patients with COVID‐19 according to patients' oxygen requirements
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.26635
Abstract: Corticosteroids reduce mortality in hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), but the response seems to vary according to the level of respiratory support needed. This retrospective cohort study included COVID‐19 patients with oxygen saturation… read more here.
Keywords: oxygen; patients requiring; covid patients; patients oxygen ... See more keywords
The Impact of Designated Behavioral Health Services on Resource Utilization and Quality of Care in Patients Requiring Constant Observation in a General Hospital Setting: A Quality Improvement Project
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DOI: 10.1007/s10597-018-0258-4
Abstract: Constant observation (CO) is a common economic burden on general hospitals. A quality improvement (QI) project focusing on behavioral health (BH) management of this population was piloted using a novel BH protocol for the proactive… read more here.
Keywords: constant observation; patients requiring; quality; project ... See more keywords
Comparison of formulas and methods for high myopia patients requiring intraocular lens powers less than six diopters
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-017-0611-6
Abstract: PurposeTo determine the best method to minimize postoperative hyperopia and achieve mild myopia in patients requiring low-powered ( read more here.
Keywords: patients requiring; high myopia; myopia; formula ... See more keywords
A randomized controlled trial and cost‐effectiveness analysis of early cannulation arteriovenous grafts versus tunneled central venous catheters in patients requiring urgent vascular access for hemodialysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2016.10.103
Abstract: Objective: Early cannulation arteriovenous grafts (ecAVGs) are proposed as an alternative to tunneled central venous catheters (TCVCs) in patients requiring immediate vascular access for hemodialysis (HD). We compared bacteremia rates in patients treated with ecAVG… read more here.
Keywords: patients requiring; urgent vascular; vascular access; avf ... See more keywords
Promising remissions in relapsed refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma patients requiring multiple salvage regimens before transplantation in the brentuximab vedotin era
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lrr.2021.100276
Abstract: Relapsed/refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (R/R cHL) patients refractory to first line salvage have poor outcomes. Herein we report the outcome of R/R cHL patients requiring ≥two vs. one line in the era of chemo-immunotherapy. Among… read more here.
Keywords: relapsed refractory; patients requiring; hodgkin lymphoma; classical hodgkin ... See more keywords
Lipoprotein concentration in patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-96728-3
Abstract: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a relevant technology for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or acute cardiac failure (ACF), is a frequent cause of systemic inflammatory response syndrome. During sepsis, HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) and… read more here.
Keywords: extracorporeal membrane; patients requiring; membrane oxygenation; lipoprotein ... See more keywords
Pre-death grief in patients requiring hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
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DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2022.2150723
Abstract: This study aimed to understand the pre-death grief experienced by patients requiring Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. The sample consisted of nine adult patients. A semi-structured interview was applied individually, and audio was recorded and analyzed… read more here.
Keywords: requiring hematopoietic; death grief; death; patients requiring ... See more keywords
A cost minimisation analysis comparing oral linezolid and intravenous daptomycin administered via an outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy programme in patients requiring prolonged antibiotic courses.
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DOI: 10.1080/1120009x.2022.2145452
Abstract: This study is an economic analysis seeking to examine cost savings that may be accrued from usage of oral linezolid in place of OPAT IV daptomycin in patients requiring prolonged courses of IV or highly… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic therapy; cost; analysis; requiring prolonged ... See more keywords
Screening for colorectal cancer in Tianhe, Guangzhou: results of combining fecal immunochemical tests and risk factors for selecting patients requiring colonoscopy
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DOI: 10.1093/gastro/gox030
Abstract: Abstract Objective To explore the performance of a protocol combining fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and a high-risk factor questionnaire (HRFQ) for selecting patients requiring colonoscopy as part of a population-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program… read more here.
Keywords: hrfq; patients requiring; fecal immunochemical; colonoscopy ... See more keywords
Remdesivir Use in Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation due to COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa481
Abstract: Abstract Background Remdesivir has been associated with accelerated recovery of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, whether it is also beneficial in patients requiring mechanical ventilation is uncertain. Methods All consecutive intensive care unit (ICU)… read more here.
Keywords: requiring mechanical; patients requiring; ventilation; hospital ... See more keywords
Utility of D-dimers in COVID-19 Patients Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
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DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001775
Abstract: A retrospective study was performed examining the trend of inflammatory markers, including D-dimers, in 29 COVID-19 patients requiring veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. We observed that COVID-19 patients with pre-cannulation D-dimer levels >3,000… read more here.
Keywords: covid patients; membrane oxygenation; extracorporeal membrane; patients requiring ... See more keywords