Retrospective review of serotonergic medication tolerability in patients with neuroendocrine tumors with biochemically proven carcinoid syndrome
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30633
Abstract: Patients with carcinoid tumors frequently could benefit from the pharmacologic treatment of depression and anxiety. However, many prescribers avoid serotonergic medications due to the theoretical risk of exacerbating carcinoid syndrome. read more here.
Keywords: review serotonergic; medication tolerability; carcinoid syndrome; tolerability patients ... See more keywords
A retrospective review of 34 cases of pediatric pituitary adenoma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-017-3538-3
Abstract: PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to study invasiveness, tumor features and clinical symptoms of pediatric pituitary adenoma, and to discuss some inconclusive results in prior studies.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 34 cases of children ( read more here.
Keywords: adenoma; pituitary adenoma; pediatric pituitary; retrospective review ... See more keywords
Refractory pouchitis improves after administration of the green tea polyphenol EGCG: a retrospective review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-017-2906-5
Abstract: IntroductionUlcerative colitis (UC) is a common, chronic, inflammatory process limited to the colon. UC affects up to 1 million individuals in the USA alone and requires resection in up to 30% of patients. Resection is… read more here.
Keywords: refractory; retrospective review; pouchitis; green tea ... See more keywords
The cervical spine can be cleared without MRI after blunt trauma:A retrospective review of a single level 1 trauma center experience over 8 years.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.03.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND The newest CT scanners provide resolution comparable to MRIs leading many to question when and whether cervical spine MRIs are warranted. METHODS An 8 year retrospective review identified 241 patients who underwent CT scan… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spine; cleared without; spine cleared; mri ... See more keywords
Potentially preventable trauma deaths: A retrospective review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.03.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND Reviewing prehospital trauma deaths provides an opportunity to identify system improvements that may reduce trauma mortality. The objective of this study was to identify the number and rate of potentially preventable trauma deaths through… read more here.
Keywords: potentially preventable; hospital; trauma deaths; preventable trauma ... See more keywords
Retrospective Review of Underlying Causes of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Failure Requiring Open Conversion: FT08.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.03.065
Abstract: underwent in situ aortic reconstructions (48% abdominal aortic, 52% aortoiliac) using CAAs for infective aortic aneurysm (n 1⁄4 25 [66%]) and aortic prosthesis infection (n 1⁄4 13 [34%]). Among them, four (10.5%) patients presented with… read more here.
Keywords: endovascular aneurysm; causes endovascular; aneurysm repair; underlying causes ... See more keywords
Cranioplasty Outcomes and Analysis of the Factors Influencing Surgical Site Infection: A Retrospective Review of More than 10 Years of Institutional Experience.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.01.106
Abstract: BACKGROUND As a large amount of clinical evidence supports the use of craniectomy, the frequency of subsequent cranioplasty is increasing. Conflicting complication rates and risk factors of cranioplasty have been reported. We reviewed >10 years… read more here.
Keywords: site infection; infection; years institutional; surgical site ... See more keywords
Retrospective review of SGLT2 inhibitor exposures reported to 13 poison centers
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DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2017.1357824
Abstract: Abstract Background: SGLT2 inhibitors are a new class of oral antidiabetics prescribed in the United States since 2013. They act by inhibiting reabsorption of glucose in the proximal convoluted tubule of the kidney, allowing excess… read more here.
Keywords: sglt2 inhibitors; review sglt2; poison centers; sglt2 ... See more keywords
Medical evacuations in the oil and gas industry: a retrospective review with implications for future evacuation and preventative strategies†
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DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taw095
Abstract: Background: Businesses increasingly conduct operations in remote areas where medical evacuation [Medevac(s)] carries more risk. Royal Dutch Shell developed a remote healthcare strategy whereby enhanced remote healthcare is made available to the patient through use… read more here.
Keywords: medevac; gas industry; per 1000; review ... See more keywords
Lung Cancer Screening at a Military Treatment Facility: A Retrospective Review.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usz386
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women, accounting for more fatalities than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Smoking causes about 85% of all lung cancers in the… read more here.
Keywords: cancer screening; military treatment; lung cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Babesiosis: A Retrospective Review of 38 Cases in the Upper Midwest
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz311
Abstract: Abstract Babesiosis is an emerging health risk, and clinicians need to be aware of its different clinical manifestations. In our cohort of 38 patients, almost half did not recall a tick bite, and diagnosis was… read more here.
Keywords: babesiosis retrospective; cases upper; upper midwest; retrospective review ... See more keywords