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Machine Learning Improves the Identification of Individuals With Higher Morbidity and Avoidable Health Costs After Acute Coronary Syndromes.

NewsemiaNovember 30, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 30, 2020020

Related Articles Machine Learning Improves the Identification of Individuals With Higher Morbidity and Avoidable Health Costs After Acute Coronary Syndromes. Value Health. 2020 Dec;23(12):1570-1579 Authors:...

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Pathologic complete response is associated with decreased morbidity following rectal cancer resection

NewsemiaNovember 27, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 27, 2020019

There are conflicting data regarding the relationship between pathologic complete response (pCR) and post-operative complications following rectal cancer resection. The objective of this study was...

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The Role of Blame Attribution in Post-Concussion Syndrome Morbidity: A Retrospective Analysis of Patients at a Subspecialty Clinic

NewsemiaNovember 26, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 26, 2020016

Objective To compare the presentation of Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) based on whom the patient blames for the initial concussion. Background Psychological risk factors, such as...

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Association between platelet counts and morbidity and mortality after endovascular repair for type B aortic dissection.

NewsemiaNovember 22, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 22, 202007

Related Articles Association between platelet counts and morbidity and mortality after endovascular repair for type B aortic dissection. Platelets. 2020 Nov 19;:1-9 Authors: Xie E,...

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[Morbidity of congenital heart disease in children with anorectal malformations and related treatment].

NewsemiaNovember 21, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 21, 202006

Related Articles [Morbidity of congenital heart disease in children with anorectal malformations and related treatment]. Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2020 Oct...

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Chronic liver disease, COVID-19 linked to higher rates of morbidity, mortality

NewsemiaNovember 15, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 15, 2020017

Investigators observed higher rates of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic liver disease with COVID-19, according to a presenter at The Liver Meeting Digital...

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Angiopoietin-2 predicts morbidity in adults with Fontan physiology.

NewsemiaNovember 11, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 11, 2020017

Related Articles Angiopoietin-2 predicts morbidity in adults with Fontan physiology. Sci Rep. 2019 12 04;9(1):18328 Authors: Shirali AS, Lluri G, Guihard PJ, Conrad MB, Kim...

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[Diseases of the circulatory system in the Kyrgyz Republic in the period of 2002-2017].

NewsemiaNovember 11, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 11, 202007

Related Articles [Diseases of the circulatory system in the Kyrgyz Republic in the period of 2002-2017]. Kardiologiia. 2020 Aug 11;60(7):72-77 Authors: Yrysova MB Abstract Aim...

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Association of Neonatal Hypothermia with Morbidity and Mortality in a Tertiary Hospital in Malawi

NewsemiaNovember 7, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 7, 202008

Abstract Objectives To evaluate associations with neonatal hypothermia in a tertiary-level neonatal unit (NU) in Malawi. Methods Neonates with a birth weight >1000 g were...

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Preoperative Blood Transfusions and Morbidity in Neonates Undergoing Surgery

NewsemiaNovember 2, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 2, 202006

BACKGROUND: Blood transfusions in the neonatal patient population are common, but there are no established guidelines regarding transfusion thresholds. Little is known about postoperative outcomes...

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Patients with COVID-19, liver injury at higher risk for morbidity, mortality

NewsemiaNovember 1, 2020

by NewsemiaNovember 1, 202007

Researchers observed a significantly increased risk for mortality, mechanical ventilation, ICU admission and 30-day re-admission in patients with COVID-19 with liver disease, according to a...

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Influenza Vaccination to Reduce Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality in Patients With COVID-19: JACC State-of-the-Art Review

NewsemiaOctober 15, 2020

by NewsemiaOctober 15, 2020010

Abstract Viral respiratory infections are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Underlying CVD is also associated with an increased risk of complications following viral respiratory...

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Genetic variation unlikely to influence COVID-19 morbidity and mortality

NewsemiaSeptember 24, 2020

by NewsemiaSeptember 24, 2020021

Credit: Ji-Won Lee A comprehensive search of genetic variation databases has revealed no significant differences across populations and ethnic groups in seven genes associated with...

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Pediatric Anesthesia Severe Adverse Events Leading to Anesthetic Morbidity and Mortality in a Tertiary Care Center in a Low- and Middle-Income Country: A 25-Year Audit.

NewsemiaSeptember 6, 2020

by NewsemiaSeptember 6, 2020020

Related Articles Pediatric Anesthesia Severe Adverse Events Leading to Anesthetic Morbidity and Mortality in a Tertiary Care Center in a Low- and Middle-Income Country: A...

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Severe Maternal Morbidity and Infant Mortality in Canada

NewsemiaSeptember 3, 2020

by NewsemiaSeptember 3, 202008

BACKGROUND: Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) comprises an array of conditions and procedures denoting an acutely life-threatening pregnancy-related condition. SMM may further compromise fetal well-being. Empirical...

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Association between preoperative prealbumin level and postoperative mortality and morbidity after hepatic resection for hepatocellular carcinoma: A multicenter study from a HBV-endemic area

NewsemiaSeptember 2, 2020

by NewsemiaSeptember 2, 2020012

Prealbumin is a more sensitive serum biomarker in reflecting liver function and nutritional status than albumin, because of its shorter half-life and its characteristics that...

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A naturally-occurring metabolite ups lifespan and compresses late-life morbidity in mice

NewsemiaSeptember 1, 2020

by NewsemiaSeptember 1, 202009

Middle-aged mice that had the naturally-occurring metabolite alpha-ketaglutarate (AKG) added to their chow had a better “old age.” They were healthier as they aged and...

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Cochrane Corner: Perioperative beta-blockers for preventing surgery-related mortality and morbidity.

NewsemiaAugust 25, 2020

by NewsemiaAugust 25, 2020023

Related Articles Cochrane Corner: Perioperative beta-blockers for preventing surgery-related mortality and morbidity. Rev Port Cardiol. 2019 10;38(10):691-694 Authors: Alegria S, Costa J, Vaz-Carneiro A, Caldeira...

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Predicting morbidity and mortality in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Preoperative serum albumin still matters

NewsemiaAugust 23, 2020

by NewsemiaAugust 23, 2020013

This study examined the association of preoperative serum albumin with outcomes for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Source link...

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The impact of cirrhosis and MELD score on postoperative morbidity and mortality among patients selected for liver resection

NewsemiaAugust 22, 2020

by NewsemiaAugust 22, 2020018

Independent associations between chronic liver disease, MELD, and postoperative outcomes among patients selected for liver resection have not been completely established. We hypothesized independent associations...