Patients admitted in an Intensive Care Unit with severe clinical manifestations of Influenza, october-december 2009 by Yenisey Quintero Mendez, Jorge Luis Ulloa Capestani, Rudis Monzón Rodríguez, Francisco García Valdés, Ramón E Álvarez Cepero, Jaime Geroy Gómez, Pablo Rodríguez Díaz, Alfredo Dario Espinosa Brito, Yanli Vázquez Villazón, Diley Moreno Ruiz, Octavio Rivero Rodríguez

“…A descriptive study of a series of cases was carried out, where 109 patients with the presumptive diagnosis of severe clinical pictures of Influenza were included, the total of them admitted in one of our Intensive Care Units (ICU), prepared for that purpose during the recent pandemic, during the period comprised between October 1 and December 31, 2009. …”
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Uncovering hidden depression: the critical role of depression screening in sleep disorders at U.S. sleep centers by Silvia Daccò, Silvia Daccò, Silvia Daccò, Massimiliano Grassi, Massimiliano Grassi, Zach Wolpe, Melissa Bruner, Daniela Caldirola, Daniela Caldirola, Giampaolo Perna, Giampaolo Perna, Giampaolo Perna, Archie Defillo

“…Participants underwent psychiatric assessments using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), with CSDS defined as PHQ-9 ≥10. Descriptive statistics were compared between patients with/without a confirmed cMDE using non-parametric tests. …”
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Clinical Features and Inhospital Outcomes of Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy: Ten Years’ Experience from a Tertiary Care Center in South India by Amit Mandal, John Jose, Oommen K. George, Paul V. George, Viji Samuel Thomson, George Joseph

“…Background: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a syndrome which is characterized by transient regional systolic dysfunction, principally, of the left ventricle (LV), mimicking myocardial infarction (MI), but in the absence of angiographic evidence of obstructive coronary artery disease or acute plaque rupture. …”
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An investigation into the health status of the elderly population in China and the obstacles to achieving healthy aging by Haotian Wu, Yaqiang Wang, Han Zhang, Xiangjun Yin, Lijun Wang, Limin Wang, Jing Wu

“…Among the elderly population in China, the top three diseases contributing to the highest Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) were stroke (19.202 million DALYs, representing 18.5% of the total DALYs), ischemic heart disease (13.895 million DALYs, 13.4%), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; 9.453 million DALYs, 9.1%). …”
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Gambaran Hitung Jenis Leukosit pada Pasien Penyakit Paru Obstruktif Kronik yang Dirawat di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Revi Sofiana Martantya, Ellyza Nasrul, Masrul Basyar

“…<br />Kata kunci: PPOK, hitung jenis leukosit</p><p>Abstract<br />Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) characterized by airflow obstruction that is irreversible and progressive. …”
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Optimizing Cardiac Monitoring Utilization in the Emergency Department for Patients Awaiting In-Hospital Beds by Renee Bradley, Edmund SH Kwok, Marie-Joe Nemnom, Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy

“…., arrhythmia, hypotension) during the ED stay. We used descriptive statistics and a logistic regression analysis of six pre-determined variables to identify risk factors for SAE requiring intervention: age, past medical illness [chronic: hypertension, diabetes, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure; or severe: pacemaker, previous Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay, previous cardiac arrest, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia], abnormal vital signs (HR <50 or >105bpm, RR <8 or >25, SpO2 <90% or supplemental O2, mean arterial pressure <60 or >160mmHg, T<35 or >38°C), admission diagnosis, admission destination (monitored or unmonitored location), and Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) score. …”
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Takotsubo Syndrome: A Pathway through the Pituitary Disease by Rui Plácido, Ana Filipa Martins, Susana Robalo Martins, Sónia do Vale, Ana G. Almeida, Fausto Pinto, João Martin Martins

“…We present the first description of an association between TTC cardiomyopathy and panhypopituitarism. …”
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BEAM study (Breathing, Education, Awareness, Movement): a randomised controlled feasibility trial of tai chi exercise in patients with COPD by Gloria Y. Yeh, Daniel Litrownik, Peter M. Wayne, Douglas Beach, Elizabeth S. Klings, Harry Reyes Nieva, Adlin Pinheiro, Roger B. Davis, Marilyn L. Moy

“…Background Despite therapeutic advances, the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains complex. …”
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Ultrasound Differential Diagnosis and Prognosis of Right Main Bronchus Atresia in Fetus: Clinical Case by Nodira M. Normuradova, Vusala V. Kurbanova

“…Background. Obstructive lesion of upper respiratory tract in fetus is extremely rare pathology with adverse perinatal outcomes.Clinical Case Description. …”
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Obesity and Mechanisms of its Negative Impact on the Cardiovascular System by S. V. Miklishanskaya, L. V. Solomasova, M. A. Mazur

“…Our review is devoted to the description of the mechanisms of influence of obesity on the structural and functional parameters of the heart, which create prerequisites for the development of cardiovascular diseases, as well as the existing contradictions. …”
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Exploration of treatment strategies for cerebral cavernous malformations: two case reports on non-resection treatment and literature review by Yibo Han, Yibo Han, Dong Liang, Dong Liang, Jing Guo, Yibao Wang, Yong Wang

“…Both cases involved midbrain lesions obstructing the cerebral aqueduct, leading to obstructive hydrocephalus. …”
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Supporting long-term condition management: a workflow framework for the co-development and operationalization of machine learning models using electronic health record data insight... by Shane Burns, Andrew Cushing, Anna Taylor, David J. Lowe, Christopher Carlin

“…The prevalence of long-term conditions such as cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and diabetes mellitus is rising. …”
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A Case Report of Neurosarcoidosis Presenting as a Lymphoma Mimic by Gurcharanjeet Kaur, Lauren Cameron, Olga Syritsyna, Patricia Coyle, Agnes Kowalska

“…Sarcoidosis can be severe and can be mistaken for systemic lymphoma. Case Description. A 55-year-old right-handed white male with past medical history of obstructive sleep apnea, Raynaud’s disease, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis was noted to have cognitive decline over a duration of few weeks and 20 lb weight loss. …”
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Characterization of Patients with Cystic Fibrosis in Multidisciplinary Consultation by Caridad Llull Tombo, Mercedes Fonseca Hernández, Ileana García Rodríguez, Juan Carlos Yanes Macías, Daymí Tió González, Yoandra León Rayas

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> cystic fibrosis is a multisystemic inherited disorder in children and adults, characterized by obstruction and infection in the respiratory tract and by symptoms and signs of the digestive system with its consequences. …”
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Prospects and Challenges of Green Practices Adoption by Manufacturing Companies in Ogun State, Nigeria by SOLAJA Oludele Mayowa

“…The study adopts a cross-sectional, descriptive survey research design and area-based technique. …”
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Adapting a digital monitoring system for self-management to geriatric COPD rehabilitation: A participatory mixed method study by Suzanne M Debeij, Eléonore F van Dam van Isselt, Marise J Kasteleyn, Heleen V Krabben, Petra Siemonsma, Wilco P Achterberg, Miriam L Haaksma

“…Introduction Self-management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is essential in preventing relapse and rehospitalization. …”
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Dizziness, light-headedness or a clot-in-transit: obtaining a history and physical exam is both a science and an art by Abhinav Hoskote, Shreya Sudadi, Brent Dembo, Michelle Consolini, Rahul Kashyap

“…We report a rare case of dizziness as the chief complaint for a clot-in-transit and extensive bilateral pulmonary emboli. Case description: A 70-year-old woman presented to the emergency room (ER) with dizziness and a fall, without reporting loss of consciousness. …”
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Congenital Anomaly of Central Nervous System Associated with Antenatal Coinfection with Cytomegalovirus and Toxoplasma: Clinical Case by Natalia E. Gimaldinova, Yevgenia N. Ignatieva, Olga V. Vorobyova, Lyubov A. Lyubovtseva

“…Specific pathomorphological changes in CNS structures require further study. Clinical Case Description. The autopsy morphological study of the brain of a child who had antenatal toxoplasma and cytomegalovirus infections and who died at the age of 2 years was performed. …”
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Indications for Cesarean Section delivery among Primigravid Women attending Kirkuk City Hospitals by Marwa Ikram Sahib, Jenan Akbar Shakoor

“…SPSS version 26 was used for data entry and analysis. Both descriptive and inferential statistic were used.                                                                                 …”
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Analysis of the relationship between the optimal level of public spending and economic growth Evidence and experimental study on Algeria by Mohammed BENAZZA, Djahida LAYATI

“…In other words, Algeria’s spending surpasses what is required for optimal growth, thereby obstructing economic growth.…”
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