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Laparoscopic treatment for appendicitis during pregnancy: Retrospective cohort study
(Elsevier, 2021-08)
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Background: Acute appendicitis is the most frequent non-obstetric surgical emergency during pregnancy. The benefits of laparoscopy during pregnancy are well known, but complications can occur, and these can affect ...
Identification of optimal therapeutic window for steroid use in severe alcohol-associated hepatitis: A worldwide study
(Elsevier, 2021-11)
Abstract
Background & aims: Corticosteroids are the only effective therapy for severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH), defined by a model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score >20. However, there are patients who may ...
Outcomes of patients with non-small cell lung cancer and poor performance status treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors in the real-world setting
(Springer, 2021-06)
Abstract
Background: Immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are standard treatments for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients with poor performance status (PS) are underrepresented in clinical trials. We ...
Regorafenib Efficacy After Sorafenib in Patients With Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Liver Transplantation: A Retrospective Study
(Wiley, 2021-12)
Abstract
Safety of regorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) recurrence after liver transplantation (LT) has been recently demonstrated. We aimed to assess the survival benefit of regorafenib compared with best ...
Pediatric KT in children up to 15 kg: A single-center experience
(Wiley, 2021-12)
Abstract
Background: KT is the preferred treatment for ESRD in pediatrics. However, it may be challenging in those weighing ≤15 kg with potential complications that impact on morbidity and graft loss.
Methods: This ...
Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Adalimumab in Patients with Noninfectious Intermediate Uveitis, Posterior Uveitis, or Panuveitis
(2021-06)
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate long-term efficacy and safety of extended treatment with adalimumab in patients with noninfectious intermediate, posterior, or panuveitis.
Design: Open-label, multicenter, phase 3 extension ...
Self-directed video versus instructor-based neonatal resuscitation training: a randomized controlled blinded non-inferiority multicenter international study
(Thieme Gruppe, 2021-07)
Abstract
Objective: To compare the efficacy of video-assisted self-directed neonatal resuscitation skills course with video-assisted facilitator-led course.
Methods: This multicenter, randomized, blinded, non-inferio ...
Preeclampsia and COVID-19: results from the INTERCOVID prospective longitudinal study
(Elsevier, 2021-09)
Abstract
Background: It is unclear whether the suggested link between COVID-19 during pregnancy and preeclampsia is an independent association or if these are caused by common risk factors.
Objective: This study aimed ...
Is there a place for optimizing thoracic radiotherapy in limited-stage small cell lung cancer after twenty years?
(Baishideng Publishing Group, 2021-01)
Abstract
Thoracic radiotherapy (TRT) is one of the main treatments in limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC). Hyperfractionated TRT (45 Gy, 1.5 Gy twice daily) has been the standard of care (SOC) since Turrisi and ...
Hepatitis B virus vaccine and chronic kidney disease. The advances
(Sociedad española de nefrología, 2021-03)
Abstract
Background: Hepatitis B is an important agent of liver disease in patients with chronic kidney disease and chronic HBV infection promotes the development of CKD in the adult general population. Patients with CKD ...