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Instruments to evaluate mobility capacity of older adults during hospitalization : a systematic review
(Elsevier, 2017-05-27)
Independent mobility is a key factor in predicting morbidity and determining hospital discharge readiness for older patients. The main objective was identify and appraise relevant instruments for the measurement of mobility ...
The association between FABP7 serum levels with survival and neurological complications in acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure : a nested case–control study
(Springer, 2017)
Background: Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced acute liver failure (ALF) is associated with signifcant mortality due to
intracranial hypertension (ICH), a result of cerebral edema (CE) and astrocyte swelling. Brain-type fatty ...
Mechanism of insulin resistance in a rat model of kidney disease and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
(Public Library of Science, 2017-05-01)
Chronic kidney disease is associated with homeostatic imbalances such as insulin resistance. However, the underlying mechanisms leading to these imbalances and whether they
promote the development of type 2 diabetes is ...
A simplified approach to extravascular lung water assessment using point-of-care ultrasound in patients with end-stage chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis
(Karger publishers, 2017-12-07)
Background: Fluid overload leading to pulmonary congestion is an important issue in patients undergoing hemodialysis. This study aimed to determine if a simplified method of extravascular lung water assessment using ...
Enoxaparin does not ameliorate liver fibrosis or portal hypertension in rats with advanced cirrhosis
(Wiley, 2017-06-30)
Background & Aims
Recent studies suggest that heparins reduce liver fibrosis and the risk of decompensation of liver disease. Here, we evaluated the effects of enoxaparin in several experimental models of advanced ...
The association between pulsatile portal flow and acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery : a retrospective cohort study
(Elsevier, 2017-11-22)
Objective:Venous congestion is a possible mechanism leading to acute kidney injury (AKI) following cardiac surgery. Portal veinflowpulsatility is an echographic marker of cardiogenic portal hypertension and might identify ...
Exploring the unique challenges faced by female university athletes experiencing prolonged concussion symptoms
(American Psychological Association, 2017-08)
The present study explored female university athletes’ experiences with protracted concussion symptoms, including the factors that impeded or facilitated their recovery. Five female athletes who competed in 4 different ...
Elevated FABP1 serum levels are associated with poorer survival in acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure
(Wiley, 2017-01-19)
Background/Aim
Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced Acute Liver Failure (ALF) is associated with significant mortality. Traditional prognostic scores lack sensitivity. Hypothesis: Serum Liver-type Fatty Acid Binding Protein (FABP1) ...
A narrative inquiry into a female athlete’s experiences with protracted concussion symptoms
(Routledge, 2017-07-07)
This article explores a female university volleyball student-athlete’s experience with protracted concussion symptoms. Through the methodology of narrative inquiry, four salient themes became apparent related to Daphnée’s ...
Correlation of changes in patient-reported quality of life with physician-rated global impression of change in patients with narcolepsy participating in a clinical trial of sodium oxybate : a post hoc analysis
(Springer, 2017-07-13)
Introduction: Narcolepsy patients report lower
health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than the
general population, as measured by the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36). This analysis
evaluated whether changes in SF-36 ...