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View article: DEFINING A QUANTITATIVE THRESHOLD FOR ADAPTIVE RE-PLANNING USING THE PERCENTILE-BASED DAISY SCORING SYSTEM.
DEFINING A QUANTITATIVE THRESHOLD FOR ADAPTIVE RE-PLANNING USING THE PERCENTILE-BASED DAISY SCORING SYSTEM. Open
View article: Exercise Prehabilitation and 90-Day Self-Rated Health Status in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Poor Early Recovery: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Exercise Prehabilitation and 90-Day Self-Rated Health Status in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Poor Early Recovery: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
View article: Adaptation of the serious illness conversation guide to a multicultural context in Singapore: a qualitative study
Adaptation of the serious illness conversation guide to a multicultural context in Singapore: a qualitative study Open
Objective To adapt the Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG), Ariadne Labs, Massachusetts USA, to a local Singapore version and evaluate its acceptability. Design Qualitative study using semistructured interviews. Participants 49 parti…
View article: Evaluation of the safety and immunogenicity of a 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine produced in Saccharomyces cerevisiae using a heating–chilling process for virus-like particle antigen assembly: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase 1 clinical trial
Evaluation of the safety and immunogenicity of a 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine produced in Saccharomyces cerevisiae using a heating–chilling process for virus-like particle antigen assembly: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase 1 clinical trial Open
View article: Dose-Response Effect of Physical Prehabilitation on Major Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Events and Disability Levels After Cardiac Surgery in Frail Patients
Dose-Response Effect of Physical Prehabilitation on Major Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Events and Disability Levels After Cardiac Surgery in Frail Patients Open
View article: Collaborative Codesign: Unveiling Concerns and Crafting Solutions for Healthcare with Health Professionals, Carers and Consumers with Chronic Kidney Disease
Collaborative Codesign: Unveiling Concerns and Crafting Solutions for Healthcare with Health Professionals, Carers and Consumers with Chronic Kidney Disease Open
Background: Strategies are needed to address the elevated prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in socioeconomically disadvantaged regions where obesity, smoking, and type 2 diabetes rates are high. Methods: Recognising the inadequacy…
View article: Performance characteristics and complications of an Inter‐Changeable Operator Model for intubation in an Australian helicopter emergency medical service
Performance characteristics and complications of an Inter‐Changeable Operator Model for intubation in an Australian helicopter emergency medical service Open
Objective The Inter‐Changeable Operator Model (ICOM) enables paramedics and flight nurses to perform intubations interchangeably with team physicians in prehospital critical care. However, literature on ICOM characteristics and performance…
View article: Concurrent Validity of Nutritional Screening Tools Against Subjective Global Assessment and Their Ability to Predict Days Alive and at Home After Surgery
Concurrent Validity of Nutritional Screening Tools Against Subjective Global Assessment and Their Ability to Predict Days Alive and at Home After Surgery Open
View article: The use of electromagnetic transduction therapy in patients with chronic myofascial pain: A pilot double-blinded randomised controlled trial
The use of electromagnetic transduction therapy in patients with chronic myofascial pain: A pilot double-blinded randomised controlled trial Open
Electromagnetic transduction therapy (EMTT) is a non-invasive magnetic therapy with high oscillating electromagnetic field power. This pilot randomised controlled trial (ChiCTR1900021031) evaluated EMTT's potential efficacy in relieving pa…
View article: Baseline choroidal microvasculature dropout as a predictor of rapid global structural loss in open-angle glaucoma
Baseline choroidal microvasculature dropout as a predictor of rapid global structural loss in open-angle glaucoma Open
This study included 102 open-angle glaucoma (OAG) eyes with or without a localized choroidal microvasculature dropout (CMvD) at the inferior hemiretina, matched for age (≤ 10 years), axial length (≤ 1 mm), and visual field severity (≤ 1dB)…
View article: Settlement Prompts Barnard College to Enforce 'Zero Tolerance' Stance on Antisemitism
Settlement Prompts Barnard College to Enforce 'Zero Tolerance' Stance on Antisemitism Open
View article: Preoperative cognitive training for the prevention of postoperative delirium and cognitive dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Preoperative cognitive training for the prevention of postoperative delirium and cognitive dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Abstract 429: The usability study of non‐contrast CT based AI to reduce the time from hospital door to reperfusion in anterior large vessel occlusion
Abstract 429: The usability study of non‐contrast CT based AI to reduce the time from hospital door to reperfusion in anterior large vessel occlusion Open
Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the time reduction from hospital door to endovascular treatment (EVT) when using a non‐contrast CT (NCCT) basis artificial intelligence (AI) solution to classify and notify patients with ant…
View article: Using Bayesian Hypothesis-testing to Reanalyze Randomized Controlled Trials: Does it Always Tell the Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth?
Using Bayesian Hypothesis-testing to Reanalyze Randomized Controlled Trials: Does it Always Tell the Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth? Open
Ho KM, Lee A. Using Bayesian Hypothesis-testing to Reanalyze Randomized Controlled Trials: Does it Always Tell the Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth? Indian J Crit Care Med 2024;28(11):1005-1008.
View article: End-of-life practices in Hong Kong intensive care units: results from the Ethicus-2 study
End-of-life practices in Hong Kong intensive care units: results from the Ethicus-2 study Open
Life-sustaining treatment limitations are common in Hong Kong ICUs; shared decision-making between physicians and families in the patient's best interest is the predominant model. Loss of decision-making capacity is common at the end of li…
View article: Opioid and Nonopioid Analgesic Prescribing Patterns of Hepatologists for Medicare Beneficiaries
Opioid and Nonopioid Analgesic Prescribing Patterns of Hepatologists for Medicare Beneficiaries Open
INTRODUCTION: Opioids are commonly prescribed to patients with chronic liver disease, but little is known regarding medication prescribing patterns of hepatologists. Opioid use increased until national guidelines limited opioid prescriptio…
View article: Association Between Poor Health-Related Quality of Life and Malnutrition Using a “Gold Standard” Nutritional Assessment and Four Screening Tests Before Surgery
Association Between Poor Health-Related Quality of Life and Malnutrition Using a “Gold Standard” Nutritional Assessment and Four Screening Tests Before Surgery Open
Objectives: To compare the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) profiles of surgical patients who were assessed with a "gold-standard" nutritional assessment and 4 preoperative nutritional screening tools. Methods: This single-centre, cr…
View article: Associations of Preoperative Malnutrition With Disability Levels and Health-Related Quality of Life After Surgery
Associations of Preoperative Malnutrition With Disability Levels and Health-Related Quality of Life After Surgery Open
Objectives: To determine the associations of preoperative malnutrition with disability levels and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after surgery. Methods: This was a single-center sub-study from a prospective cohort study of patients…
View article: Association between time to surgery and hospital mortality in patients with community-acquired limb necrotizing fasciitis: an 11-year multicenter retrospective cohort analysis
Association between time to surgery and hospital mortality in patients with community-acquired limb necrotizing fasciitis: an 11-year multicenter retrospective cohort analysis Open
Background Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare but potentially life-threatening soft tissue infection. The objective of this study was to assess the association between timely surgery within 6 h and hospital mortality in patients with lim…
View article: Does local leadership promote the acquisition and utilisation of sport-related knowledge? Attitudes of Finnish municipality politicians and administrators in sports decision-making
Does local leadership promote the acquisition and utilisation of sport-related knowledge? Attitudes of Finnish municipality politicians and administrators in sports decision-making Open
In their decision-making, municipalities increasingly face the challenge of creating value through the transfer of knowledge resources. While local decision-makers are responsible for sport-related decision-making, a much-debated question …
View article: Preoperative rectus femoris muscle ultrasound, its relationship with frailty scores, and the ability to predict recovery after cardiac surgery: a prospective cohort study
Preoperative rectus femoris muscle ultrasound, its relationship with frailty scores, and the ability to predict recovery after cardiac surgery: a prospective cohort study Open
View article: The efficacy of compression dressings to reduce haematoma post cardiac implantable electronic devices - a systematic review and meta-analysis
The efficacy of compression dressings to reduce haematoma post cardiac implantable electronic devices - a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Pocket haematomas are one of the most common complications post cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation. Objective We explored the use of mechanical compression devices compared to the conventional dress…
View article: Adaptation of the Serious Illness Conversation Guide to Singapore's Multicultural Setting for Patients With Heart Failure, Renal Failure, or Cancer
Adaptation of the Serious Illness Conversation Guide to Singapore's Multicultural Setting for Patients With Heart Failure, Renal Failure, or Cancer Open
Background: The Serious Illness Conversation Guide (SICG) was developed by Ariadne Labs in the United States. However, there is a scarcity of literature on the cross-cultural adaptations of the SICG in Asian settings. Objectives: We aimed …
View article: A multicriteria model for assessing item importance and risk using operational data from military supply chains
A multicriteria model for assessing item importance and risk using operational data from military supply chains Open
Purpose This paper is motivated by the need to assess the risk profiles associated with the substantial number of items within military supply chains. The scale of supply chain management processes creates difficulties in both the complexi…
View article: (396) Comparing Phone Based 3D Scanning App to In-Office Measurements to Assess Peyronie's Deformity
(396) Comparing Phone Based 3D Scanning App to In-Office Measurements to Assess Peyronie's Deformity Open
Introduction Peyronie’s disease can lead to complex deformity of the penis. Three-dimensional scanning applications available on personal phones like PD Scan from endo pharmaceuticals offer the possibility of better capturing the condition…
View article: Multidisciplinary prehabilitation to improve frailty and functional capacity in high-risk elective surgical patients: a retrospective pilot study
Multidisciplinary prehabilitation to improve frailty and functional capacity in high-risk elective surgical patients: a retrospective pilot study Open
Background Frailty is associated with worse outcomes and higher healthcare costs. The long waiting time for surgery is a potential ‘teachable’ moment. We examined the feasibility and safety of a pilot prehabilitation programme on high-risk…
View article: Flattening the biological age curve by improving metabolic health: to taurine or not to taurine, that’ s the question
Flattening the biological age curve by improving metabolic health: to taurine or not to taurine, that’ s the question Open
The aging population is an important issue around the world especially in developed countries. Although medical advances have substantially extended life span, the same cannot be said for the duration of health span. We are seeing increasi…
View article: Comparison of instructor-led compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training for secondary school students: A multicenter noninferiority randomized trial
Comparison of instructor-led compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training for secondary school students: A multicenter noninferiority randomized trial Open
View article: Diagnostic test accuracy of preoperative nutritional screening tools in adults for malnutrition: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Diagnostic test accuracy of preoperative nutritional screening tools in adults for malnutrition: a systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
Background: Good nutritional screening tests can triage malnourished patients for further assessment and management by dietitians before surgery to reduce the risk of postoperative complications. The authors assessed the diagnostic test ac…
View article: Patterns of Co-occurring Facial Fractures
Patterns of Co-occurring Facial Fractures Open
PURPOSE: A review of the Global Burden of Disease study reports a 43% global increase in reported facial fractures in 27 years. Unfortunately, there is limited research investigating population's demographics and facial fracture's characte…