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View article: Epidemiology and treatment patterns of essential tremor: a retrospective cohort analysis in Germany
Epidemiology and treatment patterns of essential tremor: a retrospective cohort analysis in Germany Open
Background Real-world evidence on the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and treatment patterns of patients with essential tremor (ET) is limited. We used data from two large representative German claims databases to address this evid…
View article: Patient‐rated satisfaction and improvement following hip and knee replacements: Development of prediction models
Patient‐rated satisfaction and improvement following hip and knee replacements: Development of prediction models Open
Rationale Effective preoperative assessments of determinants of health status and function may improve postoperative outcomes. Aims and Objectives We developed risk scores of preoperative patient factors and patient‐reported outcome measur…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inguinal hernia management in infants under 6 months of age in the UK
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inguinal hernia management in infants under 6 months of age in the UK Open
View article: Blood Pressure Variability Following Acute Stroke: The Natural History, Definition and Measurement, and Prognostic Significance
Blood Pressure Variability Following Acute Stroke: The Natural History, Definition and Measurement, and Prognostic Significance Open
Background: The complications following acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) are major contributors to morbidity and mortality when not appropriately managed. Whilst elevated blood pressure (BP) following a stroke requires urgent attention, increa…
View article: Increased blood pressure variability following acute stroke is associated with poor long-term outcomes
Increased blood pressure variability following acute stroke is associated with poor long-term outcomes Open
Methodological heterogeneity is frequently observed in studies, primarily because of incomplete study reporting. However, increased BPV is associated with adverse long-term outcomes. There is a need for prospective studies investigating BP…
View article: Managing high blood pressure during acute ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage
Managing high blood pressure during acute ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage Open
Purpose of review Blood pressure (BP) elevations above premorbid levels are observed in at least 60% of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients, within the first 24 h of symptom onset. A number of potential causes have been hypothes…