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View article: The Relationship Between Microtia and Complex Chronic Conditions: A Comprehensive Analysis of 20 000 Patients
The Relationship Between Microtia and Complex Chronic Conditions: A Comprehensive Analysis of 20 000 Patients Open
Background Microtia is a congenital anomaly characterized by malformation of the external ear. The complex chronic conditions (CCC) classification system identifies children with long-standing health problems based on various body systems …
View article: Priorities, barriers, and facilitators for nutrition-related care for autistic children: a qualitative study comparing interdisciplinary health professional and parent perspectives
Priorities, barriers, and facilitators for nutrition-related care for autistic children: a qualitative study comparing interdisciplinary health professional and parent perspectives Open
Introduction Children with autism spectrum disorder often face nutrition-related challenges, such as food selectivity, gastrointestinal issues, overweight and obesity, and inadequate nutrient intake. However, the role of routine nutrition-…
View article: PO-03-159 TRANSSEPTAL VERSUS RETROGRADE AORTIC ABLATION OF LEFT-SIDED ACCESSORY PATHWAYS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS IN THE MODERN ERA
PO-03-159 TRANSSEPTAL VERSUS RETROGRADE AORTIC ABLATION OF LEFT-SIDED ACCESSORY PATHWAYS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS IN THE MODERN ERA Open
View article: Training Anesthesiology Residents to Care for the Traumatically Injured in the United States
Training Anesthesiology Residents to Care for the Traumatically Injured in the United States Open
Training and education for trauma anesthesiology have been predicated on 2 primary pathways: learning through peripheral “complex, massive transfusion cases”—an assumption that is flawed due to the unique demands, skills, and knowledge of …
View article: Family Safety Reporting in Medically Complex Children: Parent, Staff, and Leader Perspectives
Family Safety Reporting in Medically Complex Children: Parent, Staff, and Leader Perspectives Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Despite compelling evidence that patients and families report valid and unique safety information, particularly for children with medical complexity (CMC), hospitals typically do not proactively solicit patient or…
View article: Pulmonary arterial hypertension patients display normal kinetics of clot formation using thrombelastography
Pulmonary arterial hypertension patients display normal kinetics of clot formation using thrombelastography Open
Pulmonary arterial hypertension is characterized by endothelial dysfunction and microthrombi formation. The role of anticoagulation remains controversial, with studies demonstrating inconsistent effects on pulmonary arterial hypertension m…
View article: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) assessment of central volume status in healthy fasted adults: no evidence for fluid deficit
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) assessment of central volume status in healthy fasted adults: no evidence for fluid deficit Open
View article: Impact of different standard red blood cell storage temperatures on human and canine RBC hemolysis and chromium survival
Impact of different standard red blood cell storage temperatures on human and canine RBC hemolysis and chromium survival Open
BACKGROUND Storage temperature is a critical factor for maintaining red‐blood cell (RBC) viability, especially during prolonged cold storage. The target range of 1 to 6°C was established decades ago and may no longer be optimal for current…
View article: Age trends in 30 day hospital readmissions: US national retrospective analysis
Age trends in 30 day hospital readmissions: US national retrospective analysis Open
The likelihood of readmission was elevated for children transitioning to adulthood, children and younger adults with mental health disorders, and patients of all ages with multiple chronic conditions. Further attention to the measurement a…
View article: Issues Identified by Postdischarge Contact after Pediatric Hospitalization: A Multisite Study
Issues Identified by Postdischarge Contact after Pediatric Hospitalization: A Multisite Study Open
BACKGROUND Many hospitals are considering contacting hospitalized patients soon after discharge to help with issues that arise. OBJECTIVES To (1) describe the prevalence of contact‐identified postdischarge issues (PDI) and (2) assess chara…
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View article: Mineralocorticoid Receptor (MR) trans-Activation of Inflammatory AP-1 Signaling
Mineralocorticoid Receptor (MR) trans-Activation of Inflammatory AP-1 Signaling Open
Glucocorticoids are commonly used to treat inflammatory disorders. The glucocorticoid receptor (GR) can tether to inflammatory transcription factor complexes, such as NFκB and AP-1, and trans-repress the transcription of cytokines, chemoki…