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View article: The Influence of Different Heel Heights on Squatting Stability: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
The Influence of Different Heel Heights on Squatting Stability: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis Open
The back squat (BS) is one of the most effective exercises for enhancing lower limb strength, but an unstable squat can increase shear forces in the lower back. Understanding how to assess the squat stability is useful for avoiding potenti…
View article: Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy versus Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Naive Hepatocellular Carcinoma (≤5cm): A Retrospective Multi-Center Study
Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy versus Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Naive Hepatocellular Carcinoma (≤5cm): A Retrospective Multi-Center Study Open
The LC rates were better in the SBRT group than in the RFA group for the patients with lesions localized in S7/S8, and SBRT could also be a therapeutic option for patients with lesions in S1. Moreover, patients with tumors located in S5/S6…
View article: Impact of California's naloxone co‐prescription law on emergency department visits, 30‐day mortality, and prescription patterns
Impact of California's naloxone co‐prescription law on emergency department visits, 30‐day mortality, and prescription patterns Open
This study revealed that the implementation of California's naloxone prescription mandate was associated with significantly increased naloxone prescribing and decreased opioid prescribing, but no significant change in ED opioid overdose vi…
View article: Advantage of whole-mount histopathology in prostate cancer: current applications and future prospects
Advantage of whole-mount histopathology in prostate cancer: current applications and future prospects Open
Background Whole-mount histopathology (WMH) has been a powerful tool to investigate the characteristics of prostate cancer. However, the latest advancement of WMH was yet under summarization. In this review, we offer a comprehensive exposi…
View article: Association of a Medicare Advantage Posthospitalization Home Meal Delivery Benefit With Rehospitalization and Death
Association of a Medicare Advantage Posthospitalization Home Meal Delivery Benefit With Rehospitalization and Death Open
Importance The 2018 Chronic Care Act allowed Medicare Advantage plans to have greater flexibility in offering supplemental benefits, such as meals and services, to address unmet needs of beneficiaries with certain chronic conditions. Based…
View article: Addressing unmeasured confounding bias with a prior knowledge guided approach: coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) versus percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with stable ischemic heart disease
Addressing unmeasured confounding bias with a prior knowledge guided approach: coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) versus percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with stable ischemic heart disease Open
View article: Opioid and Naloxone Prescribing Following Insertion of Prompts in the Electronic Health Record to Encourage Compliance With California State Opioid Law
Opioid and Naloxone Prescribing Following Insertion of Prompts in the Electronic Health Record to Encourage Compliance With California State Opioid Law Open
This study found an association between implementation of AB 2760-based prompts and increased naloxone order rate; improved opioid prescribing measures (ie, decreased concomitant muscle relaxants orders, initial and renewal opioid orders, …
View article: Effectiveness and Safety of Dabigatran in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with Severe Obesity: a Real-World Retrospective Cohort Study
Effectiveness and Safety of Dabigatran in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with Severe Obesity: a Real-World Retrospective Cohort Study Open
View article: Willingness to Pay and QOL in Alopecia Areata
Willingness to Pay and QOL in Alopecia Areata Open
View article: Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Open
Background The goal of this study is to report the characteristics and long‐term clinical outcomes of patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and to identify factors associated with recurrent SCAD . Methods and Results …
View article: Beta‐blocker subtypes and risk of low birth weight in newborns
Beta‐blocker subtypes and risk of low birth weight in newborns Open
Beta‐blockers are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of antihypertensive medications during pregnancy. Previous studies reported an association between beta‐blocker exposure and intrauterine growth restriction. Whether some beta‐b…
View article: Comparative Effectiveness of Surgical Options for Patients with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: An Instrumental Variable Approach
Comparative Effectiveness of Surgical Options for Patients with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: An Instrumental Variable Approach Open
No significant benefit was observed with a more aggressive surgical procedure in preventing DCIS recurrence or cancer progression in a diverse population. Many patients with DCIS could benefit from BCS with preservation of their body image…
View article: Validation of Sonography findings of synovitis and tenosynovitis of hands and wrists in patients with systemic sclerosis
Validation of Sonography findings of synovitis and tenosynovitis of hands and wrists in patients with systemic sclerosis Open
Objectives: Validating musculoskeletal ultrasound features of the joints and tendons of the hands in a large scleroderma cohort. Methods: A total of 81 scleroderma patients participated in this prospective, cross-sectional study. Grayscale…
View article: Addition of Audiovisual Feedback During Standard Compressions Is Associated with Improved Ability
Addition of Audiovisual Feedback During Standard Compressions Is Associated with Improved Ability Open
Overall, AVF is associated with greater ability to maintain high-quality chest compressions per most-recent AHA guidelines. Specifically, AVF was associated with a greater proportion of compressions within ideal rate with standard chest co…
View article: Association between encounter frequency and time to blood pressure control among patients with newly diagnosed hypertension: a retrospective cohort study
Association between encounter frequency and time to blood pressure control among patients with newly diagnosed hypertension: a retrospective cohort study Open
This retrospective cohort study of 95 957 patients from a large integrated healthcare organization was conducted to examine whether the frequency and intervals between outpatient encounters were associated with achieving blood pressure ( B…
View article: β-Blocker Exposure in Pregnancy and Risk of Fetal Cardiac Anomalies
β-Blocker Exposure in Pregnancy and Risk of Fetal Cardiac Anomalies Open
This population-based cohort study examines the risk of fetal cardiac malformations associated with maternal β-blocker exposure.
View article: Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter in Pregnant Women—A Population‐Based Study
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter in Pregnant Women—A Population‐Based Study Open
Background The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter ( AF ) in pregnant women and to examine the impact of AF on maternal and fetal outcomes. Methods and Results Between January 1, 200…
View article: Diffusion tensor imaging and myelin composition analysis reveal abnormal myelination in corpus callosum of canine mucopolysaccharidosis I
Diffusion tensor imaging and myelin composition analysis reveal abnormal myelination in corpus callosum of canine mucopolysaccharidosis I Open
View article: Aspirin use and melanoma: A UCLA pilot study
Aspirin use and melanoma: A UCLA pilot study Open
View article: Autocrine VEGF maintains endothelial survival through regulation of metabolism and autophagy
Autocrine VEGF maintains endothelial survival through regulation of metabolism and autophagy Open
Autocrine VEGF is necessary for endothelial survival, although the cellular mechanisms supporting this function are unknown. Here, we show that – even after full differentiation and maturation – continuous expression of VEGF by endothelial…