In 2021–2023, we ran a quality improvement collaborative across 10 UK sites. The dataset reported here was mostly but not entirely qualitative. It included data on the origins and current context of each clinic, interviews with staff and patients, and ethnographic observations at 13 clinics (50...
Accordingly, the first key take-away of this review is to incorporate change from the creation of the treatment plan for the patient: looking beyond hyperglycemia. Large-scale studies in type 2 diabetes patients have proven to be a treasure-trove for insights into the nature and management of ...
First, we found that, in the included studies of the present study, AI methods were generally equal to or better than the clinical assessment methods for the risk assessment of PCa, such as risk stratification of prostate lesions and the prediction of therapeutic outcomes or PCa progression. In...
Accordingly, the first key take-away of this review is to incorporate change from the creation of the treatment plan for the patient: looking beyond hyperglycemia. Large-scale studies in type 2 diabetes patients have proven to be a treasure-trove for insights into the nature and management of ...
Ten studies were identified by the search, of which 6 were included in the analysis.4-9 Data quality was determined by publication in the peer-reviewed literature. What is the qt interval and how should it be measured? The QT interval on the surface ECG is measured from the beginning of...
P: Schedule STAT vascular sonogram of lower extremities; pt is to keep the leg elevated x 2d then RTC for follow-up and test result on Thursday (or sooner if ↑ edema, SOB, or CP). What one word in the patient's chart note gives the answer...
Full definitions of these variables are included in Appendix B. We defined local area practice style as the average intent of physicians in an area to prescribe ACE/ARBs for patients on AMI discharge. Because measurement of treatment intent is less clear for patients already using ACE/ARBs ...
High-dose IL-2 (HDIL-2) has been approved for treatment of melanoma and metastatic renal cell cancer. IL-2 is a T-cell growth factor, promoting antigen-activated CD8 T-cells, CD4 T-cells, and NK cells; it also acts as a stimulator of the immunosuppressive T-regulatory (Treg) cells [...
According to this definition, weight loss is the main feature of cachexia. In particular, the assessment criteria included a minimum of 5% of weight loss during the last 12 months (or a BMI < 20.0 kg/m2 whenever a history of weight loss cannot be documented) in the pr...
renal recovery with appropriate myeloma-directed therapy, more than half of patients can still develop renal failure during the disease course. In the absence of renal recovery, mortality risk is reported to be higher in this population with shortened overall survival. With novel therapies in myeloma...