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Read MorePhase II Trial of Costimulation Blockade with Abatacept for Prevention of Acute GVHD
The results suggest that abatacept may substantially improve AGVHD-related transplant outcomes, with a particularly beneficial impact on HLA-mismatched HCT.
Read MoreGeriatric Clinical Screening Tool for CSI After Ground-level Falls
Midline tenderness, focal neurological deficit and signs of trauma to the head/face were significant in this older population. The absence of all three variables indicates lower likelihood of CSI for patients>=65.
Read MoreTelehealth Privacy and Security Tips
Buzz, a HIPAA-complaint platform enables providers to conduct secure video conferences or calls with patients quickly, easily & seamlessly.
Read MoreRisk of Subsequent Fractures in Postmenopausal Women After Nontraumatic vs Traumatic Fractures
In this cohort study, among postmenopausal women older than 50 years, fracture was associated with a greater risk of subsequent fracture regardless of whether the fracture was traumatic or nontraumatic.
Read MoreTreatment of Infantile-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Nusinersen
The findings are consistent with other trials of nusinersen and show improved survival and attainment of motor milestones over 3 years in patients with infantile-onset spinal muscular atrophy, with a favourable safety profile.
Read MoreParathyroid Identification During Thyroid and Parathyroid Operations
The aim of this study was to develop a low-cost prototype near-infrared fluorescence device that enables contrast-free, real time, high-resolution intraoperative visualization of normal and pathological parathyroid glands (PGs) by imaging their autofluorescence (AF).
Read MoreSustainability of Neutralising Antibodies Induced by Bivalent or Quadrivalent HPV Vaccines
Significant differences in the immunogenicity of the two vaccines are in line with the differences in their cross-protective efficacy. Protective HPV vaccine-induced antibody titres can be detected up to 12 years after vaccination.
Read MoreBimodal Expression of Rhoh During Myelomonocytic Differentiation
The results indicate that RHOH induction is a driver of terminal differentiation and might represent a means of effecting AML differentiation therapy.
Read MoreImpact of Obstetric Emergency High-Fidelity Simulation on Maternity Nurses' Self-Efficacy in the Rural Hospital Setting
Health care institutions should consider investing in high-fidelity simulation education or partnering with academic institutions that have simulation centers to promote maternity nurses' self-efficacy that can potentially translate into improved clinical skills and improved patient outcomes.
Read MoreAssociation between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Exfoliation Syndrome
Patients with OSA may be at an increased risk of XFS compared with patients without OSA, particularly in patients with a history of HTN.
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