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A machine learning model to predict surgical site infection after surgery of lower extremity fractures
This study aimed to develop machine learning algorithms for identifying predictive factors associated with the risk of postoperative surgical site infection in patients with lower extremity fractures.
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Open AccessRates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very low birth weight neonates: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Large-scale estimates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) are warranted for adequate prevention and treatment. However, systematic approaches to ascertain rates of BPD are lacking.
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Open AccessSystematic evaluation of Merkel cell carcinoma clinical practice guidelines using the AGREE II instrument
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare type of skin cancer that requires a multidisciplinary approach with a variety of specialists for management and treatment. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have recentl...
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Open AccessQuality appraisal of clinical practice guidelines for the evaluation and management of primary hyperparathyroidism
Multiple groups have created clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for the management of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). This report provides a rigorous quality assessment using the Appraisal of Guidelines f...
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Comparison of helicopter and ground transportation in pediatric trauma patients
Decision making regarding transportation mode after a traumatic injury may have a significant impact on outcomes, due to differences in time to definitive care. The objective of this study was to determine if ...
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Open AccessDevelopment and validation of a pediatric model predicting trauma-related mortality
To develop a prediction model of mortality in pediatric trauma-based injuries. Our secondary objective was to transform this model into a translational tool for clinical use.
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Clinical practice guidelines for management of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary: an AGREE II appraisal
Squamous cell carcinoma without a known primary is an uncommon form of head and neck cancer that requires multidisciplinary collaboration for effective management.
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Clinical practice guidelines for the management of recurrent head and neck cancer: a systematic review and quality appraisal
Recurrent head and neck cancer (HNC) has a significant global disease burden and its treatment is complex. Multiple clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been developed to improve management of these patien...
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Physiologic profile associated with severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: a retrospective study
The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical presentation and physiologic profile of individuals with varying degrees of severity of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).
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Open AccessComparison of four handheld point-of-care ultrasound devices by expert users
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is rapidly becoming ubiquitous across healthcare specialties. This is due to several factors including its portability, immediacy of results to guide clinical decision-making, ...
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Long-Term Complications of COVID-19 Infection in Adolescents and Children
Compared to adults, post-COVID-19 symptoms are uncommon and have not been thoroughly evaluated in children. This review summarizes the literature in terms of persistent symptoms in children and adolescents aft...
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Demographic predictors of hospitalization and mortality in US children with COVID-19
Understanding which children are at increased risk for poor outcome with COVID-19 is critical. In this study, we link pediatric population–based data from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention to CO...
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SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroconversion in care home
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Open AccessEffects of mesenchymal stromal cell-conditioned media on measures of lung structure and function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies
Lung disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. A breach in the lung alveolar-epithelial barrier and impairment in lung function are hallmarks of acute and chronic pulmonary illness. This review is...
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Open AccessSafety and efficacy of cell therapies in pediatric heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Adult clinical trials have reported safety and the therapeutic potential of stem cells for cardiac disease. These observations have now translated to the pediatric arena. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess...
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Kawasaki disease linked to COVID-19 in children
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Mesenchymal stem cells for sensorineural hearing loss: a systematic review of preclinical studies
Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common form of hearing loss that is routinely treated with hearing aids or cochlear implants. Advances in regenerative medicine have now led to animal studies exam...
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Bringing Belief Base Change into Dynamic Epistemic Logic
AGM’s belief revision is one of the main paradigms in the study of belief change operations. In this context, belief bases (prioritised bases) have been primarily used to specify the agent’s belief state. Whil...
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Open AccessMesenchymal stromal cell conditioned media for lung disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies
Inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis of many lung diseases. Preclinical studies suggest that mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) conditioned media (CdM) can attenuate inflammation. Our aim was t...
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Open AccessMesenchymal stem cells for sensorineural hearing loss: protocol for a systematic review of preclinical studies
Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common form of hearing impairment and is characterized by a loss of receptor hair cells and/or spiral ganglion neurons. Regenerative stem cell therapy could potent...
