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Open AccessAge and mean platelet volume-based nomogram for predicting the therapeutic efficacy of metoprolol in Chinese pediatric patients with vasovagal syncope
Vasovagal syncope (VVS) is the most common type of orthostatic intolerance in children. We investigated whether platelet-related factors related to treatment efficacy in children suffering from VVS treated wit...
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Open AccessA predictive model of response to metoprolol in children and adolescents with postural tachycardia syndrome
The present work was designed to explore whether electrocardiogram (ECG) index-based models could predict the effectiveness of metoprolol therapy in pediatric patients with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
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Open AccessAddition of preoperative transversus abdominis plane block to multimodal analgesia in open gynecological surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block can provide effective analgesia for abdominal surgery. However, it was questionable whether TAP had additional effect in the context of multimodal analgesia (MMA). There...
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Preoperative dipstick albuminuria is associated with acute kidney injury in high-risk patients following non-cardiac surgery: a single-center prospective cohort study
This study aimed to investigate the association between preoperative dipstick albuminuria (DA) and acute kidney injury (AKI) in high-risk patients following non-cardiac surgery.
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Impact of comorbidities on the prognosis of pediatric vasovagal syncope
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Severe functional impairment increases the risk of major morbidity and mortality in older patients after digestive tract surgery: a retrospective cohort study
The relationship between the severity of impairment in basic activities of daily living (ADLs) function and postoperative outcomes in older surgical patients remains unclear. This study aimed to clarify the as...
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Open AccessThe composite risk index based on frailty predicts postoperative complications in older patients recovering from elective digestive tract surgery: a retrospective cohort study
Limitations exist in available studies investigating effect of preoperative frailty on postoperative outcomes. This study was designed to analyze the association between composite risk index, an accumulation o...
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Prediction of intravenous immunoglobulin resistance in Kawasaki disease in children
We aimed to explore predictive measures for intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) resistance in children with Kawasaki disease (KD).
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Open AccessPreoperative intravenous rehydration for patients with pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas: is it necessary? A propensity score matching analysis
Preoperative intravenous rehydration for patients with pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs) is widely used in many medical centers, but its usefulness has not been well evaluated. The objective of this...
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Open AccessEmergence delirium is associated with increased postoperative delirium in elderly: a prospective observational study
The clinical significance of emergence delirium remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between emergence delirium and postoperative delirium in elderly after general anes...
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Open AccessIntraoperative hypotension is associated with shortened overall survival after lung cancer surgery
Intraoperative hypotension is associated with increased morbidity and mortality after surgery. We hypothesized that intraoperative hypotension might also be associated with worse long-term survival after cance...
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Open AccessAdding dexmedetomidine to morphine-based analgesia reduces early postoperative nausea in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Few studies have investigated the effect of dexmedetomidine on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients underwent gynecological laparoscopic surgery. We investigated if adding dexmedetomidine to a ...
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Open AccessThe analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block for retroperitoneoscopic renal surgery: a randomized controlled study
Ultrasound-guided lateral transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block can provide definite analgesia to the anterior abdominal wall. However, whether this method is useful in renal surgery through the lateral abdo...
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Open AccessPreoperative hypoalbuminemia was associated with acute kidney injury in high-risk patients following non-cardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort study
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication following non-cardiac surgery with adverse short- and long- term morbidity and mortality. Evidence shows that hypoalbuminemia is associated with increased AKI...
