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Association between Charlson comorbidity index and complications of endoscopic resection of gastric neoplasms in elderly patients
BackgroundAlthough endoscopic resection is safe and effective for gastric epithelial neoplasms, information is limited on its efficacy and safety in...
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Implications of the medication regimen complexity index score on hospital readmissions in elderly patients with heart failure: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundThe likelihood of elderly patients with heart failure (HF) being readmitted to the hospital is higher if they have a higher medication...
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Can the Charlson Comorbidity Index be used to predict the ASA grade in patients undergoing spine surgery?
BackgroundThe American Society of Anaesthesiologists' Physical Status Score (ASA) is a key variable in predictor models of surgical outcome and...
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Is comorbidity alone responsible for changes in health-related quality of life among critical care survivors? A purpose-specific review
BackgroundHealth-related quality of life (HRQoL) is one of the most important outcome variables for assessing the effectiveness of intensive care,...
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Assessment of Comorbidity Burden and Treatment Response: Reanalysis of the SCD-HEFT Trial
IntroductionComorbidity burden may be associated with treatment-effect heterogeneity (HTE) in clinical trials, which could alter the interpretation...
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Two-year survival after scheduled extubation in patients with pneumonia or ARDS: a prospective observational study
PurposeTo report two-year survival after scheduled extubation in patients with pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
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Comorbidity data collection across different spine registries: an evidence map
IntroductionComorbidities are significant patient factors that contribute to outcomes after surgery. There is highly variable collection of this...
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HOSPITAL Score and LACE Index to Predict Mortality in Multimorbid Older Patients
BackgroundEstimating life expectancy of older adults informs whether to pursue future investigation and therapy. Several models to predict mortality...
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Low Barthel index score is a poor prognostic factor for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients
The basic activities of daily life may affect the prognosis of multiple myeloma (MM) patients and the Barthel index (BI) is currently the most widely...
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Comorbidity, Criminality, and Costs of Patients Treated for Gambling Disorder in Denmark
Gambling disorder is associated with increased mental comorbidity, unhealthy lifestyle, criminality, and costs-of-illness, but the available evidence...
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Elixhauser comorbidity method in predicting death of Spanish inpatients with asplenia and pneumococcal pneumonia
BackgroundPneumococcal pneumonia (PP) is a serious infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), with a wide spectrum of clinical...
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Association between early blood urea nitrogen-to-albumin ratio and one-year post-hospital mortality in critically ill surgical patients: a propensity score-matched study
BackgroundBlood urea nitrogen to albumin ratio (BAR) is increasingly recognized as an early predictor for short-term outcomes in critically ill...
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The prognostic nutritional index predicts all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with acute myocardial infarction
BackgroundMalnutrition is common in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and is associated with a poor prognosis. The prognostic value of...
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Comorbidity characteristics of multiple myeloma patients diagnosed in Finland 2005–2016
Multiple myeloma (MM) patients are predominantly elderly with comorbidities that have an impact on patient mortality and treatment decisions. We...
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Unplanned 30-day readmissions, comorbidity and impact on one-year mortality following incident heart failure hospitalisation in Western Australia, 2001–2015
BackgroundReadmissions within 30 days after heart failure (HF) hospitalisation is considered an important healthcare quality metric, but their impact...
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Surgical options and survival prognosis in geriatric patients beyond average lifespan with locally advanced gastric cancer: a propensity score-matched analysis
BackgroundThe appropriateness of laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) for super-geriatric patients with locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC) is...
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Relationship between body mass index and spinal pathology in community-dwelling older adults
PurposeTo clarify the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and spinal pathologies including spinal sagittal balance, back extensor strength...
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Effects of an integrated ambulatory care program on healthcare utilization and costs in older patients with multimorbidity: a propensity score-matched cohort study
BackgroundPopulation aging has increased the prevalence of multimorbidity, jeopardizing the sustainability and efficiency of healthcare systems. This...
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Predictive value of the systemic immune-inflammation index on one-year mortality in geriatric hip fractures
BackgroundGeriatric hip fractures are associated with a high incidence of mortality. This study examines the predictive value of the systemic...
