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Open AccessReducing the incidence of stroke-associated pneumonia: an evidence-based practice
Pulmonary infection is a frequent complication among stroke patients and adversely affects clinical outcomes, increases the length of hospitalization stay and costs, and aggravates the financial burden of the ...
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Open AccessImpact of the systematic use of the volume-viscosity swallow test in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: a retrospective study
Dysphagia is common after stroke. Patients with dysphagia have a higher risk of stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) and poor outcomes. Early detection of dysphagia is necessary to identify and manage patients at...
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Open AccessGlucose screening within six months postpartum among Chinese mothers with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a risk factor for diabetes mellitus. The 75-g, 2-h oral glucose tolerance test is recommended for mothers with a history of GDM to screen for diabetes in the postnatal pe...
