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Early versus late penile prosthesis surgery: a cross-sectional real-life study unveiling predictive factors
Penile prosthesis implantation (PP surgery) is a well-established solution for severe, medication-refractory erectile dysfunction (ED). Despite its...
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Early versus late parenteral nutrition in term and late preterm infants: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundDespite the wide use of parenteral nutrition (PN) in neonatal intensive care units (NICU), there is limited evidence regarding the optimal...
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Impact of early vs late palliative care referrals on healthcare utilization in patients with pancreatic cancer
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to examine the impact of early versus late palliative care referral (PCR) following pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
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Midterm Outcome of Early Pregnancy Versus Late Pregnancy After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
BackgroundControversy regarding the timing of pregnancy and its implications is present in the literature.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the midterm outcome...
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The prognostic significance of clinicopathological characteristics in early-onset versus late-onset colorectal cancer liver metastases
PurposeThis study aimed to explore the prognostic significance of clinicopathological characteristics in early-onset versus late-onset colorectal...
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Suboptimal Imaging on Obstetric Ultrasound Should Prompt Early Referral for Fetal Echocardiography
Recent studies suggest that suboptimal cardiac imaging on routine obstetric anatomy ultrasound (OB-scan) is not associated with a higher risk for...
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Early myocardial injury in children on doxorubicin for cancer chemotherapy: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary referral centre in Kenya
IntroductionUse of doxorubicin, an anthracycline chemotherapeutic agent has been associated with late-occurring cardiac toxicities. Detection of...
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Primary and specialist care interaction and referral patterns for individuals with chronic kidney disease: a narrative review
BackgroundTimely referral of individuals with chronic kidney disease from primary care to secondary care is evidenced to improve patient outcomes,...
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on early intervention utilization and need for referral after NICU discharge in VLBW infants
ObjectiveTo examine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on early intervention (EI) services in VLBW infants.
Study design208 VLBW infants seen in NICU...
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Early diverting stoma closure is feasible and safe: results from a before-and-after study on the implementation of an early closure protocol at a tertiary referral center
BackgroundEvidence on early closure (EC) of defunctioning stoma (DS) after colorectal surgery shows a favorable effect when patients are carefully...
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High preoperative HbA1c does not affect early or late complication rates after bariatric surgery
BackgroundPreoperative HbA1c has been associated with an increased incidence of postoperative morbidity and mortality after abdominal and...
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Primary versus early secondary referral to a specialized neurotrauma center in patients with moderate/severe traumatic brain injury: a CENTER TBI study
BackgroundPrehospital care for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) varies with some emergency medical systems recommending direct transport of...
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The impact of 2 weeks wait referral on survival of head and neck cancer patients
PurposeThis study aims to evaluate the association between 2 weeks wait referral and survival in the head and neck cancer.
MethodsRetrospective...
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Early Versus Late Recurrence in Rectal Cancer: Does Timing Matter?
BackgroundThe definition of early recurrence (ER) in rectal cancer is unclear, and the association of ER with post-recurrence survival (PRS) is...
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Presuppositions, cost–benefit, collaboration, and competency impacts palliative care referral in paediatric oncology: a qualitative study
BackgroundAlthough a significant proportion of children with cancer need palliative care, few are referred or referred late, with oncologists and...
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Comparison of clinical features and pregnancy outcomes in early- and late-onset preeclampsia with HELLP syndrome: a 10-year retrospective study from a tertiary hospital and referral center in China
BackgroundEarly-onset preeclampsia (EO-PE) and late-onset preeclampsia (LO-PE) are different subtypes of preeclampsia. We conducted this study to...
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Patients suffering traumatic brain injury: patient characteristics, prehospital triage, primary referral and mortality - A population-based follow-up study
BackgroundTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a potential high-risk condition, but appropriate care pathways, including prehospital triage and primary...
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Is there a role for cementless primary stem in hip arthroplasty for early or late fixation failures of intertrochanteric fractures?
BackgroundThe choice of femur stems during the hip arthroplasty procedures for patients with treatment failure of intertrochanteric fractures (ITF)...
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Pattern of Care in Real-World Scenario on Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer in a Tertiary Referral Oncology Centre in India — ISPSM Collaborative Study
The treatment of advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) has evolved over time. With advent of platinum-based chemotherapy and hyperthermic...
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Palliative care referral across the disease trajectory in high-grade glioma
PurposeAdults with high-grade glioma (HGG), WHO grade III or IV, have substantial palliative care needs. Our aim was to determine occurrence, timing,...
