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Pre-habilitation before colorectal cancer surgery could improve postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery: a case-matched study
PurposeWhile its effect is controverted, multimodal pre-habilitation could be used to improve the postoperative course following colorectal cancer...
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Synbiotics and Surgery: Can Prebiotics and Probiotics Affect Inflammatory Surgical Outcomes?
Purpose of ReviewPrebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics have received increasing attention over the years for their beneficial impact on the gut...
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Comparative study using propensity score matching analysis in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer with or without multimodal prehabilitation
IntroductionThe complication rate after major abdominal surgery is from 35 to 50%. The multimodal prehabilitation covers all the pre-operative...
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From surgery to functional capacity: muscle strength modifications in women post sleeve gastrectomy
BackgroundSevere obesity is characterized by excessive accumulation of fat generating a general health decline. Multidisciplinary treatment of...
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Implementation of a teleprehabilitation program for oncosurgical patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: perspectives and user satisfaction
IntroductionMany rehabilitation services in the face of the COVID-19 health emergency have had to adapt face-to-face interventions with remote care...
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Use of GLP-1 agonists in high risk patients prior to bariatric surgery: a cohort study
IntroductionBody mass index (BMI) > 50 kg/m 2 is associated with relatively increased morbidity and mortality with bariatric surgery (BS). There is...
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PReoperative very low-Energy diets for obese PAtients undergoing non-bariatric surgery Randomized Evaluation (PREPARE): a protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPatients with obesity presenting in need of surgical intervention are at 2-to-sixfold higher risk of prolonged hospitalization, infectious...
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Frailty in Older Adults with Cancer
This book summarizes evidence on frailty and ageing, how this may impact patient outcomes and how frailty can be assessed, managed and incorporated...
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Sarcopenia of kidney transplant recipients as a predictive marker for reduced graft function and graft survival after kidney transplantation
PurposeThe association between sarcopenia of kidney transplant recipients and outcome after kidney transplantation (KT) has not yet been fully...
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Are physical performance and frailty assessments useful in targeting and improving access to adjuvant therapy in patients undergoing resection for pancreatic cancer?
BackgroundMany patients fail to receive adjuvant chemotherapy following pancreatic cancer surgery. This study implemented a multimodal,...
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INSPIRA: study protocol for a randomized-controlled trial about the effect of spirometry-assisted preoperative inspiratory muscle training on postoperative complications in abdominal surgery
BackgroundRehabilitation strategies after abdominal surgery enhance recovery and improve outcome. A cornerstone of rehabilitation is respiratory...
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Cochlear implantation in children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder: an updated systematic review
BackgroundThe goal of managing auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) is to restore the children’s ability to discriminate auditory...
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The effect of frailty and age on outcomes in elective paraesophageal hernia repair
IntroductionParaesophageal hernia repair (PEHR) is a safe and effective operation. Previous studies have described risk factors for poor...
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Association of SARC-F Score and Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale with CT-Derived Muscle Mass in Patients with Aortic Aneurysms
ObjectivesPatients with aortic aneurysms (AA) are often co-morbid and susceptible to frailty. Low core muscle mass has been used as a surrogate...
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A feasibility trial of an intervention in alcohol dependence for structured preparation before detoxification versus usual care: the SPADe trial results
BackgroundIndividuals who are ‘moderately’ or ‘severely’ dependent consume alcohol at levels that are likely to have a severe impact on their own...
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Laparoscopic treatment of ventral hernias: the Italian national guidelines
Primary and incisional ventral hernias are significant public health issues for their prevalence, variability of professional practices, and high...
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Consensus Statement of the IAP - Neurodevelopmental Chapter On Neurodevelopmental Disorders Habilitation Process: Strategic Plan for Prevention, Early Detection and Early Intervention
JustificationNeurodevelopmental disorders, as per DSM-V, are described as a group of conditions with onset in the development period of childhood....
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Assessing the effects of prehabilitation protocols on post-operative outcomes in adult cervical deformity surgery: does early optimization lead to optimal clinical outcomes?
PurposeTo investigate the effect of a prehabilitation program on peri- and post-operative outcomes in adult cervical deformity (CD) surgery.
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Frailty in the Advanced Heart Failure Patient: A Challenging, Neglected, Yet Potentially Modifiable Risk Factor
Purpose of reviewThere is an increasing push for frailty assessment to become a routine part of the evaluation of potential candidates for advanced...
