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Open AccessSafety and effectiveness of oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation and stage 4 chronic kidney disease: a real-world experience
It is still uncertain whether direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) perform better than vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) in subjects with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and advanced chronic kidney disease (C...
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Open AccessUse of a gas-operated ventilator as a noninvasive bridging respiratory therapy in critically Ill COVID-19 patients in a middle-income country
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a notable undersupply of respiratory support devices, especially in low- and middle-income countries. As a result, many hospitals turned to alternative respiratory thera...
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Open AccessNeutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and short-term mortality risk in elderly acute medical patients admitted to a University Hospital Emergency Department
Early identification of patients with a poorer prognosis in the Emergency Department (ED) is crucial for prompt treatment and resource allocation. We investigated the relationship between the Neutrophil to Lym...
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Open AccessInsights into geriatric health: primary sarcopenia and innate immunity dynamics, examining SARC-F, serum TLR 4, TLR 9, and resolvin levels
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between serum TLR (Toll Like Receptor) 4, 9 and Resolvin E1 levels and primary sarcopenia in geriatric patients and to compare the diagnostic accuracy of t...
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Open AccessInfections and gender: clues for diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency—a case report and a review of the literature
The clinical presentation of adrenal insufficiency, a condition causing adrenal hormone deficiency, is characterised by non-specific symptoms and signs: consequently, an important diagnostic delay is often evi...
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Open AccessAgreement of point of care ultrasound and final clinical diagnosis in patients with acute heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, and shock: POCUS not missing the target
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an important tool for clinical diagnosis and decision-making in critical and non-critical scenarios. Dyspnea, chest pain, and shock are conditions susceptible to evaluation ...
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Open AccessSubclinical hypothyroidism predicts outcome in heart failure: insights from the T.O.S.CA. registry
Subclinical hypothyroidism (SH), defined as increased serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) with normal free T4 (fT4) levels, is frequently observed in the general population. Prevalence ranges from 0.6% to ...
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Open AccessHealthcare professionals’ perceptions of patient safety in European emergency departments: a comparative analysis of survey results
Patient safety is a significant concern worldwide. The Emergency Departments (EDs) are vulnerable to adverse events. Europe, with its diverse healthcare systems, differs in patient safety. This study aimed to ...
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Open AccessFactors triggering familial mediterranean fever attacks, do they really exist?
Several possible factors are hypothesized to trigger familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) attacks; however, there is no consensus on this matter. We aimed to identify these triggering factors and analyze their r...
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Open AccessPericarditis recurrence is associated with milder electrocardiographic, echocardiographic, and laboratory findings
Recurrent pericarditis (RP) complicates approximately 30% of acute pericarditis (AP) cases. We sought to compare the prevalence and severity of objective findings seen in patients with RP. A retrospective sing...
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Open AccessEnhancing discharge decision-making through continuous monitoring in an acute admission ward: a randomized controlled trial
In Acute Admission Wards, vital signs are commonly measured only intermittently. This may result in failure to detect early signs of patient deterioration and impede timely identification of patient stability,...
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Open AccessIncreased epicardial adipose tissue thickness as a sign of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ıts relationship with disease activity ındices
Epicardial adipose tissue is a novel cardiometabolic risk factor and indicator of subclinical atherosclerosis. We aimed to evaluate the epicardial adipose tissue thickness in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients...
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Open AccessClinical outcomes of clostridioides difficile infection in the very elderly
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) causes considerable morbidity, mortality, and economic cost. Advanced age, prolonged stay in healthcare facility, and exposure to antibiotics are leading risk factors f...
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Open AccessPrediction of cardiovascular risk in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma receiving anti-angiogenic drugs: lessons from sorafenib
Antiangiogenics are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACE). The identification of at-risk subjects is relevant in the case of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC...
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Open AccessImpact of healthcare-associated infections within 7-days of acute stroke on health outcomes and risk of care-dependency: a multi-centre registry-based cohort study
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) in patients admitted with acute conditions remain a major challenge to healthcare services. Here, we assessed the impact of HCAIs acquired within 7-days of acute stroke...
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Open AccessSepsis in elderly patients: the role of neutrophils in pathophysiology and therapy
Sepsis is among the most important causes of mortality, particularly within the elderly population. Sepsis prevalence is on the rise due to different factors, including increasing average population age and th...
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Open AccessRenal arterial resistive index versus novel biomarkers for the early prediction of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a critical complication of sepsis. There is a continuous need to identify and validate biomarkers for early detection. Serum and urinary biomarkers have been investigated, such as ...
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Open AccessDiabetes mellitus in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: a post hoc analysis from the WARCEF trial
Patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and diabetes mellitus (DM) have an increased risk of adverse events, including thromboembolism. In this analysis, we aimed to explore the asso...
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Open AccessUnveiling cancer risk in ANCA-associated vasculitis: result from the Turkish Vasculitis Study Group (TRVaS)
To investigate cancer incidence in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), compare it with the age/sex-specific cancer risk of the Turkish population, and explore independent risk factors associated wi...
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Open AccessClinical and atopic features of patients with primary eosinophilic colitis: an Italian multicentre study
Eosinophilic colitis (EC) is the rarest among primary eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGID). EC is underdiagnosed due to its blurred and proteiform clinical manifestations. To explore the clinical and...
