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Feasibility and safety of radical cystectomy under combined spinal and epidural anesthesia in octogenarian patients with ASA score >= 3: A case series
(2015)Introduction: This study evaluated the feasibility and safety of open radical cystectomy (RC) under combined regional anesthesia (CRA) in high-risk octogenarian patients. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the medical ... -
Fetuin-A is Associated with Disease Severity and Exacerbation Frequency in Patients with COPD
(2013)Fetuin-A is a liver protein that may serve as an inhibitor of systemic inflammation in humans. In the present study we assessed the levels of fetuin-A in COPD patients in stable condition and on exacerbation in an attempt ... -
Forecasting of Remotely Sensed Daily Evapotranspiration Data Over Nile Delta Region, Egypt
(2013)Daily evapotranspiration is a major component in crops water consumption management plans. Consequently, forecasting of daily evapotranspiration is the keystone of any effective water resources management plans in fragile ... -
Impact of intraoperative hypotension on hospital stay in major abdominal surgery
(2011)Although the relationship between preoperative risk factors and outcomes has been extensively studied, the effect of intraoperative hemodynamic changes in a patient's postoperative course has been less well defined. We ... -
Impact of stapling devices on radical cystectomy: Comparative study between low- and high-volume surgeons
(2008)OBJECTIVES To compare effectiveness in terms of blood loss and operative time of stapling devices among surgeons with different levels of surgical volume. METHODS We evaluated a group of 29 male patients with invasive ... -
Increased prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair compared with patients without hernia receiving aneurysm screening
(2011)Background: The introduction of screening programs for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is being contemplated by health services in several countries. The correlation between aortic aneurysm and abdominal wall hernias is ... -
Insecticidal efficacy of fipronil against four stored-product insect pests: influence of commodity, dose, exposure interval, relative humidity and temperature
(2010)BACKROUND: Fipronil is an insecticidal pyrazole that is commonly used as an insecticide in field crops, urban pesticide and veterinary medicine, but there are no reports of its evaluation against stored-product insects. ... -
Long-term prognostic value of heart-rate recovery after treadmill testing in patients with diabetes mellitus
(2009)Background: Heart-rate recovery (HRR) is considered to be an independent predictor of cardiac and all-cause mortality. We examined the long-term prognostic value of HRR in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. Methods: ... -
Lupus thrombocytopenia: clinical implications and prognostic significance
(2005)Objectives: To clarify clinical manifestations, association with disease activity, and prognostic impact of thrombocytopenia using simple and reliable indices. Methods: 632 patients were reviewed retrospectively. Fifty ... -
Morbidity, Mortality, and Organ Damage in Patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome
(2012)Objective. To describe morbidity, organ damage, mortality, and cause of death in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Methods. Descriptive analysis of 135 patients. Patients were clustered according to initial ... -
Motor signs during the course of Alzheimer disease
(2004)Background: Motor signs (MOSIs) are common in Alzheimer disease (AD) and may be associated with rates of cognitive decline, mortality, and cost of care. Objective: To describe the progression and identify predictors of ... -
Motor signs predict poor outcomes in Alzheimer disease
(2005)Objective: To examine whether the presence of motor signs has predictive value for important outcomes in Alzheimer disease (AD). Methods: A total of 533 patients with AD at early stages (mean Folstein Mini-Mental State ... -
PATIENT SELECTION FOR AUTOMATED PERITONEAL DIALYSIS: FOR WHOM, WHEN?
(2009)The use of the various forms of automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) has increased considerably in the past few years. This increase has in part been driven by technology, through improved cycler design. Other contributing ... -
Plasma Angiogenin and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A Among Hemodialysis Patients
(2012)Introduction. Angiogenesis plays a role in the pathogenesis of coronary heart disease (CHD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) pathology, and certain angiogenic factors are increased by inflammation. The aim of this study was to ... -
POOR AND SICK: ESTIMATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND HEALTH
(2011)This study evaluates the effect of the individual's household income on their health at the later stages of working life. A structural equation model is utilized in order to derive a composite and continuous index of the ... -
Population structure and morphometric relationships of Paracentrotus lividus (Echinodermata: Echinoidea) in the South Aegean Sea
(2009)The gonads of the common sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus are a pricey gastronomic delicacy, and so the species is intensively harvested. Considering the recent collapse of its Populations in many Mediterranean areas and ... -
Prediction of cardiac risk before abdominal aortic reconstruction: Comparison of a revised Goldman Cardiac Risk Index and radioisotope ejection fraction
(2002)Background. A revised Goldman Cardiac Risk Index has been suggested to identify patients at higher risk for cardiac complications in patients who undergo major noncardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to test the ... -
Prescription of medications by primary care physicians in the light of asthma guidelines
(1998)The purpose of this study was the evaluation of the extent of dissemination of asthma guidelines among primary health care physicians in Greece. Sixty-five of 80 primary care physicians (response rate 80.2%) answered a ...