Publications by authors named "F Lau"
Objective: The study investigates the prognostic impact of dyskalemias in patients hospitalized with heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF).
Background: Although dyskalemias represent a common complication in patients with heart failure (HF) and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), data concerning the prevalence and prognostic impact of dyskalemias in HFmrEF is limited.
Methods: Consecutive patients with HFmrEF were retrospectively included at one institution from 2016 to 2022.
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- - The study investigates the impact of metal/element exposures on the gut microbiome in children aged 8 to 12, exploring the relationships between 19 different stool metal concentrations and microbiome profiles within a cohort of 116 participants from the GESTE study.
- - Significant associations were found, such as positive correlations between zinc (Zn) and certain microbiome species, while cadmium (Cd) was linked to declines in specific gut bacteria, indicating that metal exposure could affect the composition of the gut microbiome.
- - The research also identified 490 functional pathways related to microbiome activities, suggesting that these metal exposures could influence crucial processes like amino acid synthesis and carbohydrate degradation, highlighting the need for further research on their implications
Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study is to demonstrate the use of patient-reported outcome measure-based journey maps in facilitating clinicians' ability to communicate with patients about their well-being at each phase of their cancer journey.
Methods: Individual semi-structured online and phone interviews were conducted with older adults in British Columbia, Canada. Participants (n = 6) were asked to describe their cancer experiences associated with their well-being score using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System revised questionnaire throughout their cancer journey (i.
This study investigates age-related differences and outcomes in patients hospitalized with heart failure with a mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF). The characterization of patients with HFmrEF and the prognostic value of age has rarely been investigated. Patients with HFmrEF were retrospectively included at one institution between 2016 and 2022.
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