Publications by authors named "J M A M Retera"
Here we describe the characteristics of the first 100 laboratory confirmed COVID-19 patients admitted to the Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital (Tilburg, The Netherlands). The median age was 72 years, 67% was male, approximately 80% had co-morbidity, approximately 50% of which consisted of hypertension, cardiac and or pulmonary conditions and 25% diabetes. At admission 61% of patients had fever and about 50% presented at day 6 or more after onset of symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA rare adverse event of a right-sided pneumectomy with an elevated hemidiaphragm is right-to-left shunting through a patent foramen ovale. In this case report we describe our experience with plication of the right hemidiaphragm with instantaneous hemodynamic results and pain relief, followed by secondary closure of the foramen ovale.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffectiveness and cost-effectiveness of early assisted discharge for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: the design of a randomised controlled trial.
BMC Public Health
October 2010
Article Synopsis
- COPD exacerbations lead to high hospitalizations, bed shortages, and healthcare costs, particularly due to the rising prevalence of the disease.
- Early assisted discharge programs, where patients receive care at home from specialized nurses, show promise as a safe and potentially cost-effective alternative to traditional hospital stays.
- The GO AHEAD study will compare early discharge at home versus regular inpatient care, assessing effectiveness, quality of life, caregiver burden, and overall patient satisfaction over three months.
Aims: To investigate the expression of beta-catenin in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and its clinical significance.
Methods: 101 patients were surgically treated for NSCLC by lobectomy or pneumectomy with systematic lymph node dissection. Follow up was available in all patients, ranging from 24 to 110 months.