Publications by authors named "M A C Hemels"

Introduction: Non-invasive respiratory support strategies have evolved to avoid bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants. However, consensus on the best treatment strategy remains lacking. This study aims to investigate current practices and variations in primary respiratory support for extremely preterm neonates across neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in the Netherlands.

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To assess the cost-effectiveness of low-dose aspirin compared to placebo for the prevention of recurrent preterm birth from a healthcare perspective. This was a cost-effectiveness analysis alongside a multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. We included women with a singleton pregnancy and a previous spontaneous preterm birth <37 weeks of gestation of a singleton.

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Background: Clinically important perioperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common cardiac complication after noncardiac surgery. Little is known about how patients with POAF are managed acutely and whether practices have changed over time.

Methods: We conducted an observational substudy of patients who had POAF, were at elevated cardiovascular risk, and were enrolled in the PeriOperative Ischemic Evaluation (POISE)-1, 2 and 3 trials between 2002 and 2021.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study explores the effectiveness of using a smartphone app to monitor the time patients spend experiencing atrial fibrillation (AF) and related symptoms after AF ablation.
  • A total of 484 patients participated, showing high adherence and satisfaction with the app, which measured AF and symptom data three times daily.
  • Results indicated strong correlations between AF and symptom recordings, with most patients showing a paroxysmal AF pattern, suggesting successful monitoring through the app could aid in evaluating patient outcomes post-ablation.
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