Publications by authors named "P Profice"

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  • * Researchers analyzed 202 MG patients from 2010 to 2019, finding that the incidence was 32.6/million and prevalence was 55.3/100,000, with the majority testing positive for acetylcholine receptor antibodies.
  • * The findings suggest that Sardinia has a higher prevalence of MG than the European average for rare diseases, highlighting the need to explore environmental and genetic factors contributing to this increased risk.
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Objectives: Cranial nerve paralysis is a rare complication of spinal and epidural anesthesia, and some cases of vocal fold paralysis (VFP) have been reported. The aim of this article is to report a case, identify evidence supporting the possibility of VFP being a complication of spinal and epidural anesthesia and to investigate the frequency, the characteristics, and the possible mechanisms of such a complication.

Data Sources: CINAHL Complete, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, Pubmed, and EMBASE.

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Background: Little evidence is available on the long-term efficacy and safety of edoxaban, mainly due to the recent release date. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the safety of edoxaban, defined by the incidence of major bleedings. We then aimed to evaluate the incidence of thromboembolic events and the persistence of edoxaban therapy in the long-term.

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: There is a growing body of evidence suggesting a link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation (AF). The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the association between OSA and AF in acute ischemic stroke. The secondary objective is to describe the clinical features of patients with acute ischemic stroke and concomitant OSA.

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Background: Malignant middle cerebral artery infarction (mMCA) is a devastating disease with rates of fatality as high as 80%. Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DHC) reduces mortality, but many survivors inevitably remain severely disabled. This study aimed to analyze patients with mMCA undergoing DHC or best medical treatment (BMT) baseline characteristics and factors linked to therapeutic choice and determinants of prognosis.

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