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Anesth Crit Care
October 2024
Department of Translational Research, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona CA 91766, USA.
Healthcare disparities continue to affect communities in the United States that are racially and ethnically diverse, disabled, and economically disadvantaged, even though medical and technological advancements have made great strides in these areas. Disparities in health outcomes and difficulties obtaining care for both acute and chronic illnesses are more common among these populations when compared to the overall population. Disparities in anesthesia care delivery have been documented in multiple studies, and they are based on factors such as patients' racial/ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, ability to communicate in English, and accessibility to health insurance.
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December 2024
Department of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Background: Remdesivir is commonly used for inpatient treatment of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) and may be associated with bradycardia. The objective is to investigate the incidence of bradycardia in patients with COVID-19 receiving remdesivir and evaluate potential risk factors associated with bradycardia.
Methods: This single-center, retrospective, cohort study evaluated the incidence of bradycardia during and up to 48 h after remdesivir administration in adults admitted to the medical center for treatment of COVID-19.
Occup Health Sci
January 2024
School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Michigan, USA.
A large and growing number of workers are managing chronic physical and mental health conditions while working, necessitating attention from both researchers and leaders and practitioners in organizations. Much of the current discourse around research and practice in this area is focused on prevention of chronic disease and rehabilitation of disability to help workers return to work. Less commonly attended to are workplace factors that can support the quality of working life and the longevity of working life for workers with chronic health conditions.
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December 2024
>From the Division of Pulmonology, University Hospital Zurich, and the Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Objectives: Lung transplant is a complex procedure with potential for substantial postoperative complications, including abdominal issues. Although previous studies have suggested that preexisting gastrointestinal conditions may be associated with a high risk of posttransplant complications, the evidence remains inconsistent. We aimed to explore the incidence rates, risk factors, and outcomes of abdominal complications within the first year following lung transplant.
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January 2025
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 236-0004, Japan.
Background: Both quantitative and qualitative aspects of muscle status significantly impact clinical outcomes in critically ill patients. Comprehensive monitoring of baseline muscle status and its changes is crucial for risk stratification and management optimization. However, repeatable and accessible indicators are lacking.
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