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Am Fam Physician
January 2025
University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.
Jaundice is an indication of hyperbilirubinemia and is caused by derangements in bilirubin metabolism. It is typically apparent when serum bilirubin levels exceed 3 mg/dL and can indicate serious underlying disease of the liver or biliary tract. A comprehensive medical history, review of systems, and physical examination are essential for differentiating potential causes such as alcoholic liver disease, biliary strictures, choledocholithiasis, drug-induced liver injury, hemolysis, or hepatitis.
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January 2025
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, with ventricular rate control being a critical therapeutic target. However, the optimal range for ventricular rate control remains unclear. Additionally, the relationship between different levels of ventricular rate control and cardiac remodeling in patients with atrial fibrillation remains unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAsian J Transfus Sci
September 2022
Department of Zoology, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, India.
Context: Hemoglobinopathies are the most common heterogeneous group of monogenetic disorder in the world and its prevalence varies with geographical regions. India is developing country and many studies show a significant burden of hemoglobinopathies in India.
Aims: The aim of the present study was to check the prevalence of various hemoglobinopathies in anemic subjects using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method in Pune region which has multiple ethnic population groups from all parts of India.
Asian J Transfus Sci
May 2023
Department of Hematology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Introduction: Platelet transfusion has been therapeutically used in patients with thrombocytopenia and platelet function defects over the years. The use of advanced techniques may add value in assessing the quality of platelet products. The aim of the study was to assess stored platelet concentrates (PCs) prepared in blood banks for platelet indices, clot strength, and platelet function.
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December 2024
Department of Cardiology, Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital Wuhan 430022, Hubei, China.
Objective: To evaluate the impact and prognosis of a multidisciplinary discharge preparation service model for patients with chronic heart failure.
Methods: A total of 100 patients with chronic heart failure who visited the Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital from January 2022 to September 2023 were included. The patients were divided into an experimental group, receiving a multidisciplinary discharge preparation service, and a control group, receiving conventional treatment.
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