Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Evaluation of the efficacy of 1 L polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid and an oral sodium sulfate solution: A multi-center, prospective randomized controlled trial.
Low-volume bowel preparation has been developed to increase patient compliance. We compared 1 L of polyethylene glycol/ascorbic acid (PEG/Asc) and oral sodium sulfate (OSS) with respect to bowel preparation efficacy, compliance, and safety. ⋯ The 1L PEG/Asc treatment was comparable to OSS in terms of bowel preparation efficacy, compliance, and safety.
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A growing body of literature now exists examining associations between social determinants of health (SDOH) and adverse outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation; however, little is available on anticoagulant prescriptions and the impact of SDOH. ⋯ This systematic review and meta-analysis was registered with PROSPERO.
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Review Case Reports
Rib and pericardium invaded huge abdominal mass in young woman: A case report with literature review.
Desmoid fibromatosis is a rare benign tumor, but due to its rarity and diverse clinical course, treatment guidelines have not been established. However, since a good prognosis can be expected, an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment are required. We describe a rare case of desmoid fibromatosis on young female that presented as huge abdominal mass. ⋯ The mainstay of treatment of symptomatic desmoid fibromatosis is surgical resection, and in the case of abdominal tumor, it can be more dangerous when it invades adjacent organ. We report a case that required additionally multidisciplinary approach for surgery and postoperative treatment of huge abdominal desmoid tumor which infiltrate bone and pericardium beyond abdominal cavity.
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Meta Analysis
Thrombocytosis predicts poor prognosis of Asian patients with colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
There is no study analyzing and evaluating the prognostic role of thrombocytosis in Asian patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). ⋯ The present meta-analysis demonstrates that thrombocytosis is a potentially useful tool for predicting poor survival in Asian patients with CRC, especially for overall survival.
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Meta Analysis
Predictive value of baseline C-reactive protein level in patients with stable coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis.
Conflicting results have been reported on the association of C-reactive protein (CRP) level with adverse outcomes in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the predictive value of baseline CRP level in stable CAD patients. ⋯ Elevated baseline CRP level was an independent predictor of MACEs, cardiovascular mortality, and all-cause mortality in patients with stable CAD. Baseline CRP level can provide important predictive information in stable CAD patients.