Irish journal of medical science
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Miscarriage is the most common adverse outcome in early pregnancy; however, high proportion of miscarriages are classified as unexplained. In addition, pregnant women attending early pregnancy assessment units might be more vulnerable. ⋯ Our findings indicated that maternal, psychological and obstetric factors may have an influence on miscarriage among women attending an EPAU. The insight of a relationship between emotional wellbeing and miscarriage opens a window for prevention in this area.
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An increased level of serum uric acid (SUA) can be observed in patients with hypothyroidism. Nonetheless, data on the relationship between hyperuricemia and hyperthyroidism was still controversial. Thus, we aimed to analyze the association between Graves' hyperthyroidism and hyperuricemia in Chinese men and women. ⋯ For hyperuricemia, hyperthyroidism was an important risk factor that should not be neglected, especially for men.
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To investigate cardiac manifestations and the risk factors in Han Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). ⋯ Cardiac involvement is common in Han Chinese SLE patients and associated with age and disease activity. PAH and myocarditis are the risk factors of mortality in SLE.
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Emergency department (ED) frequent attenders (FAs) have a higher rate of adverse outcomes compared to infrequent attenders. ⋯ This retrospective review is the most detailed assessment of Irish FAs undertaken to date. Further studies are required to examine the Irish hospitals most at need of Case Management Strategy Programmes which we postulate could minimise the risk of adverse outcomes for these patients and improve overall ED efficiency.
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Patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) were traditionally denied access to MR imaging due to safety concerns. ⋯ MR-conditional CIEDs can be safely scanned with diagnostic quality at 1.5T using a protocol involving radiology and cardiology.