Annals of medicine
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This study was conducted to analyse the therapeutic effect of the modified 'Xingnao Kaiqiao' acupuncture technique in the recovery of comatose patients, as well as the clinical factors that may influence recovery from coma. ⋯ Acupuncture can effectively shorten the duration of coma and promote recovery time in patients. Therefore, it is recommended to initiate acupuncture treatment early when applicable.
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Heart failure (HF) remains a significant health problem despite advances in diagnosis and treatment options. Malnutrition and increased inflammation predict poor disease prognosis. The parameters of the Naples prognostic score (NPS) include albumin, total cholesterol, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR). We aimed to assess the potential of NPS as a predictor of long-term mortality in patients with HF. ⋯ Based on our findings, NPS showed promise as an independent predictor of long-term mortality in individuals with HF.
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To evaluate temporal trends in gender, etiology, severity, outcomes, cost and median length of stay (MLS) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) in a third-tier Chinese city. ⋯ Over the observational period, the proportion of male patients with AP, prevalence of age-adjusted rate of HTG and alcohol-associated AP and SAP increased, while MLS and MCH for all patients decreased, and the time trend of mortality of AP was stable.
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Many female patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) desire to reproduce after treatment. To evaluate the outcomes of subsequent pregnancy after NPC and explore the prognostic effects of pregnancy in women. ⋯ Pregnancy after NPC treatment was not associated with adverse clinical outcomes. Abortion may not be a remedial choice post-treatment in patients with NPC.
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This research aimed to analyze the impact of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) with acute pancreatitis (AP) on the severity and prognosis of patients, screen the risk factors of HFRS with AP, and establish a nomogram model. ⋯ Patients with HFRS with AP exhibit higher disease severity and poorer prognosis. Smoking, elevated ferritin and white blood cell levels, decreased fibrinogen and platelet levels are more susceptible to developing AP.