European journal of internal medicine
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Eur. J. Intern. Med. · Oct 2016
Multicenter Study Observational StudyEpidemiology and outcome of candidemia in internal medicine wards: A regional study in Italy.
More than one-third of candidemia episodes occur in Internal Medicine Wards (IMWs) but only few studies have focused on this setting and specific data about epidemiology, clinical characteristics and risk factors for mortality are scant. ⋯ The present study conducted in a relatively large geographic area confirms high incidence and mortality of candidemia in IMWs, with a worrisome rate of inappropriateness in patient management. Specific interventions aimed to increase awareness of IMWs about candidemia are needed.
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Eur. J. Intern. Med. · Oct 2016
Multicenter StudyFifteen-year mortality of patients with asthma-COPD overlap syndrome.
The coexistence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (asthma-COPD overlap syndrome: ACOS) is increasingly recognized but data about its prevalence and long-term mortality are needed. ⋯ Long-term prognosis of ACOS was similar to COPD, and worse than asthma and healthy controls. ACOS had a significant impact on physical performance, functional ability, and HRQL.