The American journal of the medical sciences
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Letter Case Reports
A case of multiple ring-shaped aphthae without pseudomembranous colitis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Mobile Phone-based Telemedicine Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
This study aims to explore the effect of mobile phone-based telemedicine management of glycemic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). ⋯ Compared with conventional intervention, the mobile phone-based telemedicine management can help patients with T2DM to improve glycemic level and quality of life.
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Markers of systemic inflammation have been shown to be elevated in patients with gastroparesis (Gp). We hypothesized the presence of elevated markers of inflammation and/or coagulation can predict death in gastroparesis. ⋯ In this sample of 396 patients with symptoms of gastroparesis, systemic inflammation and coagulopathy appear related to diabetes mellitus. Patients who died had markers of inflammation and coagulation that differed from those still alive. Further analysis may suggest a link between inflammation, hypercoagulability, and the mechanism for mortality in gastroparesis or as a marker of disease severity.
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Data regarding predictors of the outcome in patients with community-acquired complicated parapneumonic effusion (CPPE) or empyema are insufficient. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prognostic factors in these patients. ⋯ Increased attenuation of extrapleural fat and pleural microbubbles assessed with CT and PSI class IV‒V independently predicted prolonged LOS in CAP patients with CPPE or empyema. These findings may be helpful to identify patients who need more intensive evaluation and intervention.