Annals of internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Albumin dialysis with a noncell artificial liver support device in patients with acute liver failure: a randomized, controlled trial.
Albumin dialysis with the Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS) (Gambro, Lund, Sweden), a noncell artificial liver support device, may be beneficial in acute liver failure (ALF). ⋯ Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris.
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Value-based purchasing programs use administrative data to compare hospitals by rates of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) for public reporting and financial penalties. However, validation of these data is lacking. ⋯ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.