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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Multidisciplinary Approach to Management of Maternal Asthma (MAMMA): A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Maternal asthma control may be improved by multidisciplinary care, education and asthma monitoring.
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Review Meta Analysis
Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Drug Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Drug treatment for pulmonary hypertension improved 6-minute walk distance and reduced hospitalisation. Combination is more effective than monotherapy.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Prevalence, Treatment and Outcomes Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Patients Hospitalized with Pneumonia.
OSA is associated with increased risks of respiratory complications following surgery. However, its relationship to the outcomes of hospitalized medical patients is unknown. ⋯ Among patients hospitalized for pneumonia, OSA is associated with higher initial rates of mechanical ventilation, increased risk of clinical deterioration, and higher resource use, yet a modestly lower risk of inpatient mortality.