European journal of clinical investigation
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Jan 2023
Meta AnalysisA systematic review and meta-analysis on oncological radiotherapy in patients with a cardiac implantable electronic device: prevalence and predictors of device malfunction in 3121 patients.
The number of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) undergoing radiotherapy (RT) for cancer treatment is growing. At present, prevalence and predictors of RT-induced CIEDs malfunctions are not defined. ⋯ Radiotherapy related CIEDs malfunction had a prevalence ranging from 4% to 20%. The use of neutron-producing energies and more complex devices (ICD/CRT-D) were associated with higher risk of device malfunction, while the radiation dose at CIED did not significantly impact on the risk unless higher doses (>10 Gy) were used.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Jan 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of intravenous pulses of methylprednisolone 250 mg versus dexamethasone 6 mg in hospitalized adults with severe COVID-19 pneumonia: an open-label randomized trial.
The efficacy and safety of high versus medium doses of glucocorticoids for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 has shown mixed outcomes in controlled trials and observational studies. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of methylprednisolone 250 mg bolus versus dexamethasone 6 mg in patients with severe COVID-19. ⋯ Among severe but not critical patients with COVID-19, 250 mg/d for 3 days of methylprednisolone compared with 6 mg/d for 10 days of dexamethasone did not result in a decrease in mortality or intubation.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Jan 2023
Meta AnalysisThe Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease in Metabolically Healthy Obese Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome. Nevertheless, the association of CKD with phenotype referred as metabolically healthy obese or overweight is unclear. In this this systematic review and meta-analysis, we investigate the relationships between obesity and CKD independent of metabolic syndrome by appraising published evidence in studies focusing on metabolically healthy obese people. ⋯ Metabolically healthy overweight and obese individuals have higher risk of CKD compared to individuals without weight excess.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Jan 2023
Palliative care of COVID-19 patients with Do Not Resuscitate Status in Underrepresented Minorities.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on palliative care intervention (PCIs) in patients with do-not-resuscitate (DNR) status remains uncertain. ⋯ Do-not-resuscitate patients with COVID-19 had better general health and higher employment status than 'typical' DNR patients, but lower chances to be seen by the palliative care team. This study raises a question of the applicability of the current palliative care model in addressing the needs of DNR patients with COVID-19 during the pandemic.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Jan 2023
Patterns of volatile organic compounds in excrements of preterm neonates.
As neonates are susceptible for many diseases, establishing noninvasive diagnostic methods is desirable. We hypothesized that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) could be successfully measured in diaper samples. ⋯ We have developed a novel method to study headspace VOC profiles of biosamples using ion mobility spectrometry coupled with multi-capillary columns. Using this method, we have characterized the VOC profiles of stool and urine of preterm neonates. Future studies are warranted to characterize specific VOC profiles in infections and other diseases of the preterm neonate, thus establishing quick and noninvasive diagnostics in the routine care of the highly vulnerable preterm and term neonates.