The American journal of the medical sciences
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We analyzed trends, causes and predictors of 30-days readmission in cardiac amyloidosis and inspected the impact of these readmissions on mortality, morbidity, and utilization of healthcare resources. ⋯ Cardiac amyloidosis readmissions were associated with increased morbidity and mortality of patients and extra burden on the healthcare system. There is a need to identify patients at risk for readmissions to improve patient outcomes and decrease healthcare cost.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the serum level of uric acid (UA) in male patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and to compare the level with that of men without AGA. In addition, the comparison of the serum level of uric acid (UA) before and after treatment with finasteride was performed. ⋯ We found that AGA has a relationship with hyperuricemia, and the level of serum UA can decrease with the treatment of finasteride.