Mayo Clinic proceedings
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Feb 2014
Stroke risk and outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury: 2 nationwide studies.
To investigate whether patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have an increased risk of stroke or poststroke mortality. ⋯ Traumatic brain injury was associated with risk of stroke and poststroke mortality. The relationship between TBI and poststroke mortality does not seem to transcend all age groups. This research shows the importance of prevention, early recognition, and treatment of stroke in this vulnerable population.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Feb 2014
Postoperative acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with previous exposure to bleomycin.
To determine the incidence and risk factors for postoperative acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in a large cohort of bleomycin-exposed patients undergoing surgery with general endotracheal anesthesia. ⋯ The risk of postoperative ARDS in patients exposed to systemic bleomycin appears to be lower than expected. Smoking status may be an important factor that modifies the risk of postoperative ARDS in these patients.