Articles: mortality.
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Due to significant injury heterogeneity, outcome prediction following traumatic brain injury (TBI) is challenging. This study aimed to develop a simple model for high-accuracy mortality risk prediction after TBI. ⋯ The MOST model can be rapidly calculated and outperforms two widely used models for predicting mortality in TBI patients. It utilizes a larger, contemporaneous dataset that reflects modern trauma care.
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Vaccination against influenza is widespread worldwide, reducing complications associated with infection. However, the impact of vaccination on mortality/ICU admission in hospitalized patients has been little studied. ⋯ Influenza vaccination may reduce the probability of ICU admission or death. This effect is likely due to better control of the immune response. We did not observe any relationship with the risk of presenting bacterial superinfection.
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Physical activity (PA) and diet quality have each been shown to be inversely associated with mortality but their combined impact on longevity has been less explored, particularly when considering their changes over time. This study aimed to examine the separate and combined associations of PA, diet quality and their changes over time with mortality outcomes. ⋯ These findings suggest that adopting and maintaining higher levels of PA and diet quality are associated with lower mortality. Significant public health benefits could be realised by enabling active living and healthy eating through adulthood.
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Eur. J. Intern. Med. · Oct 2024
External validation of a prognostic score to identify low-risk outpatients with acute deep venous thrombosis in the lower limbs.
Current clinical guidelines suggest home treatment for patients diagnosed with acute deep venous thrombosis (DVT). A prognostic score has been proposed to identify low-risk patients; however, its validation remains limited. ⋯ This study demonstrates the efficacy of the prognostic score in identifying low-risk outpatients with acute DVT. It also suggests that a considerable proportion of patients with acute DVT may benefit from outpatient treatment despite having some risk criteria, highlighting the potential for optimizing ambulatory care pathways.