Gomez-Rosas, Patricia Pesenti, Marina Verzeroli, Cristina Giaccherini, Cinzia Russo, Laura Sarmiento, Roberta Masci, Giovanna Celio, Luigi Minelli, Mauro Gamba, Sara
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TH Open: Companion Journal to Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Background The measurement of thrombin generation (TG) potential by the calibrated automated thrombogram (CAT) assay provides a strong contribution in identifying patients at high risk of early disease recurrence (E-DR). However, CAT assay still needs standardization and clinical validation. Objective In this study, we aimed to validate the role of...
van Dam, Lisette F. Kroft, Lucia J. M. Huisman, Menno V. Ninaber, Maarten K. Klok, Frederikus A.
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TH Open: Companion Journal to Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Background Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the imaging modality of choice for the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism (PE). With computed tomography pulmonary perfusion (CTPP) additional information on lung perfusion can be assessed, but its value in PE risk stratification is unknown. We aimed to evaluate the correlation betwe...
Ionescu, Filip Anusim, Nwabundo Ma, Eva Qu, Lihua Blankenship, LeAnn M. Stender, Michael Jaiyesimi, Ishmael
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TH Open: Companion Journal to Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Recognition of the adverse events of inferior vena cava filters (VCFs) has prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue safety warnings (2010 and 2014), advocating for removal, once the risk of pulmonary embolism has abated. Despite an initial increase in retrieval rates, these remain low (25–30% at 1 year in 2014). We retrospectively i...
Doi, Kazuteru Sem, Sei Haw Ghanghurde, Bipin Hattori, Yasunori Sakamoto, Sotetsu
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Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury
Objectives The purpose of this study was to report the functional outcomes of phrenic nerve transfer (PNT) to suprascapular nerve (SSN) for shoulder reconstruction in brachial plexus injury (BPI) patients with total and C5–8 palsies, and its pulmonary complications. Methods Forty-four out of 127 BPI patients with total and C5–8 palsies who underwen...
Schilling, Laura Spallek, Jacob Maul, Holger Schneider, Sven
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Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde
Introduction E-cigarette use during pregnancy is a risk factor for maternal and fetal health. Early studies on animals showed that in utero exposure to e-cigarettes can have negative health outcomes for the fetus. There has been only limited research into the risk perceptions of e-cigarette use during pregnancy. This study was conducted to comprehe...
Naumann, Gert
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Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde
The current treatment for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse includes a wide range of innovative options for conservative and surgical therapies. Initial treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction consists of individualized topical estrogen therapy and professional training in passive and active pelvic floor exercises with biofeedback, vibr...
Helbig, Martina Vesper, Anne-Sophie Beyer, Ines Fehm, Tanja
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Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde
Endometriosis is a hormone-related, chronic inflammation in women of childbearing age. The aetiology and pathogenesis of endometriosis are not yet fully understood. For other illnesses classed as lifestyle diseases, the link between nutrition and pathogenesis has already been researched and proven. With regard to these findings, the question contin...
Björkström, Lollo Makdessi Wodlin, Ninnie Borendal Nilsson, Lena Kjølhede, Preben
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Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde
Knowledge concerning the impact of preoperative planning, patient information and patient factors on the outcome of benign hysterectomy is incomplete. This systematic review summarizes the current knowledge on the effect of preoperative planning and of preoperative patient factors on the outcome of benign hysterectomy. The PubMed/PubMed Central/MED...
Bøhn, Siv Kjølsrud Thune, Inger Flote, Vidar Gordon Frydenberg, Hanne Bertheussen, Gro Falkenér Husøy, Anders Fjeldheim, Frøydis Brunvoll, Sonja Hjellegjerde Hjartåker, Anette Mowinckel, Marie-Christine
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TH Open: Companion Journal to Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Introduction Physical activity may reduce the development of breast cancer. Whereas hypercoagulability has been linked to adverse outcomes in breast cancer patients, the effects of physical activity on their hemostatic factors are unknown. The study aimed to assess whether long-term (1 year) physical activity can affect hemostatic factors in breast...
Bauer, Wolfgang Galtung, Noa Neuwinger, Nick Kaufner, Lutz Langer, Elisabeth Somasundaram, Rajan Tauber, Rudolf Kappert, Kai
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TH Open: Companion Journal to Thrombosis and Haemostasis
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) patients often show excessive activation of coagulation, associated with increased risk of thrombosis. However, the diagnostic value of coagulation at initial clinical evaluation is not clear. We present an in-depth analysis of coagulation in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with suspected COV...
