Search Results - "Li, Silvia"
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Effectiveness and safety of continuous low-molecular-weight heparin versus switching to direct oral anticoagulants in cancer-associated venous thrombosis
Published in Nature communications (05-07-2024)“…Given the existing uncertainty regarding the effectiveness and safety of switching from low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) to direct oral anticoagulants…”
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Perceptions in orthopedic surgery on the use of cannabis in treating pain: a survey of patients with spine pain (POSIT Spine)
Published in Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research (30-01-2024)“…Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Despite guidelines discouraging opioids as first-line treatment, opioids remain the most prescribed…”
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Direct oral anticoagulants versus low-molecular-weight heparin in patients with cancer-associated venous thrombosis: a cost-effectiveness analysis
Published in Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice (31-12-2024)“…Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have demonstrated clinical benefits and better patient adherence over low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) in treating…”
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19 - Preoperative urodynamics findings hardly predict functional outcomes of male sling for urinary incontinence after prostate surgery
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Safety of BNT162b2 or CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccines in patients with heart failure: a self-controlled case series study
Published in The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific (01-01-2023)“…COVID-19 vaccines are important for patients with heart failure (HF) to prevent severe outcomes but the safety concerns could lead to vaccine hesitancy. This…”
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The Use of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced (CFR) PEEK Material in Orthopedic Implants: A Systematic Review
Published in Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders (01-01-2015)“…Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) has been successfully used in orthopedic implants. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate…”
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COVID-19 Vaccination Preferences of University Students and Staff in Hong Kong
Published in JAMA network open (02-05-2022)“…COVID-19 has required universities to rapidly develop vaccination policies for students and staff, yet little is known about the preferences of these…”
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Clinical and Cost Implications of Inpatient Versus Outpatient Orthopedic Surgeries: A Systematic Review of the Published Literature
Published in Orthopedic Reviews (30-12-2015)“…The number of outpatient orthopedic surgeries performed within North America continues to increase. The impact of this change in services on patient outcomes…”
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Defining Aging Phenotypes and Related Outcomes: Clues to Recognize Frailty in Hospitalized Older Patients
Published in The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (01-03-2017)“…Because frailty is a complex phenomenon associated with poor outcomes, the identification of patient profiles with different care needs might be of greater…”
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International Orthopaedic Multicenter Study in Fracture Care: Coordinating a Large-Scale Multicenter Global Prospective Cohort Study
Published in Journal of orthopaedic trauma (01-10-2018)“…Traditionally, the orthopaedic trauma literature has been dominated by small studies that were largely single-center initiatives. More recently, there has been…”
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Relationship between hepatic haemodynamics assessed by Doppler ultrasound and liver stiffness
Published in Digestive and liver disease (01-02-2012)“…Abstract Aim We tested the relationship between hepatic haemodynamics assessed by Doppler ultrasonography and liver stiffness assessed by Transient…”
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Mortality rate and risk factors for gastrointestinal bleeding in elderly patients
Published in European journal of internal medicine (01-03-2019)“…Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is burdened by high mortality rate that increases with aging. Elderly patients may be exposed to multiple risk factors for GIB…”
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Local administration of vancomycin powder in orthopaedic fracture surgery: current practice and trends
Published in OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma (01-03-2023)“…Surgical site infections in orthopaedic trauma are a significant problem with meaningful patient and health care system-level consequences. Direct application…”
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A multicenter observational study on the distribution of orthopaedic fracture types across 17 low- and middle-income countries
Published in OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma (01-09-2019)“…To describe the regional distribution of fractures sustained by women and health care system characteristics across 17 low- and middle-income countries…”
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Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee with Bracing: A Scoping Review
Published in Orthopedic Reviews (27-06-2016)“…Knee osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability around the world. Knee bracing provides a conservative management option for symptom relief. A variety of…”
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Safety and Feasibility of a KineSpring Knee System for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis: A Case Series
Published in Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders (01-01-2015)“…The treatment gap between conservative management and total knee arthroplasty may leave patients with moderate cases of knee osteoarthritis (OA) without an…”
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Perceptions in Orthopedic Surgery on the Use of Cannabis in Treating Pain: A Survey of Musculoskeletal Trauma Patients-Results From the Canadian POSIT Study
Published in Journal of orthopaedic trauma (01-09-2024)“…To evaluate the patient-reported expectations regarding cannabis for pain following musculoskeletal (MSK) trauma and patients' perceptions and attitudes…”
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Exogenous Stimuli Maintain Intraepithelial Lymphocytes via Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Activation
Published in Cell (28-10-2011)“…The body's surfaces form the interface with the external environment, protecting the host. These epithelial barriers are also colonized by a controlled…”
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The Dangers of Distracted Driving: A Substudy of Patient Perception Data From the DRIVSAFE Observational Study
Published in Journal of orthopaedic trauma (01-10-2024)“…To determine how fracture clinic patients perceive the dangers of distracted driving. Analysis of patient perception subset data from the original DRIVSAFE…”
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Aqueous skin antisepsis before surgical fixation of open fractures (Aqueous-PREP): a multiple-period, cluster-randomised, crossover trial
Published in The Lancet (British edition) (15-10-2022)“…Chlorhexidine skin antisepsis is frequently recommended for most surgical procedures; however, it is unclear if these recommendations should apply to surgery…”
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