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Anaemia and blood transfusion in cardiac surgery with infective endocarditis

Background Up to half of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) require cardiac surgery. Although anaemia is common, its precise prevalence, transfusion practices and impact on outcomes in ...
Lupus Science & Medicine

Association between disease duration and comorbidity burden in systemic lupus erythematosus: a multicentre study from Pakistan

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic kidney disease ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Relations between Coastal Eutrophication and Sea Foam Formation during a Cold Front Passage. Case Study on Santos City Beaches (Brazilian Subtropical Coast) ()

Sea foams are caused by algal blooms and can represent large areas in coastal waters during ocean fronts associated with ...
BMJ Open

Using virtual twin-based AI models to detect atrial fibrillation and improve stroke outcomes [TAILOR]: a multicentre prospective cohort study

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the leading cause of cardioembolic stroke and is associated with increased stroke severity and fatality. Early identification of AF is essential for adequate ...