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Management of obstetric anal sphincter injury: a systematic review & national practice survey
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background We aim to establish the evidence base for the recognition and management of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) and to compare this with current... -
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Pharmacological and ischemic preconditioning of the human myocardium: mitoK
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background These studies investigate the role of mitoKATP channels, protein kinase C (PKC) and Mitogen activated protein kinase (p38MAPK) on the cardioprotection of... -
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Balloon laryngoscopy reduces head extension and blade leverage in patients with potential cervical spine injury
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background: Head extension and excessive laryngoscope blade levering motion (LBLM) are undesirable during airway management of trauma patients. We hypothesized that... -
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Effect of mivacurium 200 and 250 μg/kg in infants during isoflurane anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN07742712]
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Infants usually respond differently to a neuromuscular relaxant compared to children or adults. Isoflurane is commonly used as an anesthetic gas in... -
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Development of a 950-gene DNA array for examining gene expression patterns in mouse testis
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background: Over the past five years, interest in and use of DNA array technology has increased dramatically, and there has been a surge in demand for different types... -
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Antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy in elective percutaneous coronary intervention
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Thrombosis plays a major role in acute vessel closure both after coronary balloon angioplasty and after stenting. This review will address the role of antiplatelet... -
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A prospective randomised pilot study of sedation regimens in a general ICU population: a reality-based medicine study
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background: For logistical reasons sedation studies are often carried out in elective surgical patients and the results extrapolated to the general intensive care... -
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The Beginning of the Research Stream in Family Medicine Residency Program at McMaster University
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background To examine research background, attitudes, knowledge and skills of family medicine residents with regard to primary care research and to compare residents... -
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Predisposing factors for delirium in the surgical intensive care unit
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Delirium is a sign of deterioration in the homeostasis and physical status of the patient. The objective of our study was to investigate the predisposing...