Comparative study on baseline clinical characteristics of Asian versus non-Asian patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

2019 ◽  
Vol 110 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masatoshi Sakurai ◽  
Jun Ho Jang ◽  
Wen-Chien Chou ◽  
Jin Seok Kim ◽  
Amanda Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Asian Patients

scholarly journals Infective endocarditis caused by HACEK group bacteria—a registry-based comparative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Bläckberg ◽  
Christian Morenius ◽  
Lars Olaison ◽  
Andreas Berge ◽  
Magnus Rasmussen
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Infective Endocarditis ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Haemophilus Influenzae ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Prosthetic Valve ◽  
Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Prosthetic Valves

AbstractInfective endocarditis (IE) caused by bacteria within Haemophilus (excluding Haemophilus influenzae), Aggregatibacter, Cardiobacterium, Eikenella and Kingella (HACEK) is rare. This study aimed to describe clinical features of IE caused by HACEK genera in comparison with IE due to other pathogens. Cases of IE due to HACEK were identified through the Swedish Registry of Infective Endocarditis (SRIE). Clinical characteristics of IE cases caused by HACEK were compared with cases of IE due to other pathogens reported to the same registry. Ninety-six patients with IE caused by HACEK were identified, and this corresponds to 1.8% of all IE cases. Eighty-three cases were definite endocarditis, and the mortality rate was 2%. The median age was 63 years, which was lower compared to patients with IE caused by other pathogens (66, 70 and 73 years respectively, p ≤ 0.01). Patients with IE caused by Haemophilus were younger compared to patients with IE due to Aggregatibacter (47 vs 67 years, p ≤ 0.001). Patients with IE due to HACEK exhibited longer duration from onset of symptoms to hospitalization and had more prosthetic valve endocarditis compared to patients with IE due to Staphylococcus aureus (10 vs 2 days, p ≤ 0.001, and 35 vs 14%, p ≤ 0.001). This is, to date, the largest study on IE due to HACEK. Aggregatibacter was the most common cause of IE within the group. The condition has a subacute onset and often strikes in patients with prosthetic valves, and the mortality rate is relatively low.

scholarly journals Aleitamento materno exclusivo em prematuros de hospitais Amigo da Criança: estudo comparativo

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Ariane Thaise Alves Monteiro ◽  
Edilaine Giovanini Rossetto ◽  
Kauana Olanda Pereira ◽  
Mariana Charif Lakoski ◽  
Marcela Maria Birolim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Hospital Discharge ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The University

Aim: to compare the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and to verify the factors associated with its interruption in premature infants hospitalized at Baby-Friendly hospitals. Method: this is a comparative study performed with 107 premature infants admitted to the neonatal unit of two hospitals in Paraná. Data were obtained through interviews with mothers and analysis of infant records at hospital discharge and 15 days after delivery. Results: the prevalence of EBF was 29.2% in the University Hospital and 15.3% in the Philanthropic Hospital. At hospital discharge, associations with clinical characteristics of infants predominated, and 15 days after discharge there was a greater association with the socio-demographic characteristics of the parents. Conclusion: the prevalence of EBF, which was shown to be low at the time of hospital discharge in both hospitals, decreased after discharge, reinforcing the need for other strategies, in addition to those provided at Baby-Friendly hospitals, for the promotion and support of EBF in preterm infants.

scholarly journals A prospective, randomised, split-face comparative study of 50% glycolic acid peel versus laser toning in the treatment of melasma in Asian skin

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 371
Author(s):  
Jasleen Kaur ◽  
Tanreet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Glycolic Acid ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Asian Patients ◽  
Chemical Peeling ◽  
The Right ◽  
Split Face

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Although various treatment options are available for the management of melasma, still it is challenging disorder to treat. Apart from topical therapies, newer modalities like laser toning and chemical peeling are being explored to manage this notorious dermatosis. To evaluate and compare the efficacy and side effects of laser toning versus 50% glycolic acid peel in the management of melasma.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A split face comparative study was done in 30 female patients with melasma. Over the right half of patient’s face laser toning was done whereas other half was treated with 50% glycolic acid peel. 4 such sessions were given at an interval of 15 days. Response to treatment was assessed using melasma area and severity index (MASI) score.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Baseline mean MASI score on right and left half of patient’s face was 7.85±3.34 and 6.25±1.56 respectively. After completion of 4 treatment sessions, it was reduced to 4.23±1.45 and 3.71±1.10 respectively with statistically insignificant difference between two halves (p=0.08). Recurrence rate of melasma was higher (46.66%) with laser toning in comparison to glycolic acid peel (26.6% patients).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Glycolic acid peel and laser toning were comparable in terms of outcome with laser toning showing slightly better results. In comparison to peels recurrence rate and complications like hypopigmentation in Asian patients were higher with laser toning.</p>

scholarly journals Distinct Clinical Characteristics of Pediatric Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Comparative Study between Children and Adults in Northeast China

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. e0151611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiujuan Wu ◽  
Donghui Shen ◽  
Ting Li ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Chunrong Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Northeast China ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Guillain Barre Syndrome ◽  
Guillain Barré Syndrome ◽  
Guillain Barré

scholarly journals The clinical characteristics of East Asian patients with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (21) ◽  
pp. 1436-1436
Author(s):  
Ting Guo ◽  
Qinxue Shen ◽  
Ruoyun Ouyang ◽  
Min Song ◽  
Dandan Zong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
East Asian ◽  
Asian Patients ◽  
East Asian Patients
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