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Baseline hemodynamics in anesthetized Landrace-Large White swine: Reference values for research in cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation models
(2007-09-01)The use of swine in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) research has increased in the last decades. Landrace-Large White (LLW) swine are a farm breed of pigs. The aims of the present study were to describe the baseline ... -
Basic training requirements for health care professionals who care for children
(2018-09-01)The European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP) is the paediatric section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). The UEMS is responsible for the supervision and approval of training programmes in paediatrics and ... -
Bedside ultrasonography for early diagnosis of occult radial head fractures in emergency room: A CT-comparative diagnostic study
(2018-11-01)Background: Some of the Mason type I fractures cannot be detected on early radiographic images. These occult fractures are considered as a diagnostic challenge for physicians. Our aim was to determine the value of bedside ... -
Benign paroxysmal torticollis of infancy: An underdiagnosed condition
(2015-07-01)Benign paroxysmal torticollis is probably an under-diagnosed condition of infancy. It is a self-limiting disorder characterised by periods of unusual, sustained posture of the head and neck, during which the head tilts to ... -
Benzo(α)pyrene-induced up-regulation of CYP1A2 gene expression: Role of adrenoceptor-linked signaling pathways
(2006-06-20)CYP1A2, a principal catalyst for metabolism of various therapeutic drugs and carcinogens, among others, is in part regulated by the stress response. This study was designed to assess whether catecholamines and in particular ... -
Biochemical markers (NSE, S-100, IL-8) as predictors of neurological outcome in patients after cardiac arrest and return of spontaneous circulation
(2007-11-01)Predicting the neurological outcome after resuscitation and a return of spontaneous circulation of resuscitated patients still remains a difficult issue. Over the past decade numerous studies have been elaborated to provide ... -
Blood pressure measurement in atrial fibrillation: Review and meta-Analysis of evidence on accuracy and clinical relevance
(2019-12-01)Atrial fibrillation (AF) often coexists with hypertension in the elderly and multiplies the risk of stroke and death. Blood pressure (BP) measurement in patients with AF is difficult and uncertain and has been a classic ... -
Body mass index and outcome of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients not treated by targeted temperature management
(2017-09-01)BackgroundObesity has been demonstrated to increase the risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and may influence the quality and effectiveness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Our aim was to investigate the association ... -
Bone grafting in primary and revision reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for the management of glenoid bone loss: A systematic review
(2020-07-01)Purpose: We performed a systematic review of the studies including clinical/functional outcomes and complications of bone grafting for glenoid defects in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). Methods: The PubMed and ... -
Bony landmarks of the medial orbital wall: An anatomical study of ethmoidal foramina
(2014-01-01)The study determines the distribution patterns of ethmoidal foramina (EF) evaluate how they are affected by gender or bilateral asymmetry, and highlights the surgical implications on the anatomical landmarks of the orbit. ... -
Breast cancer: From the earliest times through to the end of the 20th century
(2009-07-01)Breast cancer is a daunting disease and constitutes a continuing medical health problem through the ages for millions of women worldwide. Physicians, from the early periods of recorded history have tried to heal breast ... -
Cancer pain: Global awareness and guideline recommendation
(2013-11-08)Background: Although pain is a common event during cancer treatment, its assessment and management remains suboptimal on daily practice. A possible cause for this phenomenon might be a low level of cancer pain awareness ... -
Cardiac arrest in Greek primary health care and willingness of general practitioners to use automatic external defibrillator
(2011-09-01)Aim: The aim of this study was to calculate the incidence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in primary health care in Greece and assess general practitioners' (GPs) willingness towards the use of automatic external ... -
Cardiac implications of Lyme disease, diagnosis and therapeutic approach
(2008-09-16)Lyme is a tick-borne disease. The genetic diversity of Borreliae its distribution worldwide and its epidemiology have been related to different clinical manifestations. Carditis is a rare manifestation of Lyme disease. The ... -
Cardiologists' knowledge of the 2005 American Heart Association Resuscitation Guidelines: The Athens Study
(2011-07-01)Objective: The study objective was to determine cardiologists' theoretic knowledge of the 2005 American Heart Association (AHA) resuscitation guidelines. Methods: The questionnaire consisted of demographic questions, ... -
Cardiopulmonary arrest and resuscitation in Landrace/Large White swine: A research model
(2007-07-01)Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a field of continuous research. In order to answer various questions regarding SCD, several animal models have been developed. The aim of the present study is to describe our experimental model ... -
Cardiopulmonary arrest and resuscitation in severe sepsis and septic shock: A research model
(2015-01-01)Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock is challenging and usually unsuccessful. The aim of the present study is to describe our swine model of cardiac arrest and resuscitation in ...