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Petabytes of health data are collected annually across the globe in electronic health records (EHR), including significant information stored as unstructured free text. However, the lack of effective mechanisms to securely share clinical text has inhibited its full utilization. We propose a new method, DataSifterText,…

The etiopathogenesis of idiopathic scoliosis remains unknown, although genetic or hereditary factors, neurological disorders, hormonal and metabolic dysfunctions, biomechanical factors, and environmental factors seem to be involved. Several studies have found that patients with scoliosis have common characteristics of…

Pregnancy complicated with leukemia is rare. Validated data, out of which conclusions may be drawn regarding the management of pregnancy with leukemia are sparse. We report 5 cases of leukemia diagnosed during pregnancy with an overview of published literature (Ref. 19). Full Text (Free, PDF) www.bmj.sk.

Case ascertainment for prevalence and incidence studies from veterinary clinical data poses a major challenge because medical notes are not consistently structured or complete. Using natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning, this study aimed to obtain accurate case recognition for feline upper respiratory…

BACKGROUND: Vasopressor use in patients undergoing autologous free tissue transfer is generally discouraged by surgeons perioperatively. This stems from concerns about the increased risk of flap failure with their use. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the evidence and quantify any harm or benefits a…

BACKGROUND: Necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTI) are destructive and often life-threatening infections of the skin and soft tissue, necessitating prompt recognition and aggressive medical and surgical treatment. After debridement, the aim of surgical closure and reconstruction is to minimize disability and optimiz…

To synthesize older adults' experiences and perceptions of goal setting and pursuit within health systems.Six databases were searched to May 2019 using a combination of MeSH and free text terms. Included papers were written in English and reported original qualitative research for participants aged 65 years and older.…

Low-grade gliomas (LGGs) are optimally treated with up-front maximal safe surgical resection, typically defined as maximizing the extent of tumor resection while minimizing neurologic risks of surgery. Supratotal resection of LGG may improve outcomes beyond gross total resection by removing tumor cells invading beyond…

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Several mandibular defect classifications after oncological resection have been proposed with no universal acceptance among surgeons and prosthodontists. Established criteria for describing these mandibulectomy defects are lacking. PURPOSE: The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze the…

Microvascular free tissue transfer surgery is a frequently used technique for head and neck reconstruction involving anticoagulants, and the present study aimed to analyse the postoperative outcomes of aspirin use in conjunction with this procedure. We searched databases for articles published between 2007 and 2022 on…

This study aimed to measure the frequency of high-quality and transparent sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection and reporting in highly cited current alcohol use research, using the extant literature to identify community-informed priorities for the measurement of these variables.A single search…

The dural venous sinuses lie in between the two layers of the dura mater. The dural venous sinuses are important, because they receive blood from the brain and the cranial bones. All sinuses are related to the inner surface of the skull, except for the inferior sagittal and the straight sinus. The sinuses related to th…

BACKGROUND: Electronic medical records contain information of value for research, but contain identifiable and often highly sensitive confidential information. Patient-identifiable information cannot in general be shared outside clinical care teams without explicit consent, but anonymisation/de-identification allows re…

Accurate identification of transgender persons is a critical first step in conducting transgender health studies. To develop an automated algorithm for identifying transgender individuals from electronic medical records (EMR) using free-text clinical notes. The development and validation of the algorithm was based on d…

BACKGROUND: The clinical learning environment is a platform where theory and practice should be integrated in a safe environment. However, many students experience the clinical learning environment as "stress provoking", because this environment is not always supportive. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the article is to report…

Pain in dementia patients is common, poorly measured, and undertreated. It is important to discuss the challenges in the pain assessment and management to find a possible solution for adequate pain management. The aim of this article is to discuss the challenges in the assessment of pain in geriatric patients with deme…

OBJECTIVE: The research sought to determine (1) how use of the PubMed free full-text (FFT) limit affects citation retrieval and (2) how use of the FFT limit impacts the types of articles and levels of evidence retrieved. METHODS: Four clinical questions based on a research agenda for physical therapy were searched in…

INTRODUCTION: The present study aimed at all the benefits induced by taking the Mediterranean or Japanese diet among nurses and whether any beneficial differences in intakes between the two diets were considered. METHODS: The author searched PubMed and Embase databases for medical subheadings terms and free full text…

OBJECTIVE: Gallbladder perforation is a rare but life threatening complication of acute cholecystitis. Aim of this study is to present our clinical experience with gallbladder perforation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty-seven of retrospectively reviewed 1042 acute cholecystitis patients were found to have gallbladder (G…

BACKGROUND: Electronic medical records (EMRs) represent a potentially rich source of health information for research but the free-text in EMRs often contains identifying information. While de-identification tools have been developed for free-text, none have been developed or tested for the full range of primary care EM…