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The utility of umbilical artery doppler in preterm premature rupture of membranes
(2013)
Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a common complication of
pregnancy and occurs in up to a third of all preterm births. Currently, there is no way to
predict how long a patient will remain pregnant after ...
Health costs of sickle cell disease patients from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 1996-1997, 2002-2003, 2007-2008
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012)
Chronic conditions affect a person physically, mentally, emotion, socially, and financially. With the increase in technology and advancements in medicine, those with chronic conditions are living longer and spending more ...
A Qualitative investigation of patients' transitional states of engagement in HIV-related medical care
(2014-03-20)
This qualitative study was designed to investigate the factors related to engagement in HIV-related medical care and specifically periods that can be characterized as transitions in and out of care. Data were collected ...
Evaluation of the Role of Adjunctive Corticosteroids in the Management of Children Hospitalized with Orbital Cellulitis
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
Purpose/Objectives
Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the orbit that can lead to rare, but life-altering
complications. Previous studies have suggested that corticosteroids may improve recovery in
patients with ...
Longer Right Colon Withdrawal Time and Retroflexion Duration Significantly Increases Adenoma Detection Rate: A Randomized Controlled Trial at Three Endoscopy Centers
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Purpose
Detection of adenomas is the foundation of colorectal cancer screening utilizing
screening colonoscopies. Adenoma detection rate (ADR) is an increasingly utilized core
quality measure for colonoscopies. ...
Are Functional Limitations Predictive of Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Chronic Pain Patients?
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
Chronic pain is an escalating problem in the United States, with a prevalence
of over 100 million people at an annual cost of $560 – 635 billion per year in medical
costs and lost productivity. Some of the consequences ...