Significant differences regarding in-hospital survival were observed between the devices (survival overall 40.2%; medical treatment = 39.5%; IABP = 49.5%; pVAD = 36.2%; VA-ECMO = 30.5%; p < 0.001).

The incidence of CS is increasing, but hospital survival remains low. MCS was used in a minority of patients, and the percentage of MCS u…[Read more]

84), were significantly associated with poor OHRQOL during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Greater parental distress and fear of COVID-19 among caregivers, higher self-perceived dental pain among children and caries experience are associated with poor OHRQOL of preschool children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Greater parental distress and fear…[Read more]