DIAPHRAGMATIC FLUTTER IN A PATIENT WITH A PACEMAKER

Diaphragmatic flutter in a patient with a pacemaker

Diaphragmatic flutter is a rarely reported disorder characterized by an abnormal diaphragmatic activity, which Recreation Room Products may be associated with respiratory symptoms (respiratory myoclonus).We describe a case of a 65-year-old patient with abnormal abdominal movements and no other symptoms.These movements resulted from rapid involuntar

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Identification of delayed diagnosis of paediatric appendicitis in administrative data: a multicentre retrospective validation study

Objective To derive and validate a tool that retrospectively identifies delayed diagnosis of appendicitis in administrative data with high accuracy.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Five paediatric emergency departments (EDs).Participants 669 patients under 21 years old with possible delayed diagnosis of appendicitis, defined as two ED encounter

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Considering the Geographic Diversity of Natural Enemy Traits in Biological Control: A Quantitative Approach Using Orius Predators as an Example

The desirable characteristics of effective natural enemies and the causes for failure of biological control efforts have been discussed extensively in the literature, yet predicting which collection site may yield efficient natural enemies remains a challenge.Insect characteristics, such as morphology, physiology, life history and behavior, often v

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