Yao H. Teo

Non-usage rates after paediatric cochlear implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of long-term cochlear implant (CI) non-use and partial use in paediatric recipients and identify factors associated with suboptimal adherence. DATA SOURCES A systematic search of major electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library was performed to identi...

Meta-analysis of imaging techniques for the diagnosis of left ventricular thrombus following acute myocardial infarction.

Prognostic Significance of the Modified H2FPEF Score in Patients with Severe Primary Mitral Regurgitation

Objectives: Severe mitral regurgitation (MR) has been associated with significant morbidity and mortality, necessitating effective risk stratification. The H2FPEF score has demonstrated prognostic value in other cardiac disorders. This study evaluates the prognostic utility of a modified version of the H2FPEF score for...

Anemia impacts short-term and long-term mortality risk after acute ischemic stroke

Background The relationship between hemoglobin concentration and all-cause mortality in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients remains unclear due to conflicting findings. This study aims to evaluate the impact of hemoglobin concentration on the risk of both short-term and long-term all-cause mortality in AIS patients fr...