Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench is a multipurpose food crop which is ranked among the top five
cereal crops in the world, and is used as a source of food, fodder, feed, and fuel. The genus …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of proactive palliative care
consultation on length of stay for high-risk patients in the medical intensive care unit (MICU) …

Many intensive care unit (ICU) patients do not survive the ICU experience [1], more die
before leaving the hospital. Those who eventually die in the ICU consume a …

Chickpea is an important legume crop, providing a protein rich diet for humans and animal
feed. Globally, chickpea is grown in over 56 countries, occupying a production area of …

Context Measuring quality of hospice and palliative care is critical for evaluating and
improving care, but no standard US quality indicator set exists. Objectives The Measuring …

Introduction: Outcomes after endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) and subsequent laparoscopic
cholecystectomy (LC) versus laparoscopic bile duct exploration (LBDE) during LC are …

Abstract Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] is a versatile, stress-tolerant, and nutritious
grain legume, possessing traits of value for enhancing the sustainability of dry sub-tropical …

Purpose Despite indications that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)
patients have unique needs when seeking healthcare, the experiences of LGBTQ patients in …

PURPOSE: Prior researchers studying end-of-life decision making (EOLDM) in intensive
care units (ICUs) often have collected data retrospectively and aggregated data across units …

• Background Skillful communication between and among clinicians and patients' families at
the patients' end of life is essential for decision making. Yet communication can be …