Publications by authors named "A B Finch"
Objective: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) utilizes veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in cardiac arrest patients to reduce the risk of mortality and multiorgan dysfunction from systemic hypoperfusion. We aimed to compare clinical outcomes of patients receiving ECPR versus conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) for refractory cardiac arrest.
Data Sources: This was a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Corals and mollusks create aragonite structures using proteins that are rich in aspartic acid and glycine, which play a crucial role in biomineralization.
- Research shows that aspartic acid, glycyl-l-aspartic acid, and tetra-aspartic acid all inhibit aragonite precipitation, while glycine does not have this effect.
- The study finds that aspartic acid is particularly effective in reducing precipitation rates and influencing crystal structure, suggesting its key role in shaping coral skeletons and controlling mineral formation.
Introduction: In emergency medicine, triage encompasses more than the initial prioritization of treatment; it also includes decisions about the most suitable level of care and disposition for each patient. However, the increasing use of mobile technology by patients in the emergency department (ED) introduces a new factor. This study aims to explore the relationship between patients' cellphone use at the time of initial assessment and final disposition in the ED.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Dysphagia among infants, particularly high-risk and preterm neonates, poses feeding challenges that can impact multiple systemic outcomes and delay hospital discharge. Limited therapeutic options for approved thickening agents for human milk and infant formula necessitate the exploration of alternatives, including banana puree.
Method: This study investigated the feasibility of using banana puree as a thickening agent for hospitalized infants with dysphagia.