Publications by authors named "A F Haney"

Objectives: Mayo Clinic's hospital-at-home program, Advanced Care at Home (ACH), launched in 2020. While hospital-at-home literature reported safe and effective care for the general patient population and those with COVID, comparative outcomes between these two groups were unknown. The aim of this retrospective analysis was to compare the outcomes of COVID and non-COVID patients enrolled in ACH and evaluate if COVID patients can be safely treated in this setting.

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  • Photosynthesis in the ocean is mainly done by tiny organisms called phytoplankton, and one important type is Synechococcus, which is a type of cyanobacterium.
  • Synechococcus can change its pigments to capture light better depending on whether the light is blue or green, a process known as Type 4 chromatic acclimation (CA4).
  • This CA4 process helps them thrive in different light conditions and is found in over 40% of Synechococcus in the ocean, especially in colder areas and deeper waters.
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A 19-year-old man survived sudden cardiac arrest caused by ventricular fibrillation during physical activity. The initial suspicion that this was caused by electrolyte imbalance proved to be wrong. Cardiac computed tomography revealed congenital heart disease.

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  • Brenner tumors are types of ovarian epithelial tumors that can present as benign, borderline, or malignant, and the case discussed highlights one associated with postmenopausal bleeding and elevated estradiol levels.
  • A 59-year-old woman, who had been menopausal for seven years, experienced postmenopausal bleeding and underwent various evaluations, including ultrasound and biopsies, leading to findings of a mass in the right adnexa.
  • Ultimately, the patient had a laparoscopic hysterectomy which revealed the mass to be a Brenner tumor; the case emphasizes the importance of evaluating persistent postmenopausal bleeding to rule out serious conditions like endometrial cancer.
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  • Many adults in the U.S. use cannabis to feel better or deal with bad feelings.
  • A study looked at how people using cannabis for fun (enhancement) felt happier, while those using it to cope with problems (coping) often felt worse.
  • Results showed that using cannabis to feel good can improve happiness, but using it to deal with problems might make feelings worse instead.
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