Publications by authors named "A H Thakkar"

Background: The treatment algorithm for traumatic shoulder instability has evolved, emphasizing the significance of glenoid bone loss and the glenoid track, addressing humeral, and glenoid vault bone deficiencies. This study examines trends and demographics of anterior shoulder instability procedures in the United States from 2010 to 2020.

Methods: PearlDiver database was queried for patients who underwent traumatic anterior shoulder instability procedures.

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Sleep is increasingly recognized as a significant contributor to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recent American Heart Association guidelines incorporate sleep duration into the "Life's Essential Eight" framework of ideal cardiovascular health. This article will review the evidence relating sleep duration, regularity, and quality with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, cardiometabolic syndrome, and coronary artery disease in adults.

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Aim The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the mid-term implant survivability, rate of revisions, and clinical and functional outcomes following patella resurfacing during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) utilizing posterior stabilized (PS) total knee system (TKS). Methods A prospective, single-arm, multi-center, post-marketing surveillance encompassed patients with end-stage primary knee osteoarthritis (OA) or inflammatory arthritis. The time points of the study included baseline, six weeks, six months, one year, and three years post-operatively.

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Background: Methamphetamine use is increasing and is associated with development of heart failure (HF). However, clinical characteristics and outcomes have not been well-described.

Objective: To compare outcomes among individuals with HF with and without methamphetamine use in a safety-net setting.

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Advances in genetic, pharmacologic, and sequencing technology have led to new insight into the role of lymphatics in health and disease. This includes fundamental aspects of the crosstalk between immune cells with cardiac lymphatics. At the interface between leukocytes and lymphatic endothelial cells, myeloid populations are sources of lymphatic growth factors during inflammation.

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