Publications by authors named "A J Hogan"
Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of respiratory illness, with younger infants at greatest risk of hospitalisation. With the recent approval of a maternal RSV vaccine in Australia, it is timely to evaluate its potential costs and health benefits in Australia.
Methods: We applied an integrated dynamic and economic evaluation model to estimate specific outcomes of RSV disease and the cost-effectiveness of a year-round maternal RSV vaccination program in Australia.
This study examines the correlation between time-in-therapeutic range (TTR) and anticoagulation-related adverse events (AEs) in patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) in a pharmacist-managed ambulatory care clinic. A single-center, retrospective cohort study was conducted at a community hospital-based outpatient anticoagulation clinic to investigate the predictive value of suboptimal TTR percentages for hemorrhagic or thromboembolic events in Afib patients. Eligible participants were aged 18 years or older, diagnosed with Afib, and receiving warfarin therapy as current or past enrollees in the anticoagulation management program.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfluence of regional anesthesia on fall risk in adults over 60 years.
Clin Biomech (Bristol)
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Age-related changes and certain anesthetic procedures can increase fall risk, prompting this study to assess how brachial plexus blockade affects postoperative fall risk in adults aged 60 and older.
- The study involved 40 adults who underwent gait assessments before surgery, within 24 hours after, and two weeks post-surgery, also evaluating balance and cognitive function.
- Findings showed a decline in gait performance immediately post-surgery but improvements back to preoperative levels after two weeks, emphasizing the need to consider increased fall risk shortly after surgery in older adults despite the benefits of brachial plexus blockade.