Publications by authors named "A Robb"
Introduction: Bladder augmentation in the UK has been largely by enterocystoplasty or ureterocystoplasty (UC). Ileocystoplasty can be simple patch placement (SPP), or formation of an ileal cup (IC). Urothelium is the "right" mucosa, whereas intestinal mucosa exhibits absorption, mucus production, malignancy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntidepressant medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), are commonly used to treat depressive, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders in youth. Yet, data on discontinuing these medications, withdrawal symptoms, and strategies to switch between them are limited. We searched PubMed and ClinicalTrials.
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- * The study identified 75 sequence types (STs), including two emerging methicillin-resistant clones, ST726 and ST551, the latter likely imported from Central Europe, while ST71 was the most prevalent strain.
- * A high level of multidrug resistance was observed, with 96.4% of methicillin-resistant strains showing resistance, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring to address the risks posed to both animal and human health.
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- The study tested whether metastatic infection from Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) leads to different outcomes compared to death from the same infection.
- It analyzed data from 464 adults with SAB, finding that mortality was associated with older age and multiple health issues, while metastatic infections were tied to community-acquired cases and persistent symptoms.
- The findings suggest a need to differentiate between these clinical endpoints in future research to tailor interventions effectively.
Changing practice patterns caused by the pandemic have created an urgent need for guidance in prescribing stimulants using telepsychiatry for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A notable spike in the prescribing of stimulants accompanied the suspension of the Ryan Haight Act, allowing the prescribing of stimulants without a face-to-face meeting. Competing forces both for and against prescribing ADHD stimulants by telepsychiatry have emerged, requiring guidelines to balance these factors.
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