Publications by authors named "A S McLeod"
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- The study aimed to assess how well outpatient diabetes management affects glycemic control in hospitalized patients.
- Adult patients in a trauma intensive care unit were analyzed based on their diabetes status through metrics like hemoglobin A1c (Hgb A1c) and blood glucose levels.
- Results showed that patients with uncontrolled diabetes required significantly more insulin and had less time within the target blood glucose range compared to those with controlled diabetes or no diabetes, indicating the need for early detection of uncontrolled diabetes for better management.
An increasing number of people are exploring their genetic predisposition to many diseases, allowing them to make healthcare decisions with improved knowledge. The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence individuals to consider genetic testing utilising a modified health belief model (HBM). The authors tested the modified HBM using a convenience sample of individuals from across the United States after a pilot study was used to test the validity and reliability of the constructs.
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- The movement and distribution of essential elements in nature significantly affect the structure and function of biological communities, but our understanding of these distributions, especially for bioavailable elements, is still limited.
- The authors propose a quantitative framework that combines distribution models and spatial analysis techniques to study how these elements are distributed over different areas.
- This research provides insight into the relationships among elements in ecosystems, which can be measured and used to identify key factors that influence community and ecosystem dynamics.
Background And Objectives: Patients with prolonged symptoms following COVID-19 infection(s) will increasingly present to general practice. Our research objective was to understand the general practice experience of diagnosing and managing long COVID and to explore recommendations for contributing to the safety and quality of the long COVID response.
Method: A two-hour qualitative session involving 11 project stakeholders was held in March 2023.
With cancer health disparities on the rise in the United States (USA), there is an increased need for novel approaches to address these challenges. One such approach that may help address these disparities is increasing diversity in the biomedical research workforce. The Cancer Health Equity and Career Development Program (CHECDP) embodies this approach by recruiting and training underrepresented minorities in cancer research to develop the skills and training needed to be competitive for independent research careers, thus diversifying the biomedical research workforce.
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