Publications by authors named "Adam Lake"
Health literacy is the ability to understand and use health information. More than one-third of adults living in the United States have limited health literacy, which is associated with adverse health outcomes. Physicians need education about how to communicate effectively across the range of health literacy levels, but residency programs often fail to provide it.
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- Current bowel prep for colonoscopies typically involves a clear liquid diet (CLD) and large laxative volumes, which can discourage patients from scheduling screenings.
- A study comparing low-residue diet (LRD) and CLD with a split dose magnesium citrate showed no significant difference in preparation quality but higher satisfaction in the LRD group.
- The findings suggest LRD is a better dietary option for patients undergoing colonoscopies, as it improves satisfaction without compromising preparation quality.
: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation has been documented in association with multiple immunotherapy regimens . These reactivations can be life-threatening and result in fulminant hepatic failure. There are currently no reports of HBV reactivation on nivolumab treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease that leads to progressive muscle weakness and is common during female reproductive years. The myasthenic mother and her newborn must be observed carefully, as complications during all stages of pregnancy and the puerperium may arise suddenly. Preeclampsia is a common obstetrical condition for which magnesium sulfate is used for seizure prophylaxis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudy Design: Experimental 3-factor design with repeated measures on all factors.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of 3 prophylactic hyperextension elbow braces on limiting active and passive elbow extension before and after exercise.
Background: Prophylactic hyperextension elbow braces are used to protect the joint against excessive extension, but their effectiveness for this purpose has not been determined.