Publications by authors named "Amrit Sampalli"
Background and aims Choosing Wisely Nova Scotia (CWNS), an affiliate of Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC), aims to address unnecessary care and tests through literature-informed lists developed by various disciplines. CWC has identified unnecessary head CTs among the top five tests, procedures, and treatments to question within the emergency department setting. The Canadian CT-scan Head Rule (CCHR) has been found to be the most effective clinical decision rule in adults with minor head injuries.
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- West African crystalline maculopathy (WACM) features crystal-like deposits in the macula, with a study analyzing its characteristics and possible biological factors among a group of participants with this condition.* -
- The study involved 53 participants, predominantly aged around 68, and utilized various methods including medical histories, exams, and imaging to evaluate the presence and distribution of crystals.* -
- Findings showed WACM in 106 eyes with a notable link to the complement factor H (CFH) 402H genetic variant, while factors such as age and sex showed no significant associations.*