Publications by authors named "Aubrey Cook"
Article Synopsis
- Oral rehydration solution (ORS) is vital for preventing childhood deaths due to severe diarrhea, but its adoption varies across countries like Senegal, Mali, and Sierra Leone.
- A study using advanced statistical modeling showed that while ORS usage increased in certain areas, it often replaced home-made alternatives, except in some regions negatively affected by factors like the Ebola outbreak.
- The findings indicate that many children, particularly in parts of Mali and Senegal, are still not receiving adequate treatment, highlighting the need for better messaging and access to ORS to reduce child mortality.
Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence of and risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal injuries among radiation therapists in the United States.
Methods: Approximately 16 000 radiation therapists were identified and electronically mailed a modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. For inclusion in the analysis, participants were required to be actively employed during the preceding 12-month period and hold a current position as a radiation therapist.