Publications by authors named "B Coles"
Burn injury management and outcomes reveal observed disparities in individuals with darker skin tones, likely influenced by limited representation in medical literature and clinical research. These gaps may contribute to variations in care quality and outcomes for these populations. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases, initially yielding 74 articles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The human microbiome is crucial in regulating intestinal and systemic functions. While its role in cardiovascular disease is better understood, the link between intestinal microbiota and valvular heart diseases (VHD) remains largely unexplored.
Methods: Peer-reviewed studies on human, animal or cell models analysing gut microbiota profiles published up to April 2024 were included.
Article Synopsis
- - Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Southeast Asia, but access to post-mastectomy reconstruction is unequal due to cultural, economic, and healthcare-related disparities that negatively affect patient outcomes and quality of life.
- - A systematic review of 15 studies from Southeast Asian countries revealed that cultural preferences and economic barriers significantly influence the choice and access to breast reconstruction techniques, with significant cost differences between procedures.
- - The findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to improve education, expand reconstructive options, and address healthcare inequalities to reduce the existing disparities in breast reconstruction access across the region.
Cadmium isotope analyses are applied for research in planetary, Earth, environmental and life sciences. However, there is still a lack of efficient methods for the separation of the trace element Cd from the different types of samples that are of interest for isotopic analyses. This study presents new and improved Cd separation and purification techniques for meteorite, diverse terrestrial and seawater samples prior to Cd isotope measurements by multiple collector ICP-MS using the double spike approach for mass bias correction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) women experience significant disparities in breast cancer treatment and outcomes, including lower rates of postmastectomy reconstruction, higher refusal rates of radiation therapy, and delays in surgical care. These disparities contribute to poorer survival and increased complications compared to other racial/ethnic groups. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to quantify these disparities and assess their impact on breast cancer outcomes in NHPI women.
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