A Retrospective Comparison of Cephalomedullary Nail Fixation of Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures Treated With Locked Versus Backed-off Set Screws.

Introduction: Excessive lag screw sliding after cephalomedullary nail fixation of intertrochanteric fractures can be problematic. Set screws are typically inserted to engage the lag screw and backed off to allow for sliding. The purpose of this study was to determine whether statically locking set screws affected lag screw sliding or cutout.

High-resolution 7-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging and post-processing for 3-dimensional reconstruction of the membranous labyrinth in healthy adults.

The membranous labyrinth of the inner ear is a complex network of endolymph-filled structures critical for auditory and vestibular function. Pathological distension of these spaces, termed endolymphatic hydrops (EH), is associated with disorders such as Ménière's disease (MD). However, diagnosing inner ear pathologies remains challenging due to limitations in traditional imaging techniques, which lack the spatial resolution required to assess these intricate structures.

Bayesian nested frailty model for evaluating surgical management of patulous Eustachian tube dysfunction.

Background: The nested frailty model, a random effects survival model that can accommodate data clustered at two hierarchical levels, has been rarely used in practice. We aimed to evaluate the utility of the Bayesian nested frailty modeling approach in the context of a study to examine the effects of various surgical procedures for patients with patulous Eustachian tube dysfunction (PETD).

Methods: A nested frailty model was employed to account for the correlation between each pair of ears within patients and the correlation between multiple event times within each ear.

Experiences of Trauma for Older Adults with Lived and Living Experiences of Homelessness in Middle to High Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Aggregation.

Background And Objectives: Research has identified that the number of older adults experiencing homelessness in middle to high income countries is growing. Coincidingly, in recognition that individuals with housing precarity often have experiences of trauma, there have been increasing calls for trauma-and-violence-informed care in practice and research. We conducted this review to consolidate existing literature that explores experiences of trauma among older adults who have experienced homelessness.

The Role of Medical Student Quality Improvement Projects in Health Care: A Scoping Review.

Introduction: Across Australia, there is considerable variation in the quality of health care and the risk of associated complications. Hence, many patients are receiving poor-quality care. This may be exacerbated in rural and remote areas where the availability of health care is relatively limited.