Publications by authors named "B K Pierson"
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- ECMO usage is increasing, but determining which patients will benefit the most is challenging, making risk stratification crucial.
- This study evaluated the impact of two biomarkers, SDC-1 and soluble thrombomodulin (sTM), on mortality rates in patients on venoarterial ECMO.
- Results showed that higher levels of sTM significantly correlate with increased mortality risk, while SDC-1 levels are marginally predictive; these findings suggest that incorporating these biomarkers could enhance existing scoring systems for better patient assessment.
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- The study investigates the effectiveness of combining autologous skin cell suspension (ASCS) with meshed split-thickness skin grafts (mSTSG) for treating large burns, aiming to improve healing times and reduce aesthetic issues.
- Experiments conducted on pigs showed that wounds treated with ASCS had significantly faster re-epithelialization rates compared to those without ASCS, particularly noted on days 3, 5, and 7 post-grafting.
- However, despite the improved healing rates, the presence of ASCS did not affect the patterning of the scars, indicating that while ASCS enhances healing, it may not address visual scarring issues.
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (Dobbs decision) has already had profound impact on reproductive health care in the United States. Some studies have reported increased incidence of vasectomy after the Dobbs decision.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFQuantifying Cu in post-detonation nuclear debris samples can provide important diagnostic information regarding the structural materials used within a nuclear device. However, this task is challenging due to the weak gamma emissions associated with the decay of Cu, its short half-life (12.701 h), and the presence of interfering fission product radioisotopes.
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