Publications by authors named "Bryce Lowry"

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic challenges our ability to provide surgical education, as our ability to gather and train together has been restricted due to safety concerns. However, the importance of quality surgical education has remained. High-fidelity simulation platforms have been developed that merge virtual reality video streams to allow for remote instruction and collaboration.

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Background: As the prevalence of obesity has increased, so too has the demand for bariatric surgery. This study aimed to determine the incidence of postoperative iron deficiency and anemia and the impact of an increased preoperative ferritin target on postoperative outcomes.

Methods: Patients undergoing bariatric surgery in Winnipeg from 2010 to 2014 were included in the analysis.

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Article Synopsis
  • The domestic horse played a crucial role in transforming human societies across regions, offering transportation, communication, and military advantages, while also serving as a vital food source.
  • In Mongolia, despite benefits from natural grazing, horsemen engage in dental practices, such as removing problematic teeth, with evidence of such practices dating back over 3,200 years.
  • The evolution of dental care for horses corresponds with technological advancements in riding equipment, highlighting how these innovations improved horse health and their role in complex mounted activities and warfare from as early as 1150 BCE.
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