Publications by authors named "C A R Bruce"
Effective pain management is crucial for both comfort and outcomes, yet predicting and managing this pain is difficult. This study aimed to analyze postoperative pain in patients undergoing hand surgery at the Mayo Clinic Florida, examining how patient characteristics and anxiety affect pain outcomes. We conducted a single-arm clinical trial at Mayo Clinic Florida, recruiting patients undergoing hand surgery.
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- SGLT2 inhibitors have been linked to reduced incidences of heart failure (HF) and related hospitalizations, but the exact mechanisms behind these benefits in invasive heart measurements are not well understood.
- A systematic review of randomized trials using PRISMA guidelines examined the impact of SGLT2i on heart function, measuring hemodynamics before and after treatment through right heart catheterization.
- The analysis of 3 studies involving 145 patients showed that SGLT2i significantly lowered pulmonary capillary wedge pressure at rest and during exercise, indicating potential improvements in heart function, although the effect on mean pulmonary artery pressure was not statistically significant.
The rise in COVID-19 cases in late 2021 posed a grave threat to the public health system and the economy of Jamaica. A key pillar of controlling COVID-19 includes rapid diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals and their contacts. Hence, we evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of weekly deployment of antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) by conducting three 6-week studies within high-risk populations in Jamaica.
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- * In a study of 104 patients, results indicated that patients generally preferred smaller and higher-positioned NAC tattoos than traditionally accepted values, influenced by factors like race, BMI, and implant size.
- * Post-tattoo, women reported an improvement in sexual well-being, with significant increases in satisfaction observed from BREAST-Q surveys after micropigmentation.