Publications by authors named "C J Pfeiffer"
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- Hemoglobin and hematocrit are common tests to identify anemia, but their results can differ significantly, particularly in children and pregnant individuals.
- The study analyzed data from 7,052 children and 1,437 pregnant persons, revealing that anemia estimates based on hemoglobin and hematocrit varied, with a notable percentage detected by only one test.
- The findings suggest that using these biomarkers interchangeably could lead to underdiagnosis and lack of treatment for anemia, emphasizing the need for accurate assessments in clinical practice.
Purpose: Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability with life-long implications requiring assessment and treatment of several functional domains. This review identifies the results from research into music-based interventions (MBIs), including music therapy (MT), for executive functions (EFs) and emotional well-being (EWB) in adults with stroke and highlights opportunities for clinical practice and future research.
Methods: APA PsycInfo (EBSCOhost), and CINAHL (EBSCOhost) were searched, in addition to grey literature.
Introduction: Based on clinical practice guidelines, the application of corticosteroids as a first-line therapy is common. Although sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) etiology is primarily idiopathic, hearing loss can result from a perilymphatic fistula (PLF). Recent findings show evidence of a specific rate of PLF based on a cochlin-tomoprotein (CTP) detection test.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA cross-sectional survey of Department of Veterans Affairs laboratory practices for identification of carbapenem-resistant and .
Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol
November 2024
Control of carbapenem-resistant and spread in healthcare settings begins with timely and accurate laboratory testing practices. Survey results show most Veterans Affairs facilities are performing recommended tests to identify these organisms. Most facilities report sufficient resources to perform testing, though medium-complexity facilities report some perceived barriers.
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- A study in Ambala District, Haryana, India assessed folate and vitamin B12 levels among women of reproductive age and their potential link to neural tube defects (NTDs) in infants, highlighting the public health importance of these nutrients during pregnancy.
- Findings revealed that 10.1% of women had serum folate deficiency, while 78.3% showed RBC folate insufficiency. Additionally, vitamin B12 deficiency affected 57.7% of the participants, indicating widespread nutritional deficiencies.
- The predicted rate of neural tube defects was approximately 21 per 10,000 live births, emphasizing the need for nutritional interventions; this baseline data will aid future assessments after fortification