Publications by authors named "C L Stucky"

Recent work demonstrates that epidermal keratinocytes are critical for normal touch sensation. However, it is unknown whether keratinocytes contribute to touch-evoked pain and hypersensitivity after tissue injury. Here, we used a mouse model of paclitaxel treatment to determine the extent to which keratinocyte activity contributes to the severe neuropathic pain that accompanies chemotherapy.

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Purpose: To reduce opioid consumption and decrease length of stay (LOS) in bariatric surgical patients by implementing an evidence-based, nonpharmacologic enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) intervention bundle.

Design: Evidence-based practice project.

Methods: We developed and implemented a nonpharmacologic ERAS bundle from existing American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Standards and bariatric and subspecialty surgical ERAS protocols to standardize the postoperative nursing care of bariatric patients.

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  • The study examines how thyroid nodules found incidentally during pretransplant evaluations are managed at a specific institution, focusing on patients at high risk due to immunosuppression needs.
  • A review of 10,340 transplant patients over a decade revealed a significant decrease in biopsy recommendations and actual biopsies after 2017, along with faster timelines for biopsies and transplants.
  • The findings suggest that following imaging-based guidelines can improve the efficiency of cancer care for transplant candidates, ensuring timely treatment while minimizing delays in receiving transplants.
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