Publications by authors named "C R Couch"
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- Limb salvage surgery is now the main treatment for patients with malignant tumors in the limbs and pelvis.
- Endoprostheses are the primary option for reconstructing the limb after tumor removal, known for being modular, cost-effective, and durable.
- Managing infections in endoprostheses requires a tailored approach based on various factors, highlighting the need for a clear framework for assessment and treatment.
Introduction: It is currently unclear whether patients with rheumatoid arthritis have similar functional outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA) as those with osteoarthritis, particularly given that rheumatoid arthritis may have systemic manifestations in terms of pain and function. The purpose of this study was to compare patient-reported outcome measures between patients with rheumatoid arthritis and matched control patients with osteoarthritis who underwent direct anterior THA.
Methods: All patients who underwent direct anterior THA from 2010 to 2022 at a single academic institution were retrospectively reviewed.
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- The study evaluated the reliability and accuracy of noninvasive hemoglobin (nHgb) monitoring compared to invasive serum hemoglobin (iHgb) tests in patients undergoing outpatient total joint arthroplasty (TJA).
- The results showed that while both nHgb and iHgb values were similar post-surgery, the nHgb method had a significant advantage in terms of patient comfort and satisfaction, with 97% preferring it over the invasive method.
- Additionally, the nHgb test effectively predicted low hemoglobin levels, suggesting it could be a viable alternative for monitoring in outpatient settings.
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- Ectotherms, like salmon, have special relationships with bacteria, which are found in their blood and organs.
- Scientists discovered that bacteria also live in the brains of healthy salmon, but in smaller amounts than in their guts.
- The study shows that brain bacteria might help salmon detect and react to microbes in their environment, especially as they grow from young fish to adults.
The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) is a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, and its association with renal outcomes remains unclear. In the REasons for Geographic and Racial Disparities in Stroke (REGARDS) cohort, diet data were collected at baseline using food frequency questionnaires. Modified Poisson regression was used to examine the association of MIND diet with incident chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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