Publications by authors named "Cody Slater"
The noradrenergic and cholinergic modulation of functionally distinct regions of the brain has become one of the primary organizational principles behind understanding the contribution of each system to the diversity of neural computation in the central nervous system. Decades of work has shown that a diverse family of receptors, stratified across different brain regions, and circuit-specific afferent and efferent projections play a critical role in helping such widespread neuromodulatory systems obtain substantial heterogeneity in neural information processing. This review briefly discusses the anatomical layout of both the noradrenergic and cholinergic systems, as well as the types and distributions of relevant receptors for each system.
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- The study aimed to assess the long-term health outcomes of COVID-19 patients at a NYC medical center, focusing on healthcare usage, symptoms, and patient well-being at 3 and 6 months post-hospitalization.
- Out of 1190 initial patients, 929 survived, with many experiencing persistent symptoms like dyspnoea and other health issues during follow-up visits dominated by telehealth.
- The findings revealed significant ongoing health challenges for survivors, particularly those with severe cases, who reported reduced mobility and independence after 6 months.
Alzheimer's disease (AD) poses a significant global health concern over the next several decades. Multiple hypotheses have been put forth that attempt to explain the underlying pathophysiology of AD. Many of these are briefly reviewed here, but to-date no disease-altering therapy has been achieved.
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- The study aimed to analyze the first 1000 patients with confirmed COVID-19 at a NYC medical center, focusing on their clinical journey through various care settings.
- Patient data showed the main symptoms were cough, fever, and dyspnea, with a significant number having pre-existing conditions like hypertension and diabetes.
- Results indicated high ICU admission rates, long hospital stays, and notable mortality, with a distinct pattern in the timing of intubation based on symptom onset.
The sleep-wake and circadian cycles are influenced by light, particularly in the short-wavelength portion of the visible spectrum. Most personal light-emitting electronic devices are enriched in this so-called "blue" light. Exposure to these devices in the evening can disturb sleep.
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- The study aimed to analyze the characteristics and clinical experiences of COVID-19 patients in a New York City hospital during early March to early April 2020.
- Researchers reviewed medical records of the first 1000 patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections, focusing on their demographics, symptoms, comorbidities, hospital courses, and outcomes.
- Findings revealed that cough, fever, and dyspnea were the most common symptoms, with many patients having pre-existing health issues; those in ICUs were mostly older males with long hospital stays, and a significant proportion developed serious complications like acute kidney injury.
Documentation burden has become an increasing concern as the prevalence of electronic health records (EHRs) has grown. The implementation of a new EHR is an opportunity to measure and improve documentation burden, as well as assess the role of the EHR in clinician workflow. Time-motion observation is the preferred method for evaluating workflow.
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