Publications by authors named "Collette O'Connor"
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- - Patients with urinary tract infections related to obstructing kidney stones may not improve with standard urine tests, so the study investigated renal pelvis urine cultures (RPUCx) as a potential alternative to midstream urine cultures (MUSCx) for better treatment guidance.
- - Of the 257 patients who underwent emergent stenting, 31% had different pathogens in their renal pelvis compared to their MUSCx, indicating that RPUCx offers more accurate identification of infections.
- - Using RPUCx led to fewer complications after stone management and did not significantly increase the time of the stenting procedure, showing it can effectively inform treatment while minimizing risks.
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- The study investigates the effects of kratom, an opioid substitute, on male sexual health, particularly erectile and ejaculatory functions.
- A survey was conducted on 165 males aged 18-40, revealing that 37.7% experienced positive effects on sexual health, and a significant number noted improvements in time to ejaculation.
- Clinicians should consider the potential impact of kratom use on male sexual health during treatment assessments for erectile and ejaculatory issues.
Background And Objectives: Medical students face difficult transitions throughout their training that increase their risk of burnout. Resiliency training may prepare students to better face the demands of their medical careers. This project is an initial investigation into medical students' long-term utilization of learned resiliency skills.
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