Publications by authors named "D Dean Self"
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- * A systematic review of literature identified 45 relevant studies, revealing significant variability in RTP protocols influenced by age, gender, and sport type, with early intervention and multidisciplinary approaches leading to better recovery.
- * The authors emphasize the necessity for standardized, evidence-based RTP guidelines to improve concussion management, calling for further research to develop universal protocols that account for gender and sport-specific differences.
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- The WHO African Region is significantly impacted by malaria, contributing to 94% of global cases, prompting research on detecting Plasmodium RNA in blood donors from Cameroon, Madagascar, and Mali.
- Testing involved analyzing whole blood samples using a specialized assay to identify reactive results, with findings revealing varying rates of Plasmodium repeat reactivity across the countries.
- The study concluded that detecting Plasmodium RNA and related antibodies can enhance safety measures in blood donations and help tackle malaria risks effectively.
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- Total disc replacement (TDR) is an alternative to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), and this study compares their costs as we shift towards value-based healthcare.
- Using time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC), researchers reviewed the costs of both procedures, analyzing direct and indirect costs through observation and data collection from various departments.
- The results showed that TDRs had significantly higher total intraoperative costs ($12,026) compared to ACDFs ($6,776), with the majority of the cost difference attributed to more expensive supply items, particularly implants.
The kidney is frequently injured in blunt abdominal trauma, accounting for 10 % of such cases and being the most commonly affected genitourinary organ in all traumas. Pelviureteric junction obstruction (PUJO) is typically a congenital and asymptomatic anatomical dilatation to the renal pelvis. This article reports on a 21-year-old male who ruptured a congenital PUJO following blunt abdominal trauma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT has introduced significant advancements in various surgical disciplines. These developments have led to an increased interest in the utilization of LLMs for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding in surgery. With CPT coding being a complex and time-consuming process, often exacerbated by the scarcity of professional coders, there is a pressing need for innovative solutions to enhance coding efficiency and accuracy.
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