Publications by authors named "D H Phillips"
The accuracy of using HEART (history, electrocardiogram, age, risk factors, and troponin) scores with high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) to risk stratify emergency department (ED) chest pain patients remains uncertain. We aim to compare the performance accuracy of determining major adverse cardiac event (MACE) among three modified HEART (mHEART) scores with the use of hs-cTn to risk stratify ED chest pain patients. This retrospective single-center observational study included ED patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome who had HEAR scores calculated and at least one hs-cTnI result.
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- The study explores how synthetic receptors, like amide naphthotubes and anthryltubes, can stabilize unstable organic molecules and mask their reactivity, particularly in water.
- Amide naphthotubes significantly enhance the stability of acetal-containing substrates, extending their half-lives against hydrolysis by up to 3000 times through hydrogen bond interactions.
- The research suggests a generalizable protection strategy for various substrates, opening the door for designing receptors that can protect molecules under different reaction conditions, especially in aqueous environments.
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- Novel STI prevention methods like doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) and meningococcal B vaccination (4CMenB) are being explored to help control STIs, especially among men and gender-diverse individuals in the UK.
- A survey involving 1,106 participants found that only 34% were aware of antibiotic PEP, with just 8% having reported ever using it; however, 51% expressed an intention to use doxyPEP and 64% for 4CMenB.
- Higher rates of PEP usage and intention to use doxyPEP and 4CMenB were associated with higher sexual risk behaviors and participants who were already using other preventative measures like
Background And Objectives: Epilepsy affects approximately 1.2% of the US population, resulting in 3.4 million Americans with active epilepsy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Hypothesis: Pudendal neuralgia is chronic pelvic pain associated with the pudendal nerve. Unfortunately, the best treatment approach is unknown. Our objective was to systematically assess interventions for pudendal neuralgia for improvement in pain.
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