Publications by authors named "D J Wright"
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- Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is effective for treating heart failure but is under-researched in patients with common comorbidities like atrial fibrillation (AF).
- The SMART registry enrolled 2035 patients to assess CRT response based on clinical outcomes over 12 months, focusing on factors like all-cause mortality, hospitalizations, and quality of life.
- Results showed 58.9% of patients improved, but factors like age, AF, and diabetes were linked to lower CRT responsiveness, with patients having AF experiencing higher rates of hospitalizations and mortality compared to those in normal rhythm.
The Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024, and FEBS Letters marked the occasion with a writing contest on the future of scientific societies. This editorial introduces the winning article by Yussuf Ali and presents an overview of the predominant themes that emerged during the contest, which included AI, interdisciplinarity, diversity and sustainability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Opioid naïve older adults may be at risk of overdose after receiving an initial opioid prescription.
Methods: This population-based cohort study from a linked dataset of patients in Oregon, linking all payer claims data to other administrative datasets, aimed to assess the prescription- and patient-level characteristics associated with increased odds of opioid overdose after an initial opioid prescription. Included patients were ≥65 years old and received an index pain-formulation opioid prescription between 2016 and 2019.
The primary motor cortex (M1) is crucial for motor skill learning. We examined its role in interleaved practice, which enhances retention (vs. repetitive practice) through M1-dependent consolidation.
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