Publications by authors named "D M Foote"
Background: Guidelines recommend thymectomy at the time of parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism to reduce the likelihood of persistent or recurrent disease. We sought to determine the frequency of thymectomy and explore its impact on recurrence of secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Methods: Using TriNetX, a multi-institutional electronic health record and insurance claims network, we conducted a retrospective cohort study of adults with secondary hyperparathyroidism who underwent parathyroidectomy with or without thymectomy from 2005 to 2023.
Montelukast deprescribing in outpatient specialty clinics: A single center cross-sectional study.
Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how often doctors stop patients from taking a medicine called montelukast in special clinics.
- Out of 1152 patients, only 43 (or about 3.7%) had their montelukast stopped, with reasons like side effects and discussions with doctors.
- The results showed that stopping montelukast doesn't happen very often, and more research is needed to understand why that is.
Objective: The transition of Step 1 to pass/fail has generated concerns over selecting promising candidates. Holistic reviews integrate other proficiencies, including extracurriculars such as sports. Grit - defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals - has been positively associated with competitive activities and is predictive of academic success.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe have developed a mid-infrared Doppler-free saturation absorption spectroscopy apparatus that employs a commercial continuous-wave optical parametric oscillator (CW OPO), complemented by a home-built automation and wavelength scanning system. Here, we report a comprehensive spectral scan of the Q branch transitions of the ν= 1 band of methane (CH) with an average linewidth (FWHM) of 4.5 MHz.
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- Labor unions serve as a form of employee advocacy, but their impact on the wellness of surgery residents is not well understood.
- The study aimed to explore the experiences with unionization among general surgery residents and residency program staff through interviews conducted at various residency programs.
- Key findings highlighted a significant number of interviews discussing resident unions, revealing issues of voicelessness and a desire for more agency among residents in their programs.