Publications by authors named "Donald C Maharty"
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- * Routine imaging isn't typically recommended unless there are significant red flags or persistent symptoms, and patients are encouraged to avoid bed rest. Non-drug treatments like exercise and therapy are preferred first-line management options.
- * Surgery is rarely needed, with evaluation considered only for severe ongoing issues; preventive strategies are important for those with acute pain to avoid progression to chronic pain.
Background: Some patients with COVID-19 develop life-threatening thrombotic complications including myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and ischemic stroke. These inflammatory and hypercoagulable states have been well documented in patient cohorts from metropolitan areas, but not in more rural populations, nor has a data-driven treatment plan been developed for thrombotic COVID-19 patients.
Methods: We undertook a retrospective case-control study of COVID-19-positive patients to analyze the impact of thrombosis on various clinical endpoints including terminal diagnosis and disease severity.
The diagnosis and treatment of low back pain must be standardized, based on evidence and solid research. The cost to individuals and society is great and only those diagnostic tests or treatments that can improve the quality and cost of care should be advocated.
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