Publications by authors named "E M Bronkhorst"
Graphene-based materials (GBMs) hold strong promise to restore the spinal cord microenvironment and promote functional recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI). Nanocomposites consisting of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and adipose tissue-derived extracellular matrix (adECM) are known to promote neuronal growth in vitro and to evoke a biocompatible response in vivo when implanted on top of the intact spinal cord. In this study, pristine adECM and adECM-rGO nanocomposites are implanted directly after hemisection SCI in rats.
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- Oral focus screening before hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is critical, yet the impact of chronic dental issues on post-transplant health is not well understood.
- A study of 500 patients highlighted that nearly half had untreated chronic dental problems, and those with three or more issues stayed in the hospital five days longer on average.
- The research found that while having multiple dental foci increased hospital length of stay, it did not significantly affect early mortality rates post-HCT.
Background: While multidisciplinary teams with clinical pharmacists improve medication use and outcomes, their integration in South Africa faces limitations. A lack of dedicated positions and healthcare professionals' misunderstanding restrict ward activities and hinder full collaboration, limiting their potential to optimize patient care. This study addresses a gap by exploring how perceived healthcare professionals' understanding of clinical pharmacists' roles impacts their motivation and service implementation.
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- The study looked at how safe it is for Physician Assistants to give sedation to kids during painful medical procedures like bone marrow tests.
- They checked if any kids had problems like low oxygen levels or needed extra help breathing during the process.
- The results showed that there were no serious issues and only a few minor problems, which suggests that it can be done safely by trained Physician Assistants.