Publications by authors named "E M Johnston"
Purpose: Contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) may be performed immediately following microwave liver ablation for assessment of ablative margins. However, practices and protocols vary among institutions. Here, we compare a standardized bolus-tracked biphasic CECT protocol and compare this with a single venous phase fixed delay protocol for ablation zone (AZ) assessment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Multimorbidity, the co-existence of two or more conditions within an individual at any one time, is globally increasing and forecasted to rise. This poses a significant challenge for current models of healthcare delivery, which are now ill-equipped to meet the future population health needs. Interprofessional collaborative practice is a specific way professionals work closely together and with patients and their families to improve patient outcomes.
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- The study investigates how using vaginal lubricants during transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) affects the vaginal microbiota, focusing on beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus spp.
- The researchers monitored 104 participants over 10 weeks, collecting vaginal swabs before, during, and after the use of lubricant to examine changes in microbiota composition.
- Results showed no immediate changes in microbiota composition after one week, highlighting the need for further research on the long-term impact of lubricants on vaginal health.