Publications by authors named "G McGinty"

Climate change is the greatest threat to human existence. Currently it impacts breast cancer care by disrupting treatment, by food poverty and economic hardship and through fossil fuel pollution which increases breast cancer incidence. These impacts are greatest in those already experiencing deprivation.

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  • - Psychotic disorders show differences between sexes in when they start, their symptoms, and how they progress
  • - The early intervention in psychosis approach is the first move towards customized care that addresses the specific needs of individuals based on their stage of illness
  • - Future advancements in personalized psychosis care should integrate knowledge of these sex-specific differences to better tailor treatment programs
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In this editorial, we comment on the article by Chen recently published in 2024. We focus the debate on whether reducing the upper limit of normal of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) would effectively identify cases of fibrosis in metabolic-dysfunction associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). This is important given the increasing prevalence of MAFLD and obesity globally.

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The economics of health care and payment policy are complex and continually evolving. Breast imaging radiologists may not feel equipped to understand the financial aspect of their practice, but this is a critical competency from residency to senior leadership, especially for breast imaging radiologists. From conducting effective negotiations for new equipment as technology evolves to understanding how insurance benefit design affects patient access to care, breast imaging radiologists need to grasp the financial structures that underpins their practice.

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Background: Neck pain in a concussion population is an emerging area of study that has been shown to have a negative influence on recovery. This effect has not yet been studied in collegiate athletes.

Hypothesis: New or worsened neck pain is common after a concussion (>30%), negatively influences recovery, and is associated with patient sex and level of contact in sport.

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