Publications by authors named "G N Phillips"

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  • A meta-analysis showed that 81.1% of patients received antithrombotic therapy within 48 hours of ischemic stroke, indicating general compliance with treatment guidelines.
  • There was no significant difference in therapy rates between low- to middle-income countries and high-income countries, nor between older and more recent studies.
  • The study concluded that most countries still fall short of the standards set by North America's Get With The Guidelines program for early antiplatelet therapy.
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Introduction/aims: Claims-based analyses have demonstrated high medical costs associated with myasthenia gravis (MG). We examined the economic burden of MG from the perspective of affected people and their families.

Methods: The Muscular Dystrophy Association developed and conducted an online survey of people with MG and their caregivers between October 26 and December 6, 2021.

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  • Progress has been made in reducing HIV rates among cisgender women, but the goal of eliminating new cases has not yet been achieved.
  • The study aims to recruit 1,800 diverse women at higher risk for HIV using social media and community-driven ads to explore factors influencing HIV-related sexual risk.
  • The research will collect demographic and health data, along with biological specimens, and aims to develop effective strategies for improving access to HIV prevention and treatment services for this group.
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Each year, millions of animals enter animal shelters across the United States and are met with a variety of potential stressors that can negatively impact their experience, including noise, confinement, and social isolation. Foster care, a unique form of human-animal interaction, is increasingly understood to be an effective tool for improving welfare by allowing animals to escape the stressors of the shelter, providing an environment that allows for greater social interaction, and offering opportunities for improved health and behavior. This review includes 42 published articles, reports, master's theses, and doctoral dissertations that have previously evaluated companion animal foster care programs.

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