Publications by authors named "H F Sims"

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  • The study aimed to determine the effectiveness and safety of starting direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) early versus delayed in patients with acute ischaemic stroke and atrial fibrillation.
  • Conducted as a multicenter, randomized controlled trial across 100 UK hospitals, 3,648 patients were initially assigned to either early initiation (within 4 days) or delayed initiation (7-14 days) of anticoagulation.
  • The primary outcome measured was the incidence of complications like recurrent stroke or bleeding within 90 days, with results being analyzed by an independent committee to ensure objectivity.
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Picosecond pulse radiolysis measurements were employed to assess the effectiveness of N in scavenging quasi-free electrons in aqueous solutions. The absorption spectra of hydrated electrons were recorded within a 100 ps timeframe across four distinct solutions with N concentrations of 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 M in water.

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Objective: To compare the workplace experience of European and U.S. members of the otolaryngology community.

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The Los Angeles Diversion, Outreach, and Opportunities for Recovery (LA DOOR) program is a Proposition 47-funded program designed by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office (LACA) to provide a comprehensive, health-focused, preventative approach that proactively engages individuals at elevated risk of returning to LACA on a new misdemeanor offense related to substance use, mental illness, or homelessness. This study documents the findings of a process and outcome evaluation of Cohort 2 of the LA DOOR program, covering services provided from January 2020 through February 2023. The goal of this evaluation is to better understand how the LA DOOR program was implemented and examine the effect of the program on various outcomes.

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