Publications by authors named "H L Sims"

Dysphonia is a common symptom of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) and requires multimodal, patient-centered care to address. Challenges in diagnosing LPRD can also complicate treatment of nonspecific dysphonia symptoms. Careful history taking with sensitivity to cultural lifestyle components in each patient is critical to management.

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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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