Publications by authors named "J A Brannigan"
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- - Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) show promise in helping individuals with motor impairments regain their independence, but there is limited understanding of patient preferences in BCI design across various conditions.
- - A systematic review of 28 studies involving 1,701 patients revealed that accuracy of BCI devices is the top priority for users, even though current systems often require extensive training that many patients find burdensome.
- - Preferences for BCI features differ among specific conditions, such as those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis emphasizing communication and spinal cord injury patients focusing on limb control and bodily functions; simplifying usability is crucial for broader acceptance.
Introduction: Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a syndrome of symptomatic cervical spinal cord compression due to degenerative spinal changes. Until recently there was no formal consensus on exactly which patients are suitable for surgical or conservative management. The AO Spine international guidelines were introduced to address this issue, based on the best available current evidence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Preoperative fasting is the standard of care for patients undergoing a procedure under general anaesthesia. Despite the increased leniency of fasting guideline recommendations, prolonged preoperative fasting periods continue to disproportionally affect paediatric patients. This review maps existing interventions optimising paediatric fasting practices, to explore strategies that can be best applied in clinical practice.
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- Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is often misdiagnosed in primary care, leading to a 2-year delay in diagnosis and increased risk of permanent disability, potentially due to insufficient education on the condition.
- A study assessed the awareness of DCM among general practitioners (GPs) using a web-based survey, revealing that over half reported "limited awareness" and a significant portion felt they would struggle to recognize or triage patients with DCM.
- The findings suggest that GPs lack both confidence and knowledge regarding DCM, highlighting a need for improved educational resources in medical training to better equip them for diagnosis and management of the condition.
Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is increasingly common, particularly in the older and multimorbid population. Surgical proficiency in management is required in the early years of U.K.
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