Tracheoesophageal Puncture Outcomes at a Safety Net Hospital.

Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) is the gold standard for voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy (TL). Retrospective analysis was performed of TEP outcomes in patients between 2013 and 2020 at a single tertiary hospital. TEP was performed primarily in 79%, secondarily in 6%, and not placed in 15% of 226 patients.

Feasibility and efficacy of home-based lymphedema exercises for head and neck cancer patients at a safety net hospital.

Purpose: Lymphedema therapy is an effective tool in mitigating head and neck lymphedema morbidity and long-term fibrosis. Studies have shown the efficacy of facility-based therapy; however, access can be limited by sociodemographic factors, including socioeconomic status and transportation. This study evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of home-based lymphedema therapy in a socially vulnerable patient population.

A Single-Arm, Prospective Study of a Proprietary Synthetic Acellular Self-Assembling Peptide Wound Matrix, AC5® Advanced Wound System, for Treatment of Hard-to-Heal Wounds.

Introduction: When wounds do not respond to standard treatments, advanced therapies are recommended. One such therapy, a proprietary synthetic peptide, self-assembles into a wound matrix when applied to a wound to provide a physical-mechanical barrier that mitigates contamination, modulates inflammation, and becomes a scaffold for cell proliferation and growth. This study evaluated the safety and performance of the AC5 ® Advanced Wound System (Arch Therapeutics Inc.

Programmed Internal Reconfigurations in a 3D-Printed Mechanical Metamaterial Enable Fluidic Control for a Vertically Stacked Valve Array.

Microfluidic valves play a key role within microfluidic systems by regulating fluid flow through distinct microchannels, enabling many advanced applications in medical diagnostics, lab-on-chips, and laboratory automation. While microfluidic systems are often limited to planar structures, 3D printing enables new capabilities to generate complex designs for fluidic circuits with higher densities and integrated components. However, the control of fluids within 3D structures presents several difficulties, making it challenging to scale effectively and many fluidic devices are still often restricted to quasi-planar structures.

Ready, Set, Goal: A Mixed Methods Study of a Goal-Setting Intervention on 2 Competency-Based Geriatric Medicine Rotations.

More research is required to understand the effects of implementing structured goal-setting on trainee engagement in competency-based clinical learning environments. To explore how residents experienced a rotation-specific goal-setting intervention on geriatric medicine rotations at 2 hospitals. All rotating residents were expected to complete the intervention, consisting of a SMART-based (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goal-setting form and feedback sessions with teaching faculty.