Publications by authors named "J J May"
Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) in detecting perfusion disturbances during microvascular free tissue transfer.
Methods: Conducted at a single centre from December 2020 to September 2022, this prospective study involved 71 patients mainly undergoing head and neck free flap reconstructions, using the Pocket LDF™ for continuous perfusion monitoring.
Results: Out of the 71 cases, data from 69 cases were analysed after excluding those with significant noise or sensor detachment.
Ancient DNA (aDNA) data are reported for two human skeletons buried within the chancel of the 1608-1616 church at the North American colonial settlement of Jamestown, Virginia. The men are suspected kinsmen of the colony's first Governor, Thomas West, 3 Baron De La Warr based on archaeological, osteological, and documentary evidence. Genomic analyses of these men, Sir Ferdinando Wenman and Captain William West, identify a shared mitochondrial haplogroup, H10e, inferring maternal relatedness.
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- Snakebite envenoming poses a significant public health risk in tropical areas, particularly in Malawi, where community understanding of local snakes and first-aid measures is lacking.
- A survey conducted in Neno District revealed that only 1.3% of participants could accurately identify snakes, less than 5% knew proper first-aid procedures, and 14.3% had adequate knowledge of prevention methods.
- The findings indicate that both community health workers and members have inadequate knowledge, showing no significant differences between the two groups.
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- The study examines the mental health challenges faced by patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) compared to matched groups from the general population and women with type-1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).
- Researchers found that CAH patients showed higher rates of psychiatric issues, like depression and anxiety, than those in the general population, but similar rates to those with T1DM.
- The findings suggest that while living with CAH contributes to mental health problems, it may intersect with issues faced by individuals managing any chronic medical condition, highlighting the need for further research on their long-term mental health outcomes.
Background: Children under five continue to bear a disproportionate burden of malaria morbidity and mortality in endemic countries. While the link between socioeconomic position (SEP) and malaria is well established, the causal pathways remain poorly understood, hindering the design and implementation of more targeted structural interventions. This study examines the association between SEP and malaria among children in Ghana and explores the potential mediating role of behavioural and socio-structural factors.
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