Publications by authors named "J T Sessions"

Background: Gambling disorder (GD) has become a wide concern in Indonesia, as many negative consequences arise from this psychiatric condition. Prompt treatment with an appropriate method of delivery is required to achieve optimal outcomes in GD patients. This protocol paper outlines a study to determine the effectiveness, acceptability, and feasibility of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) in treating GD in Indonesia.

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Following a serious incident and inquest after the death of a patient due to choking at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the Trust put in place an action plan and implemented strategies to reduce the risk of recurrence. Four key actions were identified as essential to try to reduce the risk of a similar event: introduction of a standard operating procedure for mealtimes that included a pre-meal safety 'pause'; use of an electronic communication icon to indicate modified diet/fluid requirements, from emergency department and onward as a patient is transferred; job-specific mealtime safety training; and use of bedside posters with specific dietary requirements (in line with the International Dysphagia Diet Standards Initiative Framework). A new role of Lead Educator for Nutrition was introduced to support the changes and provide training.

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Standardized methods for osteomyelitis (OM) diagnosis of the lower extremity have proven to be difficult. Preoperative probability of foot osteomyelitis necessitates a combination of clinical, laboratory, imaging evidence (i.e.

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  • Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus associated with eosinophil buildup, commonly seen in pediatric patients with other allergic diseases.
  • A study involving 137 children diagnosed with EoE found that 80% had other atopic conditions, affecting treatment responses, with a overall remission rate of 65%.
  • Patients with concurrent eczema and pollen food syndrome experienced quicker and more successful treatment outcomes, especially with proton pump inhibitors being identified as the most effective therapy for inducing remission.
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  • Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an inflammatory disease of the esophagus, and researchers aimed to classify patients into specific subtypes to predict treatment responses in a pediatric population.
  • A retrospective study reviewed charts of 256 EoE patients, categorizing them into subtypes (severe, allergic, fibrostenotic, inflammatory, and unclassified) based on their characteristics; 75 patients had follow-up data.
  • By one year, 57% of patients achieved histologic remission, but no significant differences in remission rates were observed among the subtypes, suggesting a need for larger studies to refine treatment based on these classifications.
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