Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Jill N Curran"
- Jill N Curran's research primarily focuses on the medical use of controlled substances, particularly central nervous system stimulants, and the efficacy, costs, and outcomes related to spinal surgical interventions, as demonstrated in her recent study on adult users of stimulant drugs published in BMJ Open.
- Her work in the NeuroPoint-SD registry highlights the importance of understanding postoperative outcomes and predicting return to work after lumbar discectomy, indicating significant implications for both patient quality of life and healthcare cost-effectiveness in spinal procedures.
- Curran also examines broader public health concerns, such as the impact of cigarette smoking on the risk of tobacco-related malignancies among different racial groups, emphasizing disparities in health outcomes, which was pivotal in her older research published in Anticancer Research.
