Publications by authors named "Johannes Heim"

Introduction: Postoperative hemorrhage after adult cranial neurosurgery is a serious complication with substantial morbidity and mortality.

Research Question: We investigated if an extended preoperative screening and an early treatment of previously undetected coagulopathies may decrease the risk of postoperative hemorrhage.

Methods: A prospective study cohort of patients undergoing elective cranial surgery and receiving the extended coagulatory work-up were compared to a propensity matched historical control cohort.

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  • Speakers adapt their speech movements based on whether an interlocutor is present, highlighting the importance of context in communication.
  • In a study, participants either mouthed or vocalized syllables while their lip and tongue movements were recorded, revealing that lip movement is greater when mouthing compared to vocalizing, while tongue movement showed mixed results.
  • The findings suggest that in the absence of auditory signals, speakers increase visual articulation, demonstrating the complex interplay between auditory and visual aspects of speech in social interactions.
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