Publications by authors named "K M Hare"
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- - Iron deficiency is a major cause of anemia, particularly in premenopausal women experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding.
- - A case report of an asymptomatic woman revealed a dangerously low hemoglobin level of 3.9 mmol/l due to uterine fibroids; she was treated with IV iron before surgery.
- - The case emphasizes the need for screening women for menstrual-related iron deficiency and highlights IV iron therapy as a viable alternative to blood transfusions for treating anemia.
New Zealand scincid lizards, genus Oligosoma, represent a monophyletic radiation of a clade, Eugongylini, of species distributed geographically throughout the South Pacific with major radiations in Australia and New Caledonia. Viviparity has evolved independently on multiple occasions within these lineages. Studies of Australian species have revealed that placental specializations resulting in substantial placentotrophy have evolved in two lineages.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Conscious sedation is an option in primary dental care for anxious patients or those undergoing extensive procedures. The objective of this retrospective service evaluation was to study the range of treatments delivered during sedation with intravenous midazolam, together with patient-reported experience measures.Methods Data from 100 consecutive patients treated under sedation at a single private dental practice were evaluated retrospectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhysical activity levels during skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehabilitation fall far below what is needed for successful community living and to prevent adverse events. This feasibility study's purpose was to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of an intervention designed to improve physical activity in patients admitted to SNFs for short-term rehabilitation. High-Intensity Rehabilitation plus Mobility combined a high-intensity (i.
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- Chemotherapy dosing traditionally relies on patient weight and height, which often leads to significant variations in drug levels, potentially causing under- or overdosing.
- A new closed-loop drug delivery system, known as CLAUDIA, can automatically adjust drug infusion rates to maintain target drug concentrations in patients, regardless of their individual pharmacokinetics.
- Tests showed that CLAUDIA effectively kept the concentration of 5-fluorouracil within range, unlike conventional BSA-based dosing, and is also more cost-effective, with potential for rapid clinical implementation.