Publications by authors named "K M Sterling"

Introduction: Blunt and hemp wraps, as a means of consuming cannabis, have emerged into the retail space where the prevalence has been increasing since 2017. There is limited epidemiological research on the prevalence of use of these products across the U.S.

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Introduction: The use of cigars for blunts (i.e., cannabis rolled in cigar paper) is well-documented; prevalence of cigar and blunt use and associated characteristics are less studied.

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Introduction: There is evidence that sex differences exist in stroke presentation, risk factors, severity, treatment, and outcomes. To further understand this, we explored how sex differences influence acute stroke management, secondary prevention prescribing, and mortality outcomes in a well-characterised cohort of first-ever stroke patients in Scotland.

Methods: This is a retrospective, population-based, data-linkage study of stroke admissions to acute care hospitals in Scotland between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2018.

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Article Synopsis
  • * A study analyzed insurance claims data of 5867 patients, revealing that those who adhered to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy had fewer emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and lower healthcare costs compared to nonadherent patients.
  • * The findings emphasize the importance of diagnosing and managing OSA, showing that enhancing PAP therapy adherence can lead to both clinical and economic benefits for patients with atrial fibrillation.
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