Publications by authors named "K T Ebersole"
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- Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) has proven safe and effective for patients suffering from large core strokes, but the effects of reperfusion quality and procedure details on outcomes are still unclear.
- In the SELECT2 trial, findings indicated that 80% of patients experienced successful reperfusion, which correlates with better clinical outcomes, particularly in those who achieved near-complete reperfusion.
- Longer procedure times negatively impacted patient outcomes, while the method of thrombectomy (aspiration vs stent-retriever) showed no significant differences in reperfusion success or functional recovery.
Context: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) has poor long-term recovery outcomes. Central sensitization describes central nervous system changes altering pain modulation, which can complicate recovery (poorer prognosis, worse function). Signs of central sensitization include amplified pain facilitation, pain hypersensitivity, and impaired pain inhibition, which can be measured with temporal summation of pain (TSP), pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) and conditioned pain modulation (CPM), respectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study was to compare the workload of a maximal treadmill test (TREAD) and a fire suppression task (BURN) in firefighters and to examine their relationships to fitness as measured by body mass index (BMI), percent body fat (BF%), and peak aerobic capacity (VO). The amount of time spent in the heart rate (HR) intensity ranges of 50-59% HR (ZONE1), 60-69% HR (ZONE2), 70-79% HR (ZONE3), 80-89% HR (ZONE4), and ≥90% HR (ZONE5) quantified the workload as the Edward's Training Impulse for TREAD (ETRIMP) and BURN (ETRIMP). The ETRIMP was significantly less than ETRIMP.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Atherosclerosis is a condition in which an adhesive substance called plaque accumulates over time inside the arteries. Plaque buildup results in the constriction of arteries, causing a shortage of blood supply to tissues and organs. Removing atherosclerotic plaques controls the development of acute ischemic stroke and heart diseases.
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- This study examines how geographic differences and segregation in healthcare facilities affect the treatment of aSAH among Black patients compared to White patients.
- The analysis of data from 2016 to 2020 showed that higher segregation rates in certain regions were linked to decreased mortality and increased use of tracheostomy tubes, but lower access to palliative care for Black patients.
- Understanding these disparities is crucial for addressing healthcare inequities and improving outcomes for marginalized communities.