Publications by authors named "L O'Sullivan"
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- Neoadjuvant radiotherapy is crucial for treating locally advanced rectal cancer, and this study compares the quality-of-life outcomes between two techniques: three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).
- A phase II randomized trial involved 94 patients who received chemoradiotherapy and were assigned to either 3DCRT or IMRT; their quality of life was assessed using specific questionnaires throughout the treatment and at a six-month follow-up.
- Although the trial ended early due to the futility of its primary endpoint, the results indicated that while emotional functioning improved, other aspects of quality of life declined; notably, IMRT showed better physical and role functioning during the final week
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between preoperative marijuana use and complications following tibia shaft fracture fixation.
Methods: Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Setting: Two academic Level I trauma centers.
Background: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience higher rates of depression and anxiety. There is limited research relating to perinatal mental health in women with PCOS. Studies suggest PCOS is associated with a higher prevalence of perinatal mental health disorders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The 2015 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplant (ISHLT) fungal guidelines recommend the use of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) galactomannan over serum galactomannan for the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis (IA) in lung transplant (LTx) recipients, based on limited evidence. Galactomannan testing is costly.
Methods: A single-center, retrospective cohort study reviewing all 814 serum and BAL galactomannan samples received from 184 LTx recipients in our center between 2021 and 2022 and assessing their diagnostic performance in the diagnosis of IA.