Publications by authors named "L R McCafferty"
Ocular point of care ultrasound (POCUS) can help make timely recognition of multiple emergent ocular conditions and differentiate these from more benign conditions. While asteroid hyalosis (AH) is benign, it can easily mimic the more potentially serious vitreous hemorrhage on ocular POCUS, as both consist of numerous echogenic opacities within the vitreous with a classic "washing machine" appearance with eye movement. However, asteroid hyalosis particles tend to be more discrete, hyperechoic, scintillating, and seen throughout the vitreous.
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- Telerehabilitation (TR) has become increasingly important for outpatient care during COVID-19, especially for stroke patients, as it may enhance therapy engagement and recovery outcomes.
- A 12-week study of 13 stroke patients showed that their personal social networks significantly influenced their motor function improvements and mood, with larger and denser networks correlating with better results.
- Compared to historical stroke patients who did not receive TR, TR patients had larger and less dense social networks, highlighting the importance of social connections in maximizing the benefits of virtual rehabilitation.
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- Social networks significantly impact health and quality of life, but studies on former NFL players lack characterization of these networks compared to non-football males.
- A study comparing 303 former football players and 269 non-football US males found that while network size was similar, the composition differed, with football players having a higher ratio of friends to family and more male friends.
- Unexpectedly, former athletes displayed stronger social connections despite concerns about brain trauma, suggesting that such networks could be leveraged in therapeutic interventions post-injury, highlighting the importance of social network studies in athlete health.
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- Research into carbon nanotubes (CNTs) has gained significant attention for nearly 30 years, with recent advancements leading to their application in electronics.
- Traditional methods for mass-producing CNT devices involve energy-intensive processes or complex photolithography, but a new approach using a universal catalyst precursor enables easier and cheaper production methods.
- By utilizing techniques like inkjet printing and stamp printing, researchers have achieved high-quality vertically aligned CNTs, eliminating the need for costly post-processing and opening doors for large-scale industrial applications.