Publications by authors named "L Sabe"
Avoidable readmissions after bariatric surgery are a major burden on the healthcare systems. Rates of readmission after bariatric surgery have ranged from 1% up to 20%, but the factors that predict readmission have not been well studied. The objective of this study was to determine readmission rates following bariatric surgery and identify factors that contribute to early (within 90 days of surgery) and late readmission.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We aim to assess the effect of low-pressure pneumoperitoneum on post operative pain and ten of the known inflammatory markers.
Background: The standard of care pneumoperitoneum set pressure in laparoscopic cholecystectomy is set to 12-14 mmHg, but many societies advocate to operate at the lowest pressure allowing adequate exposure of the operative field. Many trials have described the benefits of operating at a low-pressure pneumoperitoneum in terms of lower post operative pain, and better hemodynamic stability.
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- As the elderly population grows and many wish to continue driving, understanding the risks posed by mild dementia in drivers becomes crucial.
- A study compared driving abilities between 28 elderly drivers with mild dementia and 28 healthy counterparts, utilizing cognitive tests and driving assessments.
- Results showed that those with mild dementia performed worse in driving tests, and certain cognitive test scores (like age and two specific tests) strongly predicted their driving safety, indicating the need for cognitive evaluations to assess driving capabilities in this population.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems were introduced into clinical practice by therapists to help compensate for persistent language deficits in people with aphasia. Although, there is currently a push towards an increased focus on compensatory approaches in an attempt to maximize communication function for social interaction, available studies including AAC systems, especially technologically advanced communication tools and systems, known as 'high-technology AAC', show key issues and obstacles for these tools to become utilized in mainstream clinical practice. Areas covered: The current review synthesizes communication intervention studies that involved the use of high-technology communication devices to enhance linguistic communication skills for adults with post-stroke aphasia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Most studies examining episodic memory in Alzheimer disease (AD) have focused on patients' impaired ability to remember information. This approach provides only a partial picture of memory deficits since other factors involved are not considered.
Objective: To evaluate the recognition memory performance by using a yes/no procedure to examine the effect of discriminability and response bias measures in amnestic mild cognitive impairment (a-MCI), AD dementia, and normal-aging subjects.