Publications by authors named "Lauren Tanner"

Introduction: The management of adhesive small-bowel obstruction (aSBO) continues to have wide variation, with no one management strategy accepted as the optimal. The first objective was to evaluate the methods of management and the variations in the management of aSBO at our institution and evaluate the outcomes of those management strategies. The second objective was to compare our outcomes to those of a published study by which patients were managed using an institutional protocol for aSBO.

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Background: Traumatic injuries remain one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Patients who survive traumatic injuries but return to the emergency department with repeat injuries are said to suffer from injury recidivism. Numerous studies have described trends in injury recidivism using trauma registry and survey data.

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Background: Access to health care is an important issue, particularly in remote areas. Since 2010, 106 rural hospital have closed in the United States, potentially limiting geographic access to health care. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of these hospital closures on the proportion of the population who can reach a secondary care facility, by road, within 15, 30, 45, or 60 min.

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Introduction: Medical students applying for general surgery residencies often require a letter of recommendation (LOR) from the Surgical Chair. However, LORs may reveal gender and ethnic bias. This study examines the presence of implicit bias in general surgery resident selection by evaluating chair LORs.

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Cirrhotic liver disease is an important cause of peri-operative morbidity and mortality in general surgical patients. Early recognition and optimization of liver dysfunction is imperative before any elective surgery. Patients with MELD <12 or classified as Child A have a higher morbidity and mortality than matched controls without liver dysfunction, but are generally safe for elective procedures with appropriate patient education.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Lauren Tanner"

  • Lauren Tanner's research primarily focuses on public health issues, particularly related to injury recidivism and access to healthcare, with a specific emphasis on the implications of rural hospital closures on these concerns. !* -
  • In her studies, Tanner highlights the significant impact of traumatic injuries as a leading cause of death in the U.S. and explores how prior injuries can lead to a cycle of recidivism in emergency departments. !* -
  • Additionally, Tanner investigates bias in the surgical residency application process, specifically looking at the potential for gender and ethnic bias in letters of recommendation from male surgery chairs, thereby contributing to discussions on equity in medical education. !*

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