Publications by authors named "M C Swan"
Background: The Montreal Cognitive assessment (MoCA) is a well-validated global cognitive screening instrument. Its validity in progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) has not been assessed.
Objectives: To evaluate the MoCA as an outcome measure in PSP clinical trials.
In Liberia, children are exposed to multiple forms of adversity which can negatively impact their health and development. Research is needed to examine the feasibility and benefits of integrated interventions that can be incorporated into existing health delivery programs to simultaneously address low responsive stimulation, undernutrition, and infection. This study assessed the feasibility of an integrated intervention promoting psychosocial stimulation and improved child feeding by the provision of eggs and fish.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy (FNB) is the gold standard in tissue acquisition of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). There is a paucity of evidence of the impact of needle type or size on the genetic yield and quality.
Methods: Patients 18 years and older with PDAC who underwent FNB were retrospectively identified from a single database from 2016 to 2021.
Green firebreaks (strategically placed plantings of low-flammability vegetation) are designed to reduce the rate of fire spread and thereby increase the suppressibility of fires. Successful examples have led to some fire-prone regions investing heavily in the establishment of green firebreaks as a method of reducing fire risk while improving biodiversity and carbon storage. However, beyond small-scale case studies there has been little research quantitatively exploring the interactions among biodiversity, carbon, and wildfire risk in relation to green firebreaks.
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- - This study analyzed the shift from traditional methods to coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) for noninvasive cardiac evaluation in the Emergency Department's Observation Medicine Unit, focusing on patients with acute coronary syndrome symptoms but without significant ECG or troponin changes.
- - Findings indicated that using CCTA significantly reduced patient length of stay and supported higher diagnostic accuracy, leading to quicker decision-making and fewer invasive procedures.
- - Education and training for healthcare providers and nursing staff were vital in improving confidence and compliance with the new CCTA protocol, ultimately enhancing patient care efficiency and outcomes.