Publications by authors named "M Copty"
Article Synopsis
- Stress-induced hyperglycemia (SIH) in geriatric trauma patients is linked to higher mortality rates, prompting research at a level 1 trauma center.
- A study of 4,432 geriatric trauma patients showed a significant correlation between blood glucose levels and mortality, with higher death rates in those with elevated glucose levels.
- Data analysis indicated that patients with mild, moderate, and severe hyperglycemia had progressively increased risks of death compared to those with normal blood glucose levels.
Background: In geriatric trauma patients, higher mortality rate is observed compared to younger patients. A significant portion of trauma sustained by this age group comes from low-energy mechanisms (fall from standing or sitting). We sought to investigate the outcome of these patients and identify factors associated with mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMental health in general practice: assessment of current state and future needs.
Ir J Psychol Med
September 2005
Objectives: To determine the extent of mental health services provided in the community in one Irish health board area. To examine the influence of postgraduate mental health training of GPs on provision of mental health services.
Method: Questionnaire and focus group methods were employed to determine views on mental health service provision.
Introduction: Chondromas are rare intracranial tumors. The authors present two cases of intracranial intradural chondroma, one originating from the falx cerebri and the other from the dura mater of the convexity.
Method And Results: Diagnostic procedures, including magnetic resonance imaging, and surgical findings are described.