Publications by authors named "M D Rollins"

Background: Hirschsprung associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is a challenging problem in a subset of children with Hirschsprung disease (HD). In refractory cases, fecal diversion may be required. The aim of this study was to characterize patients who require fecal diversion for HAEC management and examine their long-term outcomes.

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  • * Between 2004 and 2022, MRI awarded scholarships to 405 individuals, and those who received funding had significantly lower dropout rates compared to national averages: 0% for graduate students and 2.2% for medical students.
  • * The initiative also showed that awardees were more likely to stay in the hematology-oncology field than national minority averages, with 14.4% of medical students and 88.5% of early-career
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Purpose Of Review: Medication administration errors represent a significant yet preventable cause of patient harm in the peripartum period. Implementation of best practices contained in this manuscript can significantly reduce medication errors and associated patient harm.

Recent Findings: Cases of medication errors involving unintended intrathecal administration of tranexamic acid highlight the need to improve medication safety in peripartum patients and obstetric anesthesia.

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  • Total colonic Hirschsprung disease (TCHD) presents unique challenges for managing children both before and after surgery, necessitating a tailored approach.* -
  • The guidelines for TCHD were created by experts through discussions and literature reviews, covering diagnosis, surgery, and management strategies.* -
  • This review fills a gap in the literature by standardizing recommendations for TCHD, including aspects like diet, bowel management, and post-surgical care.*
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Objective: (also called ) refers to a loud distracting sound that sometimes occurs with audible nasal emission (ANE) during the production of pressure-sensitive consonants in patients with velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). This article examines evidence for two hypotheses of causality: vibration of the soft palate () and periodic motion of mucus above the velopharyngeal port ().

Conclusion: A review of the relevant literature shows inconclusive evidence to support velar flutter as a cause of nasal rustle.

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