Publications by authors named "M Eileen Matthews"

Background: Failure to rescue (FTR) is an indicator of the quality of care provided by trauma centers. The aim of this study was to examine the trends of FTR incidence in geriatric trauma patients over the years and to determine whether race, ethnicity, and sex impact the FTR incidence.

Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program database over 4 years (2017-2020).

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Identifying communal rituals in the Paleolithic is of scientific importance, as it reflects the expression of collective identity and the maintenance of group cohesion. This study provides evidence indicating the practice of deep cave collective rituals in the Levant during the Early Upper Paleolithic (EUP) period. It is demonstrated that these gatherings occurred within a distinct ritual compound and were centered around an engraved object in the deepest part of Manot Cave, a pivotal EUP site in southwest Asia.

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The nature of data obtainable from the commercial smartphone - bolstered by a translational model emphasizing the impact of social and physical zeitgebers on circadian rhythms and mood - offers the possibility of scalable and objective vital signs for major depression. Our objective was to explore associations between passively sensed behavioral smartphone data and repeatedly measured depressive symptoms to suggest which features could eventually lead towards vital signs for depression. We collected continuous behavioral data and bi-weekly depressive symptoms (PHQ-8) from 131 psychiatric outpatients with a lifetime DSM-5 diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety over a 16-week period.

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Introduction: Gallstone ileus is an infrequent complication of cholelithiasis with no specific guidelines for its management. This study aims to compare the outcomes of patients with gallstone ileus managed with both enterolithotomy with cholecystectomy (EL-CCY) versus those managed with enterolithotomy (EL) only.

Methods: In this retrospective analysis of 2011-2017 Nationwide Readmissions Database, all patients with an index admission diagnosis of gallstone ileus were included.

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  • A dynamic elastomeric fabric orthosis shows potential as a non-drug treatment for improving motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients, specifically aimed at enhancing manual dexterity.
  • In a study involving 60 participants, the experimental group used the orthosis for two months, with assessments measuring manual dexterity before and during its use.
  • While some participants exhibited short-term improvements in manual dexterity while wearing the orthosis, these enhancements were not maintained once the device was removed.
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