Publications by authors named "M Fanning"
Mycobacterial infections of the foot and ankle are uncommon. In a cohort of 2340 patients with diabetic foot infection (DFI) in a region with increased prevalence of mycobacterial disease, we identified no clinically significant positive cultures over a 3-year period. Routine mycobacterial culture of DFIs is of limited clinical utility.
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- Alkaline reflux esophagitis can occur after surgeries like gastrectomy that affect the lower esophageal sphincter, particularly with certain reconstruction methods like Roux-en-Y.
- The study details 5 patients treated for severe alkaline reflux after gastric cancer surgeries between 2014 and 2020, with diagnoses mainly including gastric adenocarcinomas and one neuroendocrine tumor.
- After experiencing symptoms ranging from 2 weeks to 3 years post-surgery, all patients underwent a specific surgical intervention, resulting in symptom improvement for 4 out of 5 patients.
Introduction: Despite the fact that health information is now more accessible than ever, knowledge gaps remain between patients and healthcare providers (HCPs). To date, the patients' need for information following a diagnosis of oesophageal cancer has not been adequately met.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify why knowledge gaps exist between oesophageal cancer patients and HCPs and how to address them.
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- Preoperative cognitive measures can help predict the risks of stroke and death for older adults undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).
- The study found that specific cognitive skills, like delayed verbal memory recall and visuospatial skills, were linked to higher chances of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) shortly after surgery, while abilities related to naming and memory were significant factors for mortality within a year.
- These findings suggest that assessing cognitive health before surgery could provide valuable insights into patients' risks, helping guide interventions and post-operative care.