Publications by authors named "M H Engen"

Neaumycin B is a complex polyketide that shows phenomenal cytotoxicity against U87 glioblastoma cells. The singly anomeric spiroketal core is a notable subunit in the natural product's structure. We report a rapid and convergent approach to the spiroketal group, resulting in the formation of two isomeric singly anomeric spiroketals.

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Illness trajectories in people with first-episode psychosis (FEP) vary significantly over time. Identifying early-course parameters predicting outcomes is essential, but long-term data still needs to be provided. We conducted a 10-year follow-up study of a comprehensive first-episode psychosis (FEP) cohort investigating the prevalence of clinical recovery (CR) and treatment resistance (TR) after ten years, as well as clinical, demographic, and pre-illness predictors of long-term outcomes.

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Background: Data-driven classification of long-term psychotic symptom trajectories and identification of associated risk factors could assist treatment planning and improve long-term outcomes in psychosis. However, few studies have used this approach, and knowledge about underlying mechanisms is limited. Here, we identify long-term psychotic symptom trajectories and investigate the role of illness-concurrent cannabis and stimulant use.

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Background: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in revision arthroplasty presents as a challenging complication that is difficult to manage. Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) is a recognized treatment option, although few studies have investigated success rates in addition to eventual amputation rates for failed cases.

Methods: A retrospective review of 365 DAIR cases was performed at a single institution from 2008-2020.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to investigate if the type of referral for total knee and hip arthroplasties influences patient comorbidities and complication rates.
  • A total of 393 patients were analyzed, with a significant portion referred by non-orthopaedic surgeons, indicating a stark difference in health statuses among referral types.
  • Patients referred outside of orthopaedics showed higher rates of obesity and ASA scores, as well as more complications, suggesting that financial incentives might discourage surgeons from taking on more medically complex cases.
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