Publications by authors named "M R Hemmila"
Background: Geographical access to pediatric burn centers in the US is not well described. Patients may receive care at American Burn Association (ABA)-verified burn centers, unverified burn centers, or non-burn centers. A recent study indicated that most US counties do not have an ABA-verified pediatric burn center within 100 miles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: As increased attention is placed on optimizing long-term outcomes of trauma patients by addressing mental health, little is known regarding the interplay of pre- and postinjury mental health on long-term financial and functional outcomes.
Methods: Patients from 19 Level 1 and 2 trauma centers took part in serial surveys 1 to 24 months postdischarge. Preinjury mental health diagnoses were identified using trauma registry data and postinjury mental health symptoms from survey data.
Background: Burn injuries can require hospitalization, operations, and long-term reconstruction. Burn-injured patients can experience short- or long-term disability. We investigated lost workdays (LWDs), short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) in the 12-month period following a burn injury.
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- Patients with active cancer or metastatic cancer are at a higher risk for acute cholecystitis, leading to increased complications and mortality when they receive surgical treatment.
- A study analyzed the treatment outcomes of 8,673 patients with acute cholecystitis, finding that those with cancer had a significantly higher 30-day mortality rate and higher chances of complications such as infectious issues.
- The findings suggest that cancer patients are often managed nonoperatively more than non-cancer patients, highlighting the need for tailored treatment approaches due to their distinct risk factors.