Publications by authors named "M Terrell"
Purpose: Opioid medications are necessary in the treatment of critically ill infants; however. prolonged use may lead to withdrawal syndrome. The purpose of this study was to assess feasibility of delivering an acupressure protocol for the treatment of iatrogenic withdrawal in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit as well as impact and acceptance of acupressure as an adjunct treatment.
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- The study investigates gender representation in leadership positions and award recipients within the Child Neurology Society (CNS) over a 50-year period, from 1972 to 2023.
- Despite women making up the majority of child neurology trainees since 2007, they hold only 29% of board positions and 26% of post-training awards, indicating a persistent gender gap.
- While the number of women in nonpresidential roles has increased, only 13% of CNS presidents have been women, highlighting significant underrepresentation in top leadership positions.
Merkel Cell Carcinoma is a rare and aggressive cutaneous carcinoma with a propensity for metastasis and death. Our study describes the prevalence, sociodemographics and inpatient mortality of Merkel Cell Carcinoma related hospitalizations in the United States from 2011 to 2020. We conducted an observational study using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database, which captures a 20% sample of all hospitalizations in the United States.
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- This study investigates the potential link between prenatal and early life exposure to polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.
- The research used data from the Michigan PBB Registry, focusing on individuals exposed to PBB during a contamination event, comparing those with ADHD or autism diagnoses to healthy controls.
- Findings showed higher PBB levels in early life exposure, but no significant association was found between PBB exposure and ADHD or autism diagnoses, indicating the need for further research on potential factors that may influence these outcomes.