Publications by authors named "Maggie Hansell"
Alcoholic hepatitis is a clinical syndrome characterized by acute-onset jaundice and liver enzyme abnormalities in the setting of long-term heavy alcohol use. High rates of concomitant infections, systemic inflammation, and multiorgan failure lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis of alcoholic hepatitis is primarily clinical, based on a consensus definition from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
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- This study aimed to track how distress and burnout among medical students develop over their four years of education, addressing a lack of long-term data on this issue.
- Medical students from a specific class completed surveys nine times, measuring various aspects of their well-being, with an 85% response rate overall.
- The findings revealed a significant increase in both distress and burnout levels throughout medical school, particularly noticeable after the first year and during clinical clerkships, indicating a need for further research on effective interventions and prevention strategies.
This evidence-based review illustrates how to adjust treatment for comorbidities and incorporate frailty and cognitive impairment into the equation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA systematic review of hypertension outcomes and treatment strategies in older adults.
Arch Gerontol Geriatr
November 2017
Objective: To evaluate the literature regarding blood pressure control and management in older adult patient population over 70 years of age.
Methods: A literature search was conducted using PubMed and capturing the data from 2006 to 2016. Terms used included MeSH headings for hypertension/therapy and antihypertension agents.