Publications by authors named "N Gopal"
Objective: To investigate a cohort of sepsis survivors readmitted within 30 days postdischarge, explore the one-year mortality rate based on different causes of readmission and identify factors associated with increased one-year mortality risk among all sepsis survivors readmitted within this timeframe.
Methods: This was a single-center retrospective cohort study involving adult sepsis survivors who were readmitted within 30 days of discharge. Patients were categorized into 3 groups based on the cause of readmission: same-source infectious readmission, different-source infectious readmission, and noninfectious readmission.
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- This study developed an algorithm that creates a referenceable bladder map from standard cystoscopy videos, allowing diagnosis and monitoring of bladder carcinoma without needing advanced equipment.
- The algorithm generates 2D bladder maps by stitching together frames from cystoscopy videos by matching surface features, and it was tested on both swine and archived clinical videos.
- Results showed high performance with 93-99% of frames suitable for creating bladder maps, useful for recording pathology and treatment areas, especially in cases of recurrent bladder cancer or in low-resource environments.
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- The study compares two surgical techniques for treating unstable distal radius fractures: percutaneous fixation using Kirschner wires and open reduction with volar locking plates.
- A systematic review of 14 randomized controlled trials involving 2,226 patients showed that the plating group had better functional outcomes (measured by DASH scores) especially at one-year follow-up, while both techniques had similar radiological results and complication rates.
- The authors emphasize caution in interpreting these results due to variability in the trials and highlight the need for more high-quality studies to establish definitive conclusions across different patient demographics and fracture types.
Purpose: For acute stroke patients requiring MR examination and unable to provide a reliable history, screening for potentially MRI-incompatible objects (PMIOs) typically necessitates the use of plain-film radiographs (PFRs). However, using a whole body CT scout at the time of non-contrast head CT scans can preclude critical delays. Here, we aim to compare the effectiveness of PFRs and CT scouts in detecting PMIOs.
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