Publications by authors named "Owen Thorpe"
We evaluated predictors of the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) scored by an interdisciplinary team (Home FIRsT) performing comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in our Emergency Department (ED). This was a retrospective observational study (service evaluation) utilising ED-based CGA data routinely collected by Home FIRsT between January and October 2020. A linear regression model was computed to establish independent predictors of CFS.
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- - Hyponatraemia, a condition characterized by low sodium levels in the blood, significantly affects older patients, increasing their risk of complications and mortality, especially since the factors and outcomes related to it haven't been thoroughly studied in this demographic.
- - A 9-month study analyzed 1,321 cases of hyponatraemia in patients aged 65 and older compared to younger patients and healthy controls, revealing that common causes were similar across ages but older patients received more treatment yet fared worse.
- - Despite higher treatment rates in older hyponatraemic patients, they were more likely to face in-hospital death compared to both younger patients and healthy controls, highlighting the urgent need to understand and address hyponatraemia's risks
Objective: To determine the degree of consensus among clinicians on the clinical use of genetic testing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and the factors that determine decision-making.
Methods: ALS researchers worldwide were invited to participate in a detailed online survey to determine their attitudes and practices relating to genetic testing.
Results: Responses from 167 clinicians from 21 different countries were analyzed.