Publications by authors named "P C Esselman"
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- * A machine learning model was developed to predict low-flow total phosphorus (TP) concentrations in Michigan's rivers, identifying key factors influencing nutrient variation.
- * The model showed that riparian agricultural cover significantly affects TP levels, with predictions indicating spatial variability in nutrient concentrations across different regions of Michigan.
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- Contractures, which can hinder recovery from burns, were studied in pediatric patients, focusing on their prevalence and outcomes based on various factors like injury location and severity.
- The study analyzed data from the Burn Model System between 1994 and 2003, including 225 patients with joint contractures, revealing a significant average of 7.1 contractures per patient.
- Findings indicated that larger burns led to greater loss of movement, providing a framework for understanding contracture impacts in pediatric burn survivors and guiding future research and quality improvement in treatment practices.
Outsized nutrient contributions from small tributaries to a Great Lake.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
November 2020
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- Excessive nitrogen and phosphorus loading poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems worldwide, leading to eutrophication in various water bodies.
- Research on tributaries feeding Lake Michigan shows that while few large tributaries deliver the majority of nutrients, smaller streams significantly contribute to nutrient loads and are more likely to support harmful algal blooms.
- Recognizing the role of small tributaries in coastal eutrophication highlights the importance of expanding nutrient management efforts to these areas for protecting valuable nearshore ecosystems.
Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) provide an efficient route from research to practice because they follow a prescribed, vetted process for evidence collection. CPGs offer underserved fields, such as burn rehabilitation, an accessible approach to reliable treatment. A literature search was performed using the terms "Burns AND CPGs AND Rehabilitation.
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- Despite advancements in burn care, extremity contractures still affect a significant portion of severely burned patients, impacting their ability to return to work (RTW).
- The study analyzed data from burned patients to determine the relationship between the presence of contractures and employment status at various follow-up intervals.
- Findings revealed that patients without contractures had a much higher RTW rate (70%) compared to those with contractures (45%), with contracture severity diminishing the likelihood of returning to work even up to 24 months post-discharge.