Publications by authors named "P W P Nanayakkara"
The Role of Positron Emission Tomography Imaging in Breast Implant Illness.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
January 2025
Background: Explantation often alleviates symptoms in women with breast implant illness. However, persistent complaints in some cases may be linked to persistent silicone-induced inflammation from residual silicone particles. Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging could potentially detect this inflammation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Older adults at the emergency department (ED) with fall-related injuries are at risk of repeated falls. National guidelines state that the ED is responsible for initiating fall preventive care. A transmural fall-prevention care pathway (TFCP) at the ED can guide patients to tailored interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Mucormycosis, is a rare yet potentially life-threatening fungal infection common in immunocompromised patients. Despite optimal care, mucormycosis in haemato-oncological patients often results in poor outcomes. This case series details the presentations and unique challenges faced during the management of patients with acute myeloid leukemia who developed rhino-cerebral mucormycosis.
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- - This study addresses the need for better fall risk assessments for older adults injured from falls in emergency departments (ED) by proposing a transmural fall-prevention care pathway (TFCP) to ensure personalized interventions.
- - Researchers used a mixed-methods approach to evaluate implementation strategies for TFCP through the RE-AIM framework, focusing on the engagement of patients and healthcare professionals in two phases.
- - Results showed improved communication and acceptance of the TFCP from phase one to phase two, highlighting the importance of strategies like local champion involvement, education, and awareness in successfully implementing the pathway.
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- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are the main cause of death worldwide and are expected to keep increasing.
- A certain measurement called the MHR ratio, which looks at inflammation and fat in the body, helps predict how well patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) might do.
- Studies show that patients with lower MHR levels have a much better chance of surviving both in the hospital and over longer periods compared to those with higher MHR levels.