Publications by authors named "R Brian Dyer"
Background: Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) accounts for the majority of hospitalizations related to SBO following abdominal surgery. Delays in the management of ASBO are associated with longer hospital stays and increased mortality rates, making it imperative to establish an efficient way of determining which patients need surgical intervention.
Purpose: To evaluate the contribution of bedside small bowel follow-through (BSBFT) in the management of suspected ASBO.
Enhanced quantification of α-cell suppression by hyperglycemia using a high-sensitivity glucagon assay.
Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab
December 2024
Accurate measurement of glucagon concentrations in a variety of conditions is necessary for subsequent estimation of glucagon secretion. Glucagon arises in the α-cell as a product of proglucagon processing. Modern 2-site immunoassays have overcome prior problems with glucagon measurement caused by cross-reactivity with other proglucagon-derived fragments.
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- Mothers in Africa face a significantly higher risk of dying from complications after cesarean deliveries compared to high-income countries, primarily due to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).
- A survey conducted among anesthesiologists and obstetricians in 140 hospitals across Africa aimed to assess the readiness of these facilities to implement World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for preventing and treating PPH.
- The survey found that while many hospitals had access to key medications like oxytocin and crystalloids, there were gaps in the availability of some critical treatments, such as heat-stable carbetocin and intrauterine balloon tamponades, highlighting the need for improved resources and training in PPH management.
Objectives: Informal practice (i.e., brief meditation practices incorporated spontaneously into daily activities) may be important for increasing the efficacy and accessibility of meditation-based interventions (MedBIs).
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