Publications by authors named "S A Springer"
Purpose: Direct access to physical therapy (PT) requires PTs to act as primary care providers, making differential diagnosis a critical component of patient assessment. We investigated how participation in postgraduate training in differential diagnosis and medical screening influences PTs' confidence, self-efficacy, attitudes and beliefs about treating patients with low back pain (LBP).
Patients And Methods: This prospective, two-arm study involved 49 PTs in an intervention group and 70 in a control group.
The legalization of recreational cannabis use has expanded the availability of this psychoactive substance in the United States. Research has shown that chronic cannabis use is associated with altered working memory function, however, the brain areas and neural dynamics underlying these affects remain poorly understood. In this study, we leveraged magnetoencephalography (MEG) to investigate neurophysiological activity in 45 participants (22 heavy cannabis users) during a numerical WM task, whereby participants were asked to either maintain or manipulate (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiac function in pregnant women with preeclampsia.
Front Cardiovasc Med
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Preeclampsia (PE) is linked to reduced blood flow to the placenta, which can cause heart function changes in pregnant women; this study investigates these cardiac characteristics and their relationship with NT-proBNP levels.
- A retrospective analysis of 65 PE-diagnosed pregnant women was conducted using echocardiography, revealing normal left ventricular size and function, but impaired longitudinal contractility and borderline left atrial size.
- Increased NT-proBNP levels were associated with lower gestational age at delivery and were indicative of maternal cardiac changes, with a high preterm birth rate due to worsening PE or fetal health issues linked to placental insufficiency.
Article Synopsis
- - The text emphasizes that new antiretroviral drugs and formulations are continuously being developed for HIV prevention and treatment, highlighting the importance of updated strategies to manage the virus effectively.
- - A panel of expert physician scientists has compiled updated recommendations for 2024 based on extensive literature reviews and data from scientific conferences, focusing on treatment protocols tailored to specific patient needs.
- - Current recommendations advocate for antiretroviral therapy for all individuals with HIV, primarily using integrase strand transfer inhibitors, while also offering alternatives for those with unique circumstances, and suggesting both oral and injectable options for HIV prevention.