Publications by authors named "S H Gaffney"
Background: Many patients require inter-hospital transfer (IHT) to tertiary Emergency Departments (EDs) to access specialty services. The purpose of this study is to determine operational outcomes for patients undergoing IHT to a tertiary academic ED, with an emphasis on timing and specialty consult utilization.
Methods: This study was a retrospective observational cohort study at a tertiary academic hospital from 10/1/21-9/30/22.
Objectives: To evaluate potential airborne asbestos exposures during brake maintenance and repair activities on a P&H overhead crane, and during subsequent handling of the mechanic's clothing.
Methods: Personal ( = 27) and area ( = 61) airborne fiber concentrations were measured during brake tests, removal, hand sanding, compressed air use, removal and reattachment of chrysotile-containing brake linings, and reinstallation of the brake linings. The mechanic's clothing was used to measure potential exposure during clothes handling.
Background: Primary splenic abscess is rare and typically presents in patients who are immunocompromised. We present a case of a 47-year-old apparently immunocompetent female patient who was diagnosed with primary splenic abscess from a Salmonella Typhimurium infection following emergency laparotomy.
Case Presentation: A 47-year-old female patient presented with subjective fever and severe epigastric and left flank pain.
Background: Doravirine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor recommended for the treatment of virologically suppressed and treatment naïve people living with HIV. The DRIVE-REAL study aimed to describe the characteristics, treatment patterns, and virological outcomes of doravirine users in a real-world cohort in the UK.
Methods: A retrospective, observational, multi-centre chart review was conducted for 300 adults living with HIV initiating doravirine-containing antiretroviral therapy.
Article Synopsis
- Fabry disease is a rare genetic disorder caused by GLA gene mutations leading to various health issues, including cardiovascular problems and kidney failure, making long-term clinical monitoring challenging.
- The study aimed to explore the connection between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and left ventricular mass index (LVMI) with long-term clinical outcomes in individuals with Fabry disease.
- A review of eight studies revealed that both eGFR and LVMI are significant predictors of important clinical events in Fabry disease, showing consistent results across different patient treatments.