Publications by authors named "S L Hovland"
Background: Sequential soft tissue releases are utilized in direct anterior approach (DAA) total hip arthroplasty (THA) as incomplete femoral exposure may lead to complications. This study identifies patient-specific parameters associated with soft tissue releases required for femoral exposure.
Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on 133 patients (150 hips) who underwent primary THA via DAA with a single surgeon.
Article Synopsis
- This study examined how patient-reported disease burden and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) affect the decision to switch from nonbiologic to biologic therapy in people with plaque psoriasis.
- It included biologic-naive patients aged 18 and older who were using nonbiologic treatments and gathered data on their disease burden and quality of life when they entered the CorEvitas Psoriasis Registry from April 2015 to August 2022.
- Results showed that a higher reported burden was linked to a greater likelihood of switching to biologic treatment, indicating that patient experiences significantly influence treatment decisions alongside clinical assessments.
Space radiation is a notable hazard for long-duration human spaceflight. Associated risks include cancer, cataracts, degenerative diseases and tissue reactions from large, acute exposures. Space radiation originates from diverse sources, including galactic cosmic rays, trapped-particle (Van Allen) belts and solar-particle events.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Understanding the economic value of deucravacitinib and apremilast could assist treatment decision-making for patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
Objective: This study compared the cost per response (CPR) for US patients initiating deucravacitinib versus apremilast for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
Methods: A CPR model using pharmacy and administration costs was developed from a US payer perspective.
Background: In coronary artery disease (CAD), plaque progression and plaque composition are associated with cardiovascular risk. Whether compositional plaque progression in non-obstructive CAD differs between women and men is less studied.
Methods: We included 31 patients (42% women) with chronic non-obstructive CAD from the Norwegian Registry of Invasive Cardiology, undergoing serial coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) on clinical indication (median inter-scan interval 1.