Publications by authors named "S M Asch"
Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is an important public health threat, potentially leading to chronic liver disease and liver cancer. Current guidelines recommend using the FIB-4 score for initial identification of subjects at risk of future complications. We formulate a novel population screening strategy based on the Steatosis-Associated Fibrosis Estimator (SAFE) score, recently developed for MASLD risk stratification in primary care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Humanitarian crises frequently garner solidarity and robust volunteer recruitment among health care communities. However, a common obstacle is matching providers to those in need across geographic and other barriers. We examined the application of a decentralised governance strategy in establishing an emergency telemedicine response, TeleHelp Ukraine (THU).
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- The study aimed to understand the values and preferences of caregivers for children with complex medical needs, specifically focusing on surgical decisions for neuromuscular scoliosis to help develop a decision support tool.
- Qualitative interviews were conducted with caregivers from different backgrounds, analyzing their experiences to identify key themes related to treatment choices and concerns.
- The findings revealed that caregivers prioritize pain management, mobility, quality of life, peer support, and the uncertainty of outcomes, highlighting the need for better decision-making support that considers their values and addresses uncertainties in treatment.