Publications by authors named "S S Folkard"
Models of shift work and health suggest that individual differences in circadian rhythm characteristics may moderate the relationship between night shift work and injury, but this argument has not been directly tested. In this study, we tested the efficacy of two circadian rhythm characteristics-vigour and flexibility-as moderators of the path between shift work and injury. In addition, we aimed to replicate the association between vigour, flexibility, and alertness by time of day, and the measurement properties of the Circadian Type Inventory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSegmental testicular infarction is an uncommon condition, of which the majority of cases are idiopathic. Cases associated with atherosclerotic disease are extremely rare, with only two other cases reported in the literature to our knowledge. We report the case of a 71-year-old man who presented with left testicular pain and a mass.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Scrotal pain is a common presentation to the emergency department requiring prompt investigation and management to identify testicular torsion and increase the opportunity for testicular salvage. Using national data obtained from the NHS Improvement, we aim to identify key suboptimal areas in the acute diagnosis and management of testicular torsion with a view to learning from these and improving outcomes.
Methods: A freedom of information request was made to all 134 hospital groups in England and Wales that manage testicular torsion.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates circadian rhythms, focusing on two main factors: amplitude and stability, as well as their correlation with participants' sleep patterns and resilience.
- Researchers recruited 1,163 participants and found a negative correlation between amplitude and phase, indicating that lower amplitude is linked to better resilience and less sleep need.
- The findings also revealed that as participants age, their circadian rhythm amplitude decreases, while stability remains stable, suggesting different impacts of age on these two aspects of circadian rhythms.
Objectives: To establish the healthcare factors that contribute to testicular torsion adverse events (orchidectomies) and 'near misses'. The secondary objective was to identify areas suitable for impactful quality improvement initiatives to be undertaken by National Health Service (NHS) healthcare providers nationally.
Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective record review and analysis, carried out in four phases.