Publications by authors named "T A FRENCH"
Aim: Gastrointestinal (GI) complications following cardiac surgery are infrequent, but associated with high rates of postoperative mortality. The aim of our study was to identify risk factors predisposing patients to GI complications following cardiac surgery and describe the outcomes of patients suffering a GI complication.
Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of 6769 consecutive patients undergoing cardiac surgeries (at least one of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement, or surgery on thoracic aorta) at a single Scottish centre between 1 January 2015 and 27 September 2023.
Background: Proprioceptive and motor control impairments have been identified in people with neck pain, but there is limited data regarding deficits and reliability of cervical force steadiness and force sense.
Objectives: To evaluate between-group differences and test-retest reliability of cervical force steadiness and force sense in people with and without neck pain.
Design: Cross-sectional comparative study.
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- This study compares the cardiovascular effectiveness of different second-line antihyperglycemic agents (SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and sulfonylureas) in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- Using data from over 1.4 million patients across multiple databases, the researchers analyzed the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) over a follow-up period of several years.
- Results indicated that SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists had significantly lower risks of MACE compared to DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas, pointing to their potential superiority as treatment options for
Cervicocephalic proprioception (CCP) is an important assessment item for people with a range of clinical conditions, where reduced CCP is associated with neck pain and imbalance. Reliability has been established for a range of positional and movements tests, but there is limited data regarding sense of force, particularly across three planes of movement. The current test-retest study assessed reliability when evaluating sense of force in healthy adults (8 males, 6 females, mean age 31.
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- * The study analyzed data from over 1.4 million patients treated with various second-line diabetes medications, using advanced statistical methods to compare outcomes and risks of heart issues.
- * Findings indicated that both SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce the risk of cardiovascular events compared to DPP-4 inhibitors and sulfonylureas, but no significant differences were found between SGLT2is and GLP1-RAs themselves regarding heart risks.