Publications by authors named "T A McBride"
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- The audit aimed to assess and improve the completeness and accuracy of the National Joint Registry (NJR) dataset specifically for elbow arthroplasty surgeries.
- In a two-phase approach, Phase 1 compared NJR data with NHS England Hospital Episode Statistics (HES), identifying thousands of unmatched and inaccurate records, particularly for radial head arthroplasties (RHAs).
- Phase 2 involved collaboration among 142 NHS hospitals to correct and update records, resulting in an improved completeness of the NJR dataset from 63% to 93% and accuracy from 94% to 98%.
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- RSV is more severe in infants than in adults, but the reasons for this difference are not fully understood.
- Researchers used nasal organoid models from both infants and adults to explore how their nasal linings respond to RSV infection.
- The study found that infant nasal cells had a stronger viral response, more mucus production, and greater cell damage, suggesting that infants’ immune responses might lead to more severe infections than in adults.
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- Stroke survivors transitioning home need support to overcome new environmental challenges post-rehabilitation.
- The study evaluated the effectiveness of a new rehabilitation program, COMPASS, to enhance daily living and community participation for stroke patients compared to a control group.
- Results indicated no significant differences in community participation improvement between the COMPASS and control groups after 12 months, suggesting similar outcomes for both interventions.
Background: Subscapularis tendon (SSc) dysfunction after total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) results in poor functional outcomes. There have been numerous SSc repair constructs tested biomechanically and clinically; however, none has been demonstrated as superior. Newer techniques and implants have emerged but have not been fully tested.
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- The study aimed to compare the adverse health outcomes of stroke survivors receiving a home-based intervention versus a control group during their transition from inpatient rehabilitation to independent living.
- Participants aged 50 and older who were previously independent in daily activities were randomized into two groups: one received home modifications and self-management training, while the other received stroke education.
- Results indicated that the intervention significantly reduced skilled nursing facility admissions and deaths, with a trend toward lower rehospitalization rates, although fall rates were similar in both groups.