Publications by authors named "T Dan Bracken"
Purpose: To determine whether femoral tunnel length (FTL) affects clinical or functional outcomes following primary Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with single-bundle quadriceps tendon autograft, both with and without a patellar bone block.
Methods: An electronic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases was carried out via OVID. Data pertaining to study characteristics, patient demographics, surgical techniques, femoral tunnel length, and subjective/objective clinical outcomes was abstracted.
Article Synopsis
- Certain trace elements, specifically selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu), are linked to immune function and have been tied to COVID-19 mortality risks across Europe.
- A study analyzing serum samples from 551 COVID-19 patients found that non-survivors consistently had lower levels of Se and Zn compared to survivors, indicating a potential correlation with mortality risk.
- The research suggests that lower levels of Se and Zn may negatively impact survival rates in severe COVID-19 cases, highlighting the need for further studies to explore whether correcting deficiencies in these trace elements can improve outcomes for patients.
Aims: In this secondary analysis of the VOYAGER trial, rivaroxaban 2.5 mg twice/day plus aspirin 100 mg/day was assessed in older adults. Advanced age is associated with elevated bleeding risk and unfavourable net benefit for dual antiplatelet therapy in chronic coronary artery disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlacental malaria, characterized by sequestration of in the maternal placental blood space and associated inflammatory damage, contributes to poor birth outcomes and ~200,000 infant deaths annually. Specific mechanisms that contribute to placental damage and dysfunction during malaria are not completely understood. To investigate a potential role for oxidative stress, antioxidant genes and markers for oxidative damage were assessed by quantitative PCR and immunohistochemistry in AS-infected pregnant mice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfection Significantly Alters Pregnancy Success in Laboratory Mice.
J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci
May 2017
Helicobacter spp. are gram-negative, helically shaped bacteria that cause gastric and enterohepatic infections in mammalian species. Although Helicobacter infection frequently is implicated to interfere with reproductive success, few experimental data support these claims.
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