Publications by authors named "T Rod Hester"
The long-term effects of ischemic stroke on cognition and mental health are not reflected in traditional outcome metrics, like the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) for functional independence. Consequently, this may lead to mismatches in perceptions of overall recovery, despite otherwise qualifying as having good functional outcomes (mRS 0-2). In our multicenter, multinational analysis, we aim to describe the prevalence of, and factors associated with, patient-reported cognitive impairment despite achieving good functional outcomes.
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- * A study at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Malawi analyzed 2301 pediatric burn patients, finding that those transferred from other facilities had a higher risk of mortality, especially if they arrived more than 48 hours post-injury.
- * The research suggests improving initial burn care in district hospitals could lower mortality rates for patients who are transferred to larger hospitals for treatment.
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- - Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) is a serious complication in diabetes management, requiring a team of specialists, including endocrinologists and surgeons, for effective treatment.
- - Early diagnosis using advanced imaging techniques like MRI is crucial, and the treatment involves tailored antibiotic therapy along with surgical options when necessary.
- - Prevention of DFO recurrence involves managing blood sugar levels, proper foot care, and educating patients, while ongoing research is needed to improve treatment strategies and outcomes.
Subcortical infarcts in patients with nonstenotic cervical atherosclerotic disease.
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis
October 2023
Background: Prior studies have elucidated a relationship between nonstenotic plaque in patients with cryptogenic embolic infarcts with a largely cortical topology, however, it is unclear if nonstenotic cervical internal carotid artery (ICA) plaque is relevant in subcortical cryptogenic infarct patterns.
Methods: A nested cohort of consecutive patients with anterior, unilateral, and subcortical infarcts without an identifiable embolic source were identified from a prospective stroke registry (September 2019 - June 2021). Patients with extracranial stenosis >50% or cardiac sources of embolism were excluded.