Publications by authors named "W LaMorte"
The rapid pace of technological advancements and the corresponding societal innovations and adaptations make it difficult to predict how teaching epidemiology will look in the coming decades. We discuss changes in the teaching of epidemiology that are currently unfolding. First, typical epidemiology curricula often lack formal instruction in important components of causal thinking, such as the formulation of well-defined research questions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Substance P (SP) is a vasodilator that may contribute to systemic and splanchnic vasodilatation in cirrhosis. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of SP (dose--13 pg/kg) and its specific inhibitor, RP67580 (dose--300 microg/kg) on mean arterial pressure (MAP) and portal pressure (PP) in cirrhotic rats and controls.
Material And Methods: MAP and PP were measured before and after administering SP and RP67580.
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- Elderly drivers (70+ years) face higher injury severity and mortality rates in motor vehicle collisions compared to younger age groups, with poor outcomes largely linked to head and chest injuries.
- Restraint use, such as seat belts and airbags, increases with age but does not completely mitigate the risks associated with being older.
- The findings highlight the need for tailored clinical guidelines, education, and vehicle design to improve safety for elderly drivers.
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- The study explored whether the method used to assess margins in breast cancer specimens affected the rates of positive margins and remaining cancer after surgery.
- A total of 178 specimens were divided into two groups based on the assessment method, allowing for a comparison of positive margin rates and residual carcinoma.
- Results showed similar overall rates of positive margins in both groups, but there were significant differences in specific margin positivity suggesting that the assessment method may influence outcomes.