Publications by authors named "W N Kelly"

Dansyl labeling is a widely used approach for enhancing the detection of small molecules by UV spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. It has been successfully applied to identify and quantify a variety of biological and environmental specimens. Despite clear advantages, the dansylation reaction has found very few applications in the study of proteins.

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Introduction: Acute food insecurity (FI) significantly impacts cancer patients' health, exacerbating physical and psychological burdens. While current interventions address chronic FI, acute cases remain undermanaged. Legacy of Hope, a Philadelphia-based non-profit, addresses this gap through its Emergency Patient Support Network (EPSN), offering free bi-weekly groceries to patients facing acute FI.

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Opioids are often part of the post-operative pain regimen after orthopaedic surgery. Novel multimodal post-operative pain control regimens have been developed to decrease the amount of opioid usage due to their negative side effects including nausea, constipation, and addiction. The purpose of this study was to compare the cost of postoperative pain management treatment methods after orthopaedic surgery between opioid/acetaminophen therapy and an opioid-free, multidrug, multimodal pathway.

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Purpose: Physician proficiency in clinical encounter documentation is a universal expectation of medical education. However, deficiencies in note writing are frequently identified, which have implications for patient safety, health care quality, and cost. This study aimed to create a compendium of tools for educators' practical implementation or future research.

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Article Synopsis
  • Racial disparities in prostate cancer care were studied, revealing improved MRI utilization for detection over time, particularly from 3.8% in 2012 to 32.6% in 2019 among nearly 91,000 patients.
  • The gap in MRI use between non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White patients narrowed significantly, though rural residents remained less likely to receive the procedure.
  • The study suggests focusing public health interventions on geographical disparities, as income and education also influence MRI usage, and emphasizes the need for further research into the causes of these inequities.
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