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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg
January 2025
Department of Neurosurgery, Gulhane School of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Ankara-Türkiye.
Background: Acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) is a critical and often fatal condition, particularly in elderly patients receiving anticoagulant therapy. With a growing global aging population, the incidence of traumatic brain injuries, including ASDH, is projected to rise, presenting significant challenges in clinical management. This study evaluates the outcomes of surgically treated ASDH in patients aged 65 years and older, comparing those who received anticoagulant therapy with those who did not.
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January 2025
Animal Ecology and Biodiversity Laboratory (LEBA), Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, 15007, Lima, Peru.
Multi-species tests in bioassays offer a holistic view of the ecosystem's response to toxicity, as different species display varying sensitivities to pollutants. This research aimed to assess the ability of toxicity tests' to distinguish contamination levels, examine site-specific effects, and investigate seasonal variability. Using a multispecies approach (Nannochloropsis oceanica, Artemia franciscana, and Arbacia nigra), bioassays evaluated marine water quality from Callao Bay in Peru across four sampling areas (Naval School: PA1, Peruvian Marine Institute: PA2, Callao Pier: PA3, and San Lorenzo Island: PA4).
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January 2025
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, part of Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Purpose: Many fall risk assessment tools exist. However, few of these fall risk assessment tools have been tested in the acute rehabilitation setting. The purpose of our study was to compare the accuracy of the Hendrich II Fall Risk Model (HIIFRM) and Sunnyview Test Scale in predicting falls.
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January 2025
Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Von Willebrand's disease (vWD) is an inherited coagulopathy. In women, this condition can present as periovulatory intra-abdominal bleeding or bleeding from the corpus luteum. A diagnosed case of vWD presented as an emergency with nausea, acute abdominal pain and dizziness.
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January 2025
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
Background: Falls are a significant concern for hospitals and patients. The risk of falls is particularly heightened around the period of hospitalization. Physical therapy (PT) is commonly consulted for hospitalized patients at-risk for falls, yet it is unknown how the hospital context influences fall prevention practice among physical therapists.
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