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Women Veterans as caregivers: Characteristics and comparisons with women non-veterans using BRFSS.
J Women Aging
November 2024
Informatics, Decision-Enhancement and Analytic Sciences Center, VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Women veterans and non-veteran women both have comparable caregiving rates, with roughly 23% in each group providing care.
- Women veterans who are caregivers tend to have higher rates of chronic health conditions, disabilities, and mental distress compared to their non-veteran counterparts.
- Younger women veterans (ages 18-44) experience significantly more mental distress, highlighting the need for targeted support and mental health services for this group.
Visual recovery in a patient with optic neuropathy secondary to copper deficiency.
Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep
December 2024
Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Purpose: To highlight the utility of ganglion cell layer (GCL) analysis in early diagnosis of optic neuropathy secondary to copper deficiency and emphasize the importance of timely repletion for visual recovery.
Observations: A 67-year-old woman presented with four months of gradually decreasing vision bilaterally. Medical history was significant for Stage I duodenal and Stage III colon cancer treated with Whipple surgery and hemicolectomy.
Article Synopsis
- Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) has proven safe and effective for patients suffering from large core strokes, but the effects of reperfusion quality and procedure details on outcomes are still unclear.
- In the SELECT2 trial, findings indicated that 80% of patients experienced successful reperfusion, which correlates with better clinical outcomes, particularly in those who achieved near-complete reperfusion.
- Longer procedure times negatively impacted patient outcomes, while the method of thrombectomy (aspiration vs stent-retriever) showed no significant differences in reperfusion success or functional recovery.
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Ophthalmology
February 2025
American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, California. Electronic address:
Perioperative Health Care Disparities: Identifying Problems Versus Solutions.
Anesth Analg
November 2024
Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas.
Putative pseudolysogeny-dependent phage gene implicated in the superinfection resistance of .
Microbiome Res Rep
April 2024
Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA.
, formerly , is a bacterial species characterized by tenacious acne-contributing pathogenic strains. Therefore, bacteriophage therapy has become an attractive treatment route to circumvent issues such as evolved bacterial antibiotic resistance. However, medical and commercial use of phage therapy for has been elusive, necessitating ongoing exploration of phage characteristics that confer bactericidal capacity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSystemic Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis in Children and Adolescents: A US Expert Consensus.
Dermatology
December 2024
Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Article Synopsis
- * Mild-to-moderate AD is typically treated with topical anti-inflammatory medications and basic skin care, while moderate-to-severe cases often need systemic therapy, including off-label immunosuppressants, which carry safety concerns.
- * New targeted biologics and small molecules are emerging as more effective and safer treatment options for AD, leading to the development of standardized recommendations for treating pediatric patients with moderate-to-severe cases.
The Support Hospital Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (SHOUT) Texas program implementation strategy for expanding treatment for hospitalized adults with opioid use disorder.
J Subst Use Addict Treat
January 2025
Be Well Texas, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States of America.
Introduction: In 2017, we launched the "B-Team" (buprenorphine team), the first hospitalist-led opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment program in Texas. Based on initial success, we obtained funding from Texas Health & Human Services to expand the model to other hospitals in Texas through the Support Hospital Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (SHOUT) Texas program.
Methods: This is a mixed methods study of the implementation of the SHOUT program, which is an OUD treatment intervention, in different hospitals in Texas.
Article Synopsis
- Demographers are exploring how immigration policies in the U.S. affect fertility ideals, particularly among Hispanics, a group often deemed undocumented.
- The research combines varying state-level immigrant policies with data from the General Social Survey to analyze family size preferences.
- Findings reveal that restrictive immigration policies increase the gap in ideal family size between Hispanic and white respondents, while more lenient sanctuary policies show no significant effect.
Out-of-sequence allocation: a necessary innovation or a new inequity in transplantation?
Am J Transplant
September 2024
Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
Determinants of pain intensity and magnitude of incapability more than two years after arthroscopic Bankart repair for anterior shoulder instability.
JSES Int
September 2024
Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the long-term effects of mental and physical health on capability and pain intensity in military patients who underwent arthroscopic Bankart repair after shoulder dislocations, analyzing data from 80 participants at least two years post-surgery.
- Results showed that higher kinesiophobia (fear of movement) was significantly linked to increased incapability and pain intensity, while the need for repeat surgeries also affected incapability scores.
- The findings suggest that mindset, particularly mental factors like fear and unhelpful thinking, plays a crucial role in recovery and musculoskeletal health following shoulder surgery, rather than solely physiological issues.
Incidence and Outcomes of Iatrogenic Complete Atrioventricular Block After Congenital Heart Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg
September 2024
Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, Austin Texas; Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, Dell Children's Medical Center and UT Health Austin, Austin Texas.
Background: Iatrogenic complete atrioventricular block (ICAVB) has long been noted as a major complication after congenital heart surgery (CHS), and it contributes to complex postoperative care and potentially affects patients' outcomes.
Methods: This study is a retrospective review of the Pediatric Health Information System database from January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2023. All patients who underwent The Society of Thoracic Surgeons benchmark procedures were included.
Associations of mental, social, and pathophysiological factors with pain intensity and capability in patients with shoulder osteoarthritis prior to shoulder arthroplasty: a Dutch Arthroplasty Register Study.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg
September 2024
Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Article Synopsis
- Evidence indicates that mental health factors, such as anxiety and depression, significantly impact comfort and capability levels in patients with shoulder osteoarthritis more than the severity of the condition itself.
- A study involving 1,342 patients showed that higher pain intensity and lower capability were linked to worse mental health symptoms and specific demographic factors, including gender and age.
- The research concluded that comfort and capability variations were not influenced by the severity of the disease (Walch classification) or social health factors, emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health in treatment.
Comparison of 24 vs 72-hr octreotide infusion in acute esophageal variceal hemorrhage - A multi-center, randomized clinical trial.
Am J Med Sci
January 2025
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Current guidelines on octreotide therapy duration for esophageal variceal hemorrhage (EVH) are unclear, prompting a randomized clinical trial comparing 24-hour and 72-hour infusions of the drug.
- The study, which was terminated early due to recruitment issues during COVID-19, found no significant differences in complications or rebleeding rates between the two infusion durations.
- Results suggested that a 24-hour infusion may be just as effective as a 72-hour infusion, potentially leading to shorter hospital stays and reduced healthcare costs.
Mapping the landscape of pediatric neurosurgery: geography, gender, and trends over time.
J Neurosurg Pediatr
December 2024
2Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the status of pediatric neurosurgeons in the U.S., focusing on the geographic distribution, retention after training, and academic leadership metrics based on factors like gender and training era.
- A total of 298 currently practicing pediatric neurosurgeons were identified, with 26.2% being women and 74.5% working in academic positions; however, regional differences in doctor density were noted.
- Among these neurosurgeons, 39.3% held leadership roles, but women faced challenges in achieving higher academic ranks and were more inclined to practice in the regions where they trained.
Nine Lessons about Aquatic Invasive Species from the North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research (NTL-LTER) Program.
Bioscience
August 2024
Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, Conservation Biology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minnesota, United States.
Article Synopsis
- Freshwater ecosystems are important for studying how invasive species affect biological communities, particularly using insights from long-term research in North Temperate Lakes.
- Key findings indicate that invasive species are often more common than previously thought, tend to be in low numbers, and can rapidly increase in response to environmental changes.
- The study highlights the potential for significant impacts on ecosystems, the importance of monitoring reservoirs as hotspots for invasions, and that removal efforts can benefit ecosystems in the long run.
In Response.
Anesth Analg
September 2024
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Heersink School of Medicine University of Alabama Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas.
Effective and durable repigmentation for stable vitiligo: A randomized within-subject controlled trial assessing treatment with autologous skin cell suspension transplantation.
J Am Acad Dermatol
December 2024
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Sunnyvale, California.
Article Synopsis
- - The study developed a new device for preparing autologous skin cell suspension (ASCS) containing melanocytes to treat stable vitiligo, which is often difficult to repigment using conventional methods.
- - In a trial involving 25 subjects, the ASCS treatment showed significant effectiveness, with 36% of lesions achieving at least 80% repigmentation after 24 weeks, compared to none in the control group.
- - The results suggest that ASCS could be a promising treatment for stable vitiligo, potentially enhancing patients' quality of life, although the small sample size limits deeper analysis.
Ambulatory Anesthesia: Current State and Future Considerations.
Anesth Analg
September 2024
Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas.
Special Commentary: Reporting Clinical Endpoints in Studies of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery.
Ophthalmology
February 2025
American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, California. Electronic address:
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) refers to a group of procedures generally characterized by an ab interno approach, minimal trauma to ocular tissue, moderate efficacy, an excellent safety profile, and rapid recovery. The number of MIGS procedures continues to increase, and their use has become widespread among glaucoma and cataract specialists. Standardization of the methodology and reporting of clinical endpoints in MIGS investigations enhances interpretation and comparison across different studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOutcomes of Second Opinions after Adverse Determination of Kidney Transplant Evaluation.
Kidney360
September 2024
Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
Racial and ethnic disparities in transplantation: Swimming even further upstream to achieve equity.
Am J Transplant
November 2024
Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.