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Critical Care Medicine
Jason Scott, Ngianga-Bakwin Kandala, Paul Fearon, Lisa Robinson
Summary: This study introduced a dedicated rehabilitation service into a Major Trauma Centre, leading to significant reductions in overall hospital length of stay and ICU length of stay, as well as a decrease in 30-day mortality and an increase in the likelihood of a good recovery according to Glasgow Outcome Scale. Embedded rehabilitation is crucial for improving trauma care and patient outcomes. Future research should focus on the impact of dedicated rehabilitation services on medium- and long-term outcomes.
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Lara Colome-Ceballos, Josep Lluis Clua-Espuny, Jose Fernandez-Saez, Concepcion Ceballos-Garcia, Natalia Andres-Cubells, Maria Jesus Pla-Farnos
Summary: In order to reduce the incidence and mortality rate of cervical cancer, the WHO has set a global strategy goal for 2030. This study aims to determine the papillomavirus vaccination coverage among women aged 15-40 and identify at-risk subgroups and barriers to achieving the goal. The results show an overall vaccination coverage rate of 17.4% among the target women, with inequalities observed across regions, primary healthcare teams, and age groups.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ryo Yamamoto, Asako Yamamoto, Tatsuhiro Masaoka, Koichiro Homma, Tadashi Matsuoka, Ryo Takemura, Michihiko Wada, Junichi Sasaki
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential risk factors for the development of irritable bowel syndrome following coronavirus disease. The results showed that nausea and diarrhea during hospitalization were associated with the development of irritable bowel syndrome.
BMC GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Christin Saltnes-Lillegard, Tone Rustoen, Sigrid Beitland, Kathleen Puntillo, Milada Hagen, Anners Lerdal, Kristin Hofso
Summary: The purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence, intensity, and distress of symptoms in ICU patients and investigate potential predictive factors. The study found that thirst was the most prevalent and intense symptom, while anxiousness was the most distressful symptom. Factors such as analgesic administration, sepsis diagnosis, age, mechanical ventilation, family visits, and gender were associated with symptom intensity.
INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Robert Briggs, Cillian P. McDowell, Celine De Looze, Rose Anne Kenny, Mark Ward
Summary: This study found a significant increase in the burden of depressive symptoms among older people during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those aged 70 years and older and/or living alone. Even a slight increase in late-life depression can have major implications for healthcare systems and societies. Improving access to age-appropriate mental health care should be a priority.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
Anssi Saviluoto, Helena Jantti, Hetti Kirves, Piritta Setala, Jouni O. Nurmi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between physician case volume and outcomes in pre-hospital anaesthesia provided by helicopter emergency medical services. The study found that higher physician case volume was associated with lower 30-day mortality, shorter on-scene times, and higher first-pass success rate for tracheal intubation. The incidence of hypoxaemia and hypotension was similar between different case volume groups.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2022)
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Neurosciences
Huan Lan, Xueling Suo, Chao Zuo, Nanfang Pan, Xun Zhang, Graham J. Kemp, Qiyong Gong, Song Wang
Summary: This study explored the relationship between post-traumatic stress symptoms and post-traumatic growth and found no significant correlation between the two. Neuroimaging analysis revealed a positive correlation between post-traumatic stress symptoms and gray matter volume in the medial prefrontal cortex/dorsal anterior cingulate cortex, and a negative correlation between post-traumatic growth and gray matter volume in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Structural covariance network analysis showed a negative correlation between post-traumatic stress symptoms and the local efficiency and clustering coefficient of the network.
Article
Nursing
Kristina Struksnes Fjone, Eirik Alnes Buanes, Milada Cvancarova Smastuen, Jon Henrik Laake, Jan Stubberud, Kristin Hofso
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of post-traumatic stress symptoms and identify the predictive factors in Norwegian ICU survivors with COVID-19. Results showed that 22.5% of patients reported post-traumatic stress symptoms 6 months after admission, with female gender, younger age, and high respiratory rate at admission being significant predictive factors.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Zahra Alsafwani, Caroline Shiboski, Alessandro Villa
Summary: Tele(oral)medicine was found to be an effective method for managing pain and improving symptoms of oral medicine conditions.
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Clinical Neurology
Alex Buoite Stella, Giovanni Furlanis, Nicolo Arjuna Frezza, Romina Valentinotti, Milos Ajcevic, Paolo Manganotti
Summary: The study revealed that dysautonomia may be a possible complication in post-COVID individuals, presenting symptoms such as orthostatic intolerance, sudomotor dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues, and pupillomotor dysfunction. Patients with neurological symptoms had a higher COMPASS-31 score due to more severe orthostatic intolerance symptoms compared to those without neurological symptoms.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Georg Halbeisen, Karsten Braks, Thomas J. Huber, Georgios Paslakis
Summary: This study found that in the same treatment setting, male patients with anorexia showed significant improvements in symptoms, while male patients with BED experienced greater weight loss during treatment. For other eating disorders, the treatment outcomes between men and women were generally similar.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Byung-Woo Yoo, Kap-Sung Oh, Junekyu Kim, Hyun-Woo Shin, Kyu-Nam Kim
Summary: This study aimed to demonstrate the effective application of modified KPIF reconstruction for small- to moderate-sized scalp and forehead defects. Twelve patients underwent modified KPIF reconstruction and all defects were successfully covered using four modified KPIF techniques with ancillary procedures. All flaps fully survived and patients were satisfied with their outcomes at the final follow-up period. The study concludes that modified KPIF is an excellent reconstructive modality for scalp and forehead defects.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maoning Lin, Tian Xu, Wenjuan Zhang, Duannbin Li, Ya Li, Xulin Hong, Yi Luan, Wenbin Zhang, Min Wang
Summary: The study indicates that preoperative statins therapy is associated with a lower risk of post-contrast acute kidney injury (PC-AKI) following coronary angiography and intervention, with the protective effect independent of lipid-lowering or anti-inflammatory effects. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were found to mediate the relationship between preoperative statins therapy and PC-AKI, explaining less than 1% of the protective effects.
LIPIDS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
L. Judd, L. Hof, L. Beladdale, P. Friederich, J. Thoma, M. Wittmann, K. Zacharowski, P. Meybohm, S. Choorapoikayil
Summary: Pre-operative anaemia affects over 30% of surgical patients in Germany, while blood transfusion is associated with higher mortality rates. Multidisciplinary action is needed to reduce adverse outcomes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Phornpaka Ueapornpanith, Boonyanuch Buranakiti, Thanyalak Chotayaporn, Arintaya Phrommintikul, Voratima Yoodee
Summary: This study investigated factors for P2Y(12) inhibitors selection and outcomes of ticagrelor compared with clopidogrel in patients with STE-ACS post streptokinase therapy in Thailand. The results showed that switching from clopidogrel to ticagrelor did not significantly affect safety outcomes and composite of efficacy outcomes.
Article
Surgery
Samantha Tang, Natalie E. Anderson, Kate Faasse, William P. Adams, Jill M. Newby
Summary: This study explores women's experiences with Breast Implant Illness (BII), including symptoms, healthcare encounters, social media, and explant surgery. The research reveals that BII can cause distress and disability in various aspects of women's lives, highlighting the need for support, understanding, and proactive treatment.
AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Scott M. Bolam, Subhajit Konar, Greg Gamble, Sarah -Jane Paine, Nicola Dalbeth, A. Paul Monk, Brendan Coleman, Jillian Cornish, Jacob T. Munro, David S. Musson
Summary: This nationwide study explored the socioeconomic disparities in traumatic rotator cuff injuries in New Zealand. The findings showed that there are variations in these injuries based on ethnicity, sex, and socioeconomic status. These disparities need to be addressed in order to improve health outcomes and achieve equity.
JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY
(2023)
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Psychiatry
Kate Faasse, Yvette Keevers, Annalise de Groot, Kate Nicholls, Suzanne G. Helfer, Andrew L. Geers
Summary: Lack of treatment choice can increase the occurrence of the nocebo effect, while limited choices may not result in significant effects. However, having more extensive choice options may lead to a similar magnitude of the nocebo effect as lack of choice.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Kelly S. Clemens, Kate Faasse, Winston Tan, Ben Colagiuri, Luana Colloca, Rebecca Webster, Lene Vase, Emily Jason, Andrew L. Geers
Summary: This study investigates the influence of social communication on vaccine side-effect experiences, particularly focusing on personal acquaintances and social media. The results show that both sources of social communication can predict pre-vaccination side-effect expectations and post-vaccination side-effect experiences. Moreover, pre-vaccination expectations mediate the relationships between social communication and experienced side-effects. This study provides evidence for the importance of modifying side-effect expectations through personal and online channels.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Veronica Quinn, Sarah Pearson, Anna Huynh, Kate Nicholls, Kirsten Barnes, Kate Faasse
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of video-based social modelling on negative expectations and nocebo effects. It was found that female participants were more influenced in face-to-face contexts. The results showed that video modelling of side effects increased reporting of symptoms and negative expectations in female participants.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Natalie M. M. Reily, Rebecca T. T. Pinkus, Lenny R. R. Vartanian, Kate Faasse
Summary: In two daily diary studies, we found that exercise and contextual factors influence the healthiness and amount of food eaten after exercise. Contrary to expectations, post-exercise meals were found to be healthier than random meals from non-exercise days, and participants consumed fewer unhealthy meals on exercise days. Additionally, participants ate larger portions after exercise compared to random meals from non-exercise days.
Article
Immunology
K. Barnes, K. Faasse, B. Colagiuri
Summary: The study evaluated the effect of positively attribute-framed side effect information on COVID-19 booster vaccine intention. The results showed that positive framing increased vaccine intention and was not affected by pre-intervention level of intent and vaccine type.
Article
Surgery
Caroline Glicksman, Patricia McGuire, Marshall Kadin, Kirsten Barnes, Roger Wixtrom, Marisa Lawrence, Melinda Haws, Sarah Ferenz, C. James Sung, Robert G. Hamilton, Kate Faasse
Summary: This study aimed to determine if patients with Breast Implant Illness (BII) experienced symptom improvement after explantation, whether the improvement was related to the type of capsulectomy, and which symptoms improved. The results showed that 88% of patients had at least partial symptom improvement after 1 year, including improvement in anxiety, sleep disturbances, and fatigue.
AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Winston Tan, Brydee Pickup, Kate Faasse, Ben Colagiuri, Kirsten Barnes
Summary: This study explores the possibility of symptom transmission through a three-generation social chain in an online setting, and the results demonstrate that symptoms can be readily transmitted online and are influenced by expectancy and anxiety. Social learning plays a significant role in symptom transmission, and observing others' experiences can provide individuals with insights into their own future experiences.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Kirsten Barnes, Emily Babbage, Jessica Barker, Natasha Jain, Kate Faasse
Summary: Open label placebos (OLPs) have generally been found to be effective in clinical samples, but the evidence is mixed regarding their use in non-clinical and sub-clinical samples, as well as when administered without a convincing rationale. This study randomized healthy participants to receive OLP pills with information provision, OLP pills without information provision, or no-treatment control. Results showed that the OLP-plus group had increased well-being compared to the other groups, but only when they reported lower baseline well-being. Expectancies and adherence mediated the effect of OLP on physical symptoms, but only when baseline well-being was below average.
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY-HEALTH AND WELL BEING
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jessica M. Barker, Kate Faasse
Summary: Information about medication side effects can influence patients' willingness to take the medication and their memory of the side effects. Informing patients of some, but not several, side effects can optimize medication adherence and accuracy of informed consent.
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Mathematical
Kristy A. A. Martire, Samuel G. G. Robson, Manisara Drew, Kate Nicholls, Kate Faasse
Summary: Why do people believe implausible claims? A study was conducted to test whether this is due to an unwillingness to effortfully process information. Results show that endorsers of implausible claims performed worse on a cognitive test, took longer to answer, but did not make more intuitive mistakes than non-endorsers. Poor performance on the test does not necessarily indicate a more intuitive cognitive style.
PSYCHONOMIC BULLETIN & REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Kirsten Barnes, Rachelle Wang, Kate Faasse
Summary: This study found that interactions with higher warmth can lead to increased psychological well-being, while interactions with lower warmth can lead to increased side effect reporting. Positive and negative expectations, as well as treatment-related worry, did not vary by interaction style, but individual psychological well-being and side effect reporting were inversely associated.
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY-HEALTH AND WELL BEING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Kirsten Barnes, Kate Nicholls, Sascha Orlievsky, Christopher Pei, Christopher Elder, Kate Faasse
Summary: The provision of online side effect information can remotely induce the nocebo effect. Negative expectations mediate the nocebo effect, while positive affect does not attenuate it.
Article
Psychology, Applied
Clancy K. Black, Lenny R. Vartanian, Kate Faasse
Summary: This research found that people's perceptions of the harmfulness of excess weight are influenced by its cause. When excess weight was caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, it was perceived as more harmful and individuals were recommended to engage in healthier behaviors. However, obesity itself was viewed as harmful regardless of its cause, and individuals were recommended to go on a diet.
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY-HEALTH AND WELL BEING
(2023)