- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response
- Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
- Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- IoT and Edge/Fog Computing
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Biomedical Text Mining and Ontologies
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Wireless Body Area Networks
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2024
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
2021
Royal Hospital for Children
2014-2019
Royal Children's Hospital
2014
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2013
Evanston Hospital
1981
Northwestern University
1981
Obesity is a risk factor for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), deadly disease with limited preventive strategies. Lifestyle interventions to decrease obesity represent potential approach prevent obesity-associated PDAC. In this study, we examined whether decreasing through physical activity (PA) and/or dietary changes could inflammation in humans and PDAC mice. Comparison of circulating inflammatory-associated cytokines subjects (overweight obese) before after PA intervention revealed...
<div>Abstract<p>Obesity is a risk factor for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), deadly disease with limited preventive strategies. Lifestyle interventions to decrease obesity represent potential approach prevent obesity-associated PDAC. In this study, we examined whether decreasing through physical activity (PA) and/or dietary changes could inflammation in humans and PDAC mice. Comparison of circulating inflammatory-associated cytokines subjects (overweight obese) before...
Diagnosis and treatment of diabetes changed little from the Middle Ages through early 19th century, when first chemical test for condition was developed. In 20th advances in management gained momentum with home-use diagnostic devices mass-produced insulin. 21st technological developments around are advancing so rapidly that a small, discrete system medical serve as an artificial pancreas now possible. this article, we assert device interoperability cyber security necessary preconditions...
Children of drug-misusing women are a vulnerable group. Data describing the pattern accommodation placements lacking. We investigated 10- to 12-year outcomes children born mothers at single maternity hospital. 94% were prescribed maintenance methadone during pregnancy and least 87% poly-drug used. successfully matched for 132 (29% original cohort 450 babies). These had total 291 (median 2 (range 1–6)), only 28.5% which with birth parents. At 10–12 years, 54 (41%) in care their parent(s). 83%...
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<p>Affymetrix analysis of the gWAT mice that underwent DIO and PA</p>
<div>Abstract<p>Obesity is a risk factor for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), deadly disease with limited preventive strategies. Lifestyle interventions to decrease obesity represent potential approach prevent obesity-associated PDAC. In this study, we examined whether decreasing through physical activity (PA) and/or dietary changes could inflammation in humans and PDAC mice. Comparison of circulating inflammatory-associated cytokines subjects (overweight obese) before...
<p>Affymetrix analysis of the gWAT mice that underwent DIO and PA</p>
Mitral annular calcification, established by fluoroscopy, was studied M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiography in 18 patients. revealed the typical dense, linear echo of mitral but not its extent. Two-dimenstional demonstrated a elipsoidal at junction left atrium ventricle long axis view, an area calcification below valve short view. These patterns were seen 20 control patients without fluoroscopy. Two-dimensional establishes site extent minimizes potential for diagnostic error associated...
<h3>Background</h3> Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) is common in newborn infants with hypoxia, infection and pulmonary mal-development. Clinical estimation of pressure (PAP) frequently performed echocardiographically by measuring the maximal velocity tricuspid regurgitation jet (TR<sub>max</sub>) and/or flow patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Challenges exist that may affect accuracy these methods. <h3>Methods</h3> Prospective analysis echocardiographic measurements from PAH due to...
<h3>Aims</h3> To define characteristics and complications of ex-premature Scottish children having transcatheter closure a persistent patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). <h3>Method</h3> Retrospective analysis cases from national interventional paediatric cardiac centre at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC), Glasgow 2001–2010. Cases with significant or congenital abnormalities excluded. Information on demographics, co morbidities, indication procedural obtained. <h3>Results</h3> 275...
As electronic patient health information systems become more fully developed and widespread, there are persistent concerns about the privacy confidentiality of personal data being stored disseminated. Standards Australia has released two which provide useful guidelines for organisational, technological human behaviour solutions required to protect in care organisations. The major requirements these outlined implications managers discussed.
<h3>Background</h3> Respiratory Distress Syndrome affects approximately 50% of babies born under 32 weeks gestation. Surfactant is a key component in reducing surface lung tension, and despite the administration antenatal steroids to mothers at risk preterm delivery promote surfactant production, many are with deficiency. If left untreated require increasing respiratory support, potential complications such as pneumothorax, development bronchopulmonary dysplasia, home oxygen increased...
The diagnostic accuracy of Doppler ultrasound, impedance plethysmography, activated thrombelastography (TEG), and fibrin split products (FSP) assays were compared to the results ascending venography in 127 consecutive patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis (DVT). combination plethysmography was 96% accurate predicting normal limbs 83% identifying harboring thrombi. This flow tests more sensitive detecting clots at popliteal level or above (15/17 88%) than calf veins (18/23 78%)....
A clinically meaningful classification system that can distinguish among types of patients by the resources they consume has become increasingly important for effective management hospitals. Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) are being used this purpose inpatients around world. This paper briefly describes systems designed outpatients, in particular Ambulatory Visit (AVGs) and Patient (APGs). Some issues implications Australian hospitals should ambulatory casemix be introduced discussed. (AMRJ...