Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), a lethal condition of which patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at risk, is under-identified in these patient populations. Research literature limited on AD-related educational resources provided to SCI. The American Medical Association and National Institutes Health recommend healthcare material be written sixth- eighth-grade reading level for patients. In this study, the authors compared readability materials SCI through Commission Accreditation...

Introduction Breast reconstruction clinical trials that reflect the racial and ethnic makeup of breast cancer disease burden are fundamental in improving accessibility outcomes. We aim to evaluate race ethnicity reporting reconstruction-related (BRRCTs) determine whether reported enrollees aligns with their incidence rates general US population. Methods All completed, US-based BRRCTs were retrospectively reviewed via ClinicalTrials.gov February 2024. Age, race, ethnicity, BRRCT funding...

Women undergoing postmastectomy breast reconstruction face many complex choices. A myriad of online patient education materials exist to assist in decision making. Understanding these materials, termed health literacy, affects surgical making and outcomes. The National Institutes Health recommends writing at a sixth- seventh-grade reading level. primary goal this study was assess readability materials.Resources were collected from every academic hospital with plastic surgery residency...

Evaluate the readability of online English and Spanish cleft lip palate patient education materials.Review free materials.English language materials on were collected from American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) approved teams.American teams.English analyzed using Flesch-Kincaid, SMOG, Coleman-Liau calculators. Fry Graph, Fernandez Huerta, INFLESZ A one-way analysis variance (ANOVA) was used to test for variability between tools.Readability levels examined both sets...

Dog bite injuries cause significant preventable patient morbidity and health care expenditure in children. This study aimed to characterize the healthcare burden related pediatric dog at a level 1 trauma center.This is retrospective review of 356 patients who presented Virginia Commonwealth University Pediatric Emergency Department between July 2007 August 2017 after sustaining injuries. Demographic information, injury details, management, outcomes, financial information were analyzed.Most...

One in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime and approximately 70% of all patients are oestrogen receptor (ER) positive depending upon for growth accounting third generation aromatase (CYP19A1) inhibitors being the mainstay treatment ER-positive cancer. Despite success current inhibitors, acquired resistance occurs after prolonged therapy. Although precise mechanisms not known, lack cross among drives need a newer to overcome this alongside minimising...

The objective of this study is to evaluate online educational resources on cleft lip and palate teams.

Abstract Modern breast surgery was first introduced in the United States 1962 with use of silicone gel-filled implants. Over past 6 decades, development implants has been challenged by a variety influencers including aesthetic appeal shape, texture, and material; challenges managing outcomes such as contracture, disease, rupture; public perception risks associated In 1992, prostheses were banned US Food Drug Administration exception for reconstruction, congenital deformities, or to replace...

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) have significant impacts on patient morbidity and mortality, with approximately 2.5 million patients treated for pressure-related annually.1 This study aimed to describe the influence of a comprehensive wound care team HAPIs over an 8-year period.Retrospective cohort study.All inpatients at academic public hospital system during period from May 2012 February 2020.Data stage, location, infection, medical device location if applicable, risk factors...

4th generation pyridine based dual site aromatase (CYP19A1) inhibitors were synthesised and evaluated for CYP19A1 inhibitory activity, cytotoxicity CYP selectivity. Computational studies provided insight into the potential binding mode.

Abstract Goals/Purpose In 2021, the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced regulations to improve delivery of breast implant patient education, including new labeling requirements. The called for a decision checklist be reviewed with physician ahead surgery. To ensure educational materials are accessible most patients, National Institutes Health recommend they written at sixth seventh grade level. This study aims assess readability patient-facing FDA implants....

Krivanek, Taylor J. BA; Powell, Lauren E. MD; Deshpande, Sagar S. MD, MPP; Landis, George H. MD Author Information

Utilizing inclusive terminology in patient education materials is an increasing area of focus plastic surgery. Over 300,000 cases breast cancer were diagnosed 2020, affecting cisgender and gender diverse patients alike. Both may choose to undergo reconstruction. This study aims assess the use language online on reconstruction after cancer.Materials collected from all academic hospitals with a surgery integrated and/or independent residency program, 97 total. Programs further classified by...

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BACKGROUND: Understanding of health-related materials, termed health literacy, affects decision makings and outcomes in the treatment bladder cancer. The National Institutes Health recommend writing education materials at a sixth-seventh grade reading level. goal this study is to assess readability cancer available online. OBJECTIVE: characterize information about online evaluate readability. METHODS: Materials on were collected from American Urological Association’s Urology Care Foundation...

PURPOSE: Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women with 232,400 new invasive cases each year.1 Women undergoing breast reconstruction postmastectomy face several choices, and a myriad of written patient education materials exist online. Understanding these materials, termed health literacy, surgical decision-making outcomes.2 The National Institutes Health recommend writing at sixth-seventh grade reading level to accommodate the average US adult.3 primary goal this study is assess readability...

Background: Racial disparities permeate our healthcare system. One known contributor is implicit bias among professionals. Lack of representation images used in medical education materials, a well documented phenomenon, contributes to such bias. Because plastic surgery relies heavily on patient it highly susceptible incorporating and perpetuating racial This study aims assess visual diversity the American Society Plastic Surgery (ASPS) Resident Education Curriculum (REC). Methods: Color...