- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques
- Tracheal and airway disorders
University of California San Diego Medical Center
2024
Moores Cancer Center
2024
Mayo Clinic
2015-2024
University of Wisconsin–Madison
2021-2023
Highland Community College - Illinois
2022
Clinical Science Institute
2022
UW Health University Hospital
2022
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
2021
Springfield University Hospital
2021
Springfield Hospital
2021
Synopsis All patients with anorexia nervosa were extracted from three psychiatric case registers— North-East Scotland, Camberwell, and Monroe County. The average incidence varied 0·37 per 100,000 population year in County to 1·6 all areas the number of cases reported was increasing, but not or there a significant excess middle-class backgrounds.
In Brief Study Design. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) for the treatment chronic discogenic low back pain (CDLBP). Objectives. To test safety and efficacy IDET compared with a sham (placebo). Summary Background Data. North America alone, more than 40,000 catheters have been used to treat CDLBP. The evidence is weak coming from retrospective prospective cohort studies providing only Class II III evidence. There one...
To summarize data on computed tomographic (CT) radiation doses collected from consecutive CT examinations performed at 12 facilities that can contribute to the creation of reference levels.The study was approved by institutional review boards collaborating institutions and compliant with HIPAA. Radiation dose metrics were prospectively electronically 199 656 in 83 181 adults 3871 2609 children five University California medical centers during 2013. The median volume index (CTDIvol),...
The most frequent complication of total joint arthroplasty is periprosthetic osteolysis initiated by an inflammatory response to orthopaedic wear debris, which if left untreated, can result in implant instability and failure, eventually requiring revision surgery. We have previously reported that osteogenic differentiation human marrow stroma-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) suppressed upon exposure titanium particles, accompanied reduced bone sialoprotein (BSP) gene expression,...
Objective: To examine the dental health of community dwelling people with schizophrenia and to compare results those in general population. Method: Dental 428 six different areas UK was assessed by a self‐report questionnaire. Results: Compared population, significantly more younger patients were edentate (3–39% vs. 1–20%) fewer had than 20 teeth (70% 83%). None four targets been achieved patient More last visited dentist because trouble their teeth; for check‐up. Fewer cleaned daily; this...
The use and availability of diverse advanced X-ray based imaging guidance systems in the field interventional pulmonology are rapidly growing. This popularity links inextricably to an increase ionizing radiation use. Knowing is hazardous, knowledge competent important. globally implemented As Low Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle demands careful attention minimize exposure while achieving precise goals intervention therein. To allow targeted weighing risk against reward using...
A desirable strategy for articular cartilage repair is to surgically replace the damaged area with an in vitro-engineered osteochondral plug. We report here development of a novel construct using human trabecular bone-derived mesenchymal progenitor cells and biodegradable poly-D,L-lactic acid scaffold. The layer was fabricated by press-coating chondrifying high-density cell pellet onto scaffold, which then loaded previously initiated undergo osteogenesis. composite cultured cocktail medium...
To determine the imaging and receptor-binding properties of a multireporter probe designed for sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping via nuclear fluorescence detection.The animal experiments were approved by institutional care use committee. A was synthesized covalently attaching cyanine 7 (Cy7), near-infrared dye, to tilmanocept, radiopharmaceutical that binds receptor specific recticuloendothelial cells. In vitro binding assays technetium 99m (99mTc)-labeled Cy7 tilmanocept conducted at 4°C...
Journal Article Uptake and distribution of N-acetylcysteine in mice: tissue-specific effects on glutathione concentrations Get access Lesley I. McLellan, McLellan 5 5To whom correspondence should be addressed Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Alexander D. Lewis, Lewis 1CRC Department Medical Oncology, University GlasgowAlexander Stone Building, Garscube Estate, Switchback Road, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 1BD David J. Hall, Hall 2Syntex Research...
Since surgical fusion of the spine was first described in 1911, multiple methods have been used to assess it. Although open exploration remains standard care for determination fusion, it is impractical most clinical situations. Static radiographs long as a practical method assessment, but they tend significantly overestimate presence solid fusion. Dynamic improve accuracy limitations include measurement reliability, disagreement on allowable motion, and two-dimensional nature radiographs....
Background We describe a national cohort of individuals surviving an episode deliberate self-harm (DSH). Subsequent admissions for DSH and mortality over the following 13 years were studied. Method In 1981, 8304 discharged from Scottish general hospitals with diagnosis attempted suicide (E950–959). They followed-up to end 1994 using Linked Data Set. Mortality was compared population person-years analysis. Results 2624 people (31.6%) readmitted further episodes DSH. The median number...
Obstetric histories of 54 schizophrenic patients and 114 siblings were obtained from their mothers scored using the Complications Scale. There was no statistically significant difference in proportion (35%) (29%) who had at least one definite obstetric complication. evidence that with a history complications less likely to have first-degree relative psychiatric illness leading in-patient care. Schizophrenic more drug-induced Parkinsonism. trend for tardive dyskinesia be common those but...
A care by parent scheme was established in the children9s department of a university hospital. It seen as natural extension increased involvement parents their children structured observational study carried out to monitor its effect on lives child patients. Children spent far less time awake alone, cried less, and slept than those nursed unaccompanied. They had more social interaction with smaller number adults, most contacts being family members rather hospital staff. resident but outside...