BACKGROUND The first coronavirus (COVID‐19) case was reported in United States the state of Washington, approximately 3 months after outbreak Wuhan, China. Three weeks later, US federal government declared pandemic a national emergency. number confirmed COVID‐19 positive cases increased rather rapidly and changed routine daily activities community. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS This brief report describes response from hospital, regional blood center, hospital‐based transfusion services to events...

Abstract Objective Although vocal fold hemorrhage (VFH) is a common injury among performers, no evidence exists to guide safe return performance (RTP). This study assesses VFH recurrence following RTP. Study Design Retrospective cohort. Setting Academic institution. Methods Adult performers with clearly documented dates of and RTP were retrospectively studied. Clinicodemographics, interventions, within 30 days noted. Cohorts without compared. Results Thirty‐two patients (median age: 36...

Introduction: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is a procedure used widely to assess pharyngeal residue, penetration, and aspiration in people with dysphagia. While the type liquids purees during FEES are known significantly affect outcomes FEES, it unknown if similar effects observed regular chewable foods. Therefore, primary aim this study was food on ratings FEES. As secondary aim, we assessed oral processing, as measured by number masticatory cycles. Methods: Pharyngeal...

One hundred and fifty four patients were interviewed to determine the type source of information that they had received about drugs been prescribed for them. Most told how often take (145 (94%)) much each time (143 (93%)), but few informed side effects (49 (32%)) fewer written (22 (14%)). Pharmacists most commonly supplied (105 (68%)), (99 (64%)), best way it (109 (71%)). Doctors gave duration treatment (116 (75)) possible (126 (82%)). Few requested specific on their own initiative. More...

A group of 13 newborn infants greater than 37 weeks' gestation were selected to be hyperventilated because severe hypoxemia refractory conventional mechanical ventilation, ie, failure maintain Pao2 > 50 torr with an FIO2 1.0, despite Paco2 ≤40 and pH ≥7.40. Eleven survived; nine available for follow-up evaluations. As a group, the exposed ≤20 51.8 ± 11.8 ( mean SEM) hours, ≤15 3.3 ≥7.50 64.4 18.6 ≥7.60 6.1 2.9 hours. One infant was lost after normal assessment at months. The other...

The effects of an integrated medicines management (IMM) program on medication appropriateness are discussed.Patients enrolled in IMM project within a hospital were randomly allocated to either control or intervention group. Patients the group received standard pharmaceutical care, while patients service. medications prescribed was estimated admission and discharge using Medicines Appropriateness Index (MAI), which ranged from 0 (no prescribing problems) 18 (most problems). For each scored,...

SUMMARY The lobster Homarus americanus inhabits ocean waters that vary in temperature over a 25°C range, depending on the season and water depth. To investigate whether heart functions effectively wide range of temperatures we examine dependence cardiac performance isolated hearts vitro. In addition, examined modulation by serotonin depends temperature. strength heartbeat strongly temperature, as are warmed from 2 to 22°C contraction amplitude decreases greater than 60%. rates relaxation...

Abstract – The purpose of the present study was to develop and evaluate educational approaches specifically for improvement oral hygiene behaviour amongst institutionalised elderly. A sample 201 residents, 48–99 yr age (mean 82 yr), selected from four different institutions in Lothian, Scotland. clinical examination a structured interview were conducted immediately before 2 months after termination programme. blind examiner randomly allocated control group or one three programmes; 1) active...

Evaluation of the use programmed instruction for patients maintained on Warfarin therapy. C M Clark, and E W BayleyCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.62.8.1135 Published Online: October 07, 2011

Abstract Background This report evaluates hospital blood use trends during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) pandemic, and identifies factors associated with need for transfusion risk of death in patients 2019 (COVID‐19). Methods Overall medical records adult COVID‐19 were extracted two institutions. Multivariate logistic regression models conducted to estimate associations between outcomes mortality patient factors. Results Daily decreased compared...

Abstract Aging is associated with alterations of autonomic nerve activity, and dietary intake omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) docosahexaenoic (DHA) found in fish oil (FO), can modulate activity. However, the effect consumption on age‐related cardiovascular responses at onset isometric handgrip exercise, a time rapid adjustments, unknown. Accordingly, 14 young (25 ± 1 years; mean SE) 15 older (64 2 years) healthy subjects ingested 4 g FO daily for 12...

Background: The current global COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the novel coronavirus Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Given that SARS-CoV-2 highly transmissible, surgical societies have recommended procedures with a high risk of aerosolization be avoided or delayed. However, some high-risk procedures, such as those related to head and neck malignancies, cannot always Care must taken during aerosol-generating minimize viral transmission much possible. Preoperative testing for...

Background: Social media has gained significant popularity over the last decade. We now have opportunity to digitally enhance our physical appearance using a variety of applications in palm hands. One app, particular, Facetune2, allows one smooth skin, alter size and shape nose, even jaw line. Objectives: (1) To assess whether digital manipulation (DAM) application directly causes increased acceptance cosmetic surgery (2) measure impact photograph editing on an individual's self-esteem,...

Abstract MDMA is a stimulant with unique “prosocial” effects, the physiological and pharmacological mechanisms of which are unknown. Here, we examine relationship measures parasympathetic sympathetic nervous system activity to prosocial effects . Parasympathetic was measured using respiratory sinus arrhythmia ( RSA ) pre‐ejection period PEP ). Over three sessions, 33 healthy volunteers received placebo, 0.75 mg/kg, 1.5 mg/kg under counterbalanced, double‐blind conditions, while subjective...

<p><strong>Background</strong>. Poor blood pressure (BP) control and racial disparities therein may be a function of clinical inertia ineffective communication about BP care.</p><p><strong>Methods. </strong>We compared two different interventions (electronic medical record reminder for care (Reminder only [RO]), clinician training on care-related skills plus the + Training, [R+T]) with usual in three primary clinics, examining outcomes among 8,866...

The ability of the human body to maintain arterial blood pressure (BP) during orthostatic stress is determined by several reflex neural mechanisms. Renal vasoconstriction progressively increases graded elevations in lower negative (LBNP). This sympathetically mediated response redistributes flow systemic circulation BP. However, how healthy aging affects renal vasoconstrictor LBNP unknown. Therefore, 10 young (25 ± 1 yr; means SE) and older (66 2 yr) subjects underwent (-15 -30 mmHg) while...

Older adults exhibit augmented renal vasoconstriction during orthostatic stress compared to young adults. Consumption of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) found in fish oil (FO), modulates autonomic nerve activity. However, the effect consumption on vasoconstrictor response older is unknown. Therefore, 10 (25 ± 1 years; mean SEM) (66 2 years) healthy ingested 4 g FO daily for 12 weeks, underwent graded lower body negative...