David Rees
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Sports Performance and Training
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
Université Laval
2023
St George Hospital
2008-2022
UNSW Sydney
2009-2022
Sutherland Hospital
2020-2022
St George's, University of London
2017-2018
Kingston University
2018
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
1998-2017
King's College Hospital
2016
Novartis (Switzerland)
2016
St George's Hospital
2014
Host factors and complications have been associated with higher mortality in infective endocarditis (IE). We sought to develop validate a model of clinical characteristics predict 6-month IE.Using large multinational prospective registry definite IE (International Collaboration on Endocarditis [ICE]-Prospective Cohort Study [PCS], 2000-2006, n=4049), survival was developed by Cox proportional hazards modeling inverse probability weighting for surgery treatment internally validated the...
Background. The impact of early valve surgery (EVS) on the outcome Staphylococcus aureus (SA) prosthetic infective endocarditis (PVIE) is unresolved. objective this study was to evaluate association between EVS, performed within first 60 days hospitalization, and SA PVIE International Collaboration Endocarditis–Prospective Cohort Study.
Infective endocarditis (IE) has undergone important changes in its epidemiology worldwide.The study aimed to compare IE epidemiological features and outcomes according predefined European regions between two different time periods the twenty-first century.IE cases from 13 countries were included. Two considered: 2000-2006 2008-2012. considered, United Nations geoscheme for Europe: Southern (SE) Northern-Central Europe (NCE). Comparisons performed periods. A total of 4195 episodes included,...
Abstract Background Scarce data are available comparing infective endocarditis (IE) following surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcatheter (TAVR). This study aimed to compare the clinical presentation, microbiological profile, management, outcomes of IE after SAVR versus TAVR. Methods Data were collected from “Infectious Endocarditis TAVR International” (enrollment 2005 2020) “International Collaboration on Endocarditis” 2000 2012) registries. Only patients with an affecting...
Background: Chronic heart failure (HF) is the only condition increasing in prevalence and primarily a of aging. This has outcomes worse than many cancers; however, patients are often denied benefits palliative care with its important emphasis on symptom management, spirituality, emotional health focus family issues. Aim: To describe development model an integrated, consultative, approach within comprehensive HF community-focussed disease management program. Method: A collaborative was...
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect endurance activities designed simulate physiological demands soccer match-play and training, on leg strength, electromechanical delay, knee laxity. Methods: Eight recreational players completed four exercise trials in random order: 1) a prolonged intermittent high intensity shuttle run (PHISR) which required subjects complete total distance 9600 m form simulating pattern physical activity (activity mode; rest-to-work intervals;...
Abstract The effects of flexibility conditioning on neuromuscular and sensorimotor performance were assessed near to full knee extension (25°). Eighteen males who randomly assigned into two groups underwent eight weeks (three‐times per week) (hip region/knee flexor musculature; dominant limb) involving either proprioceptive facilitation (PNF) ( n= 9) or passive stretching (PASS) 9). Both modes are popular within contemporary exercise clinical settings have demonstrated efficacy in improving...
• Background Heart failure nurse specialists strive to optimize patients’ outcomes in home-based settings. Objective To document the activities of heart specialists. Method A modified narrative analysis clinical notes during a 12-month period was used. Results Data revealed 7 key specialists: (1) monitoring signs and symptoms reinforcing self-management: identifying trends appropriate action; (2) organization, liaison, consultation with other health professionals deal changes status; (3)...
Abstract This study examined the concurrent effects of exercise-induced muscle damage and superimposed acute fatigue on neuromuscular activation performance knee flexors nine males (age: 26.7±6.1 years; height 1.81±0.05 m; body mass 81.2±11.7 kg [mean±s]). Measures were obtained during three experimental conditions: (i) ‘fatigue-muscle damage’, involving fatiguing exercise performed each assessment occasion plus a single episode eccentric first after trial; (ii) ‘fatigue’, only; (iii)...