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Preventable hospital admissions among the homeless in California: A retrospective analysis of care for ambulatory care sensitive conditions
(2014-10)
Background: Limited research exists that investigates hospital admissions for ambulatory care sensitive conditions
(ACSCs) among the homeless, who frequently lack a usual source of care. This study profiled ACSC admissions ...
Incarcerated uterus and bilateral ovaries in a premature female infant inguinal hernia
(2019-09-28)
We present a case of an inguinal hernia in a premature female infant containing the uterus and bilateral adnexa. This was diagnosed on ultrasound and underwent operative repair. The viable hernia contents were reduced ...
Influence of density and salinity on larval development of salt-adapted and salt-naïve frog populations
(2020-01-08)
Environmental change and habitat fragmentation will affect population densities for many species. For those species that have locally adapted to persist in changed or stressful habitats, it is uncertain how density ...
Methods for assessing mitochondrial function in diabetes
(2013-03-14)
A growing body of research is investigating the potential contribution of mitochondrial function to the etiology of type 2 diabetes. Numerous in vitro, in situ, and in vivo methodologies are available to examine various ...
Modeling of non-small cell lung cancer volume changes during CT-based image guided radiotherapy: Patterns observed and clinical implications
(2013-08-26)
Background. To characterize the lung tumor volume response during conventional and hypofractionated radiotherapy (RT) based on diagnostic quality CT images prior to each treatment fraction. Methods. Out of 26 consecutive ...
Promising insights into the health related quality of life for children with severe obesity
(2013-03-01)
Childhood obesity is a growing health concern known to adversely affect quality of life in children and adolescents. The Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) pediatric measures were developed ...
Racial and ethnic variations in preventive dental care utilization among middle-aged and older Americans, 1999-2008
(2013-09-23)
Objective: This study examined recent trends of preventive dental care utilization among Americans aged 50 and above, focusing on variations across racial and ethnic groups including Whites, Blacks, Hispanics, American ...
Prospective study examining clinical outcomes associated with a negative pressure wound therapy system and Barker's vacuum packing technique
(2013-05-15)
The open abdomen has become a common procedure in the management of complex abdominal problems and has improved patient survival. The method of temporary abdominal closure (TAC) may play a role in patient outcome. A ...