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Social connectedness among former US military service members and veterans who died by suicide: a mixed methods exploration

Beschreibung:	Introduction: A low level of social connectedness is a risk factor and a warning sign for suicide, and it is particularly relevant to understanding suicide in veteran populations. Data from psychological autopsies may provide insights into changes...
Datum erstellt:	August 1-2, 2024

Predictors of Lung Utilization and Allograft Survival from Donors following Donation after Circulatory Death: Insights from the National Donor Management Goals Registry

Beschreibung:	Introduction: Efforts to expand the lung transplant (LTx) donor pool have led to increased use of lungs from donors after circulatory death (DCD), with evidence demonstrating outcomes comparable to those from donors after brain death (DBD)....
Datum erstellt:	August 1-2, 2024

Bidirectional relationships between pain and patterns of cannabis and tobacco use in a US nationally representative sample

Beschreibung:	One-fifth of US adults experience chronic pain, which is associated with increased tobacco and cannabis use. While bidirectional relationships between tobacco and pain have been demonstrated, pathways between pain, cannabis use, and co-use of...
Datum erstellt:	August 1-2, 2024

Racial differences in wRVU compensation for pediatric dermatology visits may be driven by laser procedures

Beschreibung:	Background: Race, sex, and age have been shown to influence disparities in work relative value units (wRVUs) generated during adult dermatology encounters.1 Our study investigates whether similar influences exist in pediatric dermatology visits....
Datum erstellt:	August 1-2, 2024

Neighborhood Deprivation and Quality of Comprehensive Diabetes Care: Findings from a National Study of Medicare Advantage

Beschreibung:	Background: Neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation is a known contributor to health inequities, though its impact on the care of people with diabetes is not well characterized. Understanding the contribution of systemic forces that drive disparate...
Datum erstellt:	August 1-2, 2024

Neural and Perceptual Correlates of Eye-Movement Related Eardrum Oscillations – a New Window into Brain Function?

Beschreibung:	Cochlear and middle ear efferents modulate sensory information in the hearing system, shaping auditory waveforms and refining sound perception. These efferent pathways innervate the middle ear muscles and cochlear outer hair cells; eardrum...
Datum erstellt:	August 1-2, 2024

Using machine learning for targeted advance care planning (ACP) conversations in cancer patients: a quality improvement initiative

Beschreibung:	Background: Despite improvements, patients with advanced cancer often do not receive goal-concordant care at the end of life (EOL). Challenges with prognostication contribute to delays ACP conversations and result in more aggressive care, gaps in...
Datum erstellt:	August 1-2, 2024

Characterizing the Burden of Care on Families of Children with Pediatric Solid Tumors

Beschreibung:	Background: New childhood cancer diagnoses require timely, multi-specialty care coordination, imposing considerable burdens for families. To better understand these challenges and optimize care delivery, this study aims to 1) track the trajectory...
Datum erstellt:	August 1-2, 2024

Transforming Spine Surgery Care: The Role of Patient Navigators

Beschreibung:	Introduction: Spine surgery and the recovery process are both physically and mentally demanding for patients. Sociodemographic disparities impact access to spine surgery and post-operative outcomes, with low-income, older, and non-White patients...
Datum erstellt:	August 1-2, 2024