BACKGROUND: Slings with abduction pillows are used by surgeons in the postoperative rehabilitation protocol for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR); however, there is a lack of evidence demonstrating superior outcomes. The purpose of this...
Background: While cardiometabolic disease (CMD) is the number one cause of death for women in the US, age at CMD onset is 10-20 years after that of men. This stark difference in CMD incidence is attributed to menopausal estrogen withdrawal. Along...
Background: Clinically significant depressive disturbances occur in 40-50% of patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and often precede the onset of any measurable motor symptoms. Cross-sectional studies indicate a majority of those affected...
Background: Hispanic patients exhibit a wide range of skin colors and represent one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. However, most cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) treatment and follow-up guidelines are based on...
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...
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Robeson County is a rural community in North Carolina with the lowest life expectancy in North Carolina. While many risk factors contribute to these poor health outcomes, there is limited data on the comorbidities and outcomes...