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Accuracy of complete-arch intraoral digital implant impression with scanbody splinting: A randomized in vitro trial
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Longitudinal Analysis of the healthcare needs of Hispanic-Latinx population in Nevada and neighboring states
Full text linkThe rapidly growing Latinx population in California, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada is reshaping these states, but its impact on public health requires attention. This study aims to identify key medical issues within the Hispanic-Latinx community in Nevada and bordering states. This will provide public health officials with a detailed profile that can guide targeted healthcare policy changes for supporting the Latinx community, as well as equip healthcare providers with the knowledge of what to screen for and educate patients about, given specific health predispositions. Data on the Latinx and Caucasian populations in Arizona, Utah, California, and Nevada were sourced from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. The study examined the prevalence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and kidney disease. Statistical analysis was conducted using RStudio to further explore and compare these health metrics between the Latinx and Caucasian populations. Initial analysis showed that a majority of the Latinx populations were told that they did not have CVD (NV: 96%, CA: 94%, AZ: 22%, UT: no numbers). It was also observed that 82% of the Nevada Latinx population were never diagnosed with diabetes. Further results including the Caucasian population will be presented at the poster. This project presents a snapshot of the incidence of chronic diseases in Nevada and its neighboring states. The findings aim to guide public health initiatives toward effective solutions that can reduce health inequities and enhance outcomes for this expanding community
Variation of the Pulmonary Vasculature of Lung and Their Surgical Significance- A Case Study
Full text linkVariations in pulmonary vascular anatomy, though rare, are clinically significant due to their implications in thoracic surgeries and interventional procedures. This study examines a cadaveric case of aberrant pulmonary vasculature, characterized by inferior pulmonary veins exiting below the pulmonary hilum bilaterally, a previously undocumented anomaly. Using detailed dissection techniques, the anatomy was carefully traced, measured, and documented for clinical insight. A single embalmed cadaver, a 65-year-old male, was used for dissection at Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Findings revealed that the inferior pulmonary veins were displaced below the hilum bilaterally, merging into single vessels before terminating in the left atrium. Measurements showed the distances between the superior and inferior vasculature were 8.7cm on the right lung, and 11.5cm on the left. On cadavers with typical anatomy, the distance between the superior and inferior vasculature is measured to be between 5-7 cm apart. These findings underscore the complexity of pulmonary vein anatomy and the need for meticulous preoperative planning to avoid misdiagnosis or surgical complications. This case highlights the importance of understanding anatomical variations for radiologists and surgeons. Advanced imaging techniques, such as 3D-CT, and surgical approaches, such as robotic-assisted lobectomies, can improve preoperative visualization and outcomes in such cases. Further research is needed to establish the prevalence and clinical implications of these anomalies in larger cohorts. This study emphasizes the necessity of heightened awareness and education on pulmonary vascular anomalies to enhance patient safety and procedural efficacy
A Narrative Review of Barriers to Utilization of Surgical Risk Assessment Calculators
Full text linkOver the last several decades, it has become the desire of surgical and medical teams to decrease risk levels involved for patients undergoing surgery. However, despite the advent of risk assessment calculators to help physicians obtain more accurate and objective judgements for postoperative complications, these tools are underutilized in standard clinical practices in comparison to other methods of risk assessment. This is likely due at least in part to certain barriers that decrease their functionality and ease of use. This review discusses the major barriers to the utilization of current risk calculators so as to allow for a better understanding of the steps that need to be taken in order to help improve surgical risk assessment and the use of more objective data in assessing the risk of perioperative complications.
Per the literature, there are many barriers to the implementation of surgical calculators and surgical risk assessment tools, including but not limited to those identified in this review. However, using these tools is important especially for those who may be requiring surgery in an inpatient setting where there is less time to do full risk-benefit analyses. As such, it is essential that such tools be revised and improved considering these barriers so that they may be better implemented in clinical settings
Evaluation of Various Methods for Obtaining DNA Samples from Remote Individuals
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Investigating Biomarkers of Anxiety Amelioration with Heterodyned Whole-Body Vibration using EEG
Full text linkInvestigating Comorbidities and Heritability of Chronic Intractable Migraine with Reactive Hypoglycemia
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