Goodwin Covington

Objective Osteoporotic vertebral fracture (OVF) is conventionally treated with conservative management such as bed rest, but a relatively prolonged bed rest has the potential risk of muscle disuse atrophy. This study aimed to examine whether the 2-week of rigorous bed rest affects muscle disuse atrophy in OVF patients. Patients and Methods A total…[Read more]

The combination of neuroimaging and advanced research techniques may, one day, fill critical knowledge gaps and lead to significant TBI research and treatment advancements.

To compare the intraocular pressure (IOP) after an intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) between vitrectomised and non-vitrectomised eyes in patients with diabetes…[Read more]

inly because of a series of physical and psychosocial disease-related barriers (including the smoking stigma). A continuous collaboration among oncologists and cancer exercise specialists is urgently needed in order to develop tailored programs based on patients’ needs, preferences, and physical and psychological status. In this regard, benefit of…[Read more]

Studies on DIC diagnostic criteria and anticoagulants were limited to the ISTH or SIC scores and heparinoids, particularly LMWH. Further studies are needed to compare these with other available DIC scoring systems and anticoagulants.

Studies on DIC diagnostic criteria and anticoagulants were limited to the ISTH or SIC scores and heparinoids,…[Read more]

001), percutaneous coronary intervention (1.7% vs. 38.5%; p<0.001), and coronary artery bypass grafting (0.4% vs. 7.8%; p<0.001) were lower among type 2 MI patients. Patients with type 2 MI had lower risk of in-hospital mortality (adjusted odds ratio 0.57 ) and 30-day MI readmission (adjusted odds ratio 0.46 ). There was no difference in risk of…[Read more]