However, although the relative changes might be proportional, the absolute increases evidence a pattern of growing cumulative advantage that favor the highest-funded institutions and private institutions. The potential consequences of this disproportionate increase include health science education, biomedical research, and patient access…[Read more]

an support women in the workplace, which then enhances and supports gender equality in healthcare organizations.

Nurses provide care at each phase of the complex, perioperative pathway and are well placed to identify areas of care requiring investigation in randomized controlled trials. Yet, currently, the scope of nurse-led randomized…[Read more]

Objectives. To describe the public health and policy lessons learned from the failure of the Cook County, Illinois, Sweetened Beverage Tax (SBT).Methods. This retrospective, mixed-methods, qualitative study involved key informant (KI) and discussion group interviews and document analysis including news media, court documents, testimony, letters,…[Read more]

Objective Acute and subacute scaphoid fractures were assessed using 3D computer tomography (CT). buy A-1331852 The aims were to describe fracture morphology, to map fractures onto a 3D scaphoid model and to correlate this to scaphoid anatomy. Materials and methods A retrospective, multicentre database search was performed to identify CT studies of…[Read more]

05). Margination to the pharynx and proximal, middle, and distal esophagus was identified in 5/12, 2/12, 3/12, and 2/12 dogs, respectively. Median (IQR) reflux frequency and duration were 2 events/5 minutes (1-3.3 events/5 minutes) and 6 seconds (4-9 seconds) respectively. No dog had detectable aspiration. Conclusions and clinical importance…[Read more]