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View article: Managing Seromas Following Skin Graft Placement in Dermatologic Surgery
Managing Seromas Following Skin Graft Placement in Dermatologic Surgery Open
While conservative methods such as compression dressings for managing seromas initially can be effective, some may require interventional strategies. Management should be guided by the size and duration of the seroma as well as the presenc…
View article: First Evidence of Cutaneous Remodelling Induced by Synchronized Radiofrequency Aided by High-Intensity Facial Muscle Stimulation: Porcine Animal Model
First Evidence of Cutaneous Remodelling Induced by Synchronized Radiofrequency Aided by High-Intensity Facial Muscle Stimulation: Porcine Animal Model Open
BACKGROUND The quality of one's facial appearance diminishes with aging as skin and underlying soft tissues deteriorate. Connective tissue and musculofascial degeneration leads to skin laxity and wrinkles developing. OBJECTIVE To evaluate …
View article: Retrospective analysis of high‐intensity focused electromagnetic procedure synchronized with radiofrequency energy for visceral fat reduction
Retrospective analysis of high‐intensity focused electromagnetic procedure synchronized with radiofrequency energy for visceral fat reduction Open
Background Visceral adipose tissue (VAT), present in the abdominal cavity, oftentimes contributes to an unpleasant aesthetic appearance and can be correlated with serious health issues. High‐intensity focused electromagnetic field (HIFEM) …
View article: Use of intraoperative haemostatic checklists on blood management in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a scoping review protocol
Use of intraoperative haemostatic checklists on blood management in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction A major complication of cardiac surgery is bleeding which can require surgical re-exploration and the transfusion of allogeneic blood products. Re-operative procedures for bleeding have been associated with higher rates of mor…
View article: Use of a mobile health application by adult non-congenital cardiac surgery patients: A feasibility study
Use of a mobile health application by adult non-congenital cardiac surgery patients: A feasibility study Open
Mobile Health (mHealth) technologies are becoming integral to our healthcare system. This study evaluated the feasibility (compliance, usability and user satisfaction) of a mHealth application (app) for delivering Enhanced Recovery Protoco…
View article: Non-invasive Alternatives for Liposuction
Non-invasive Alternatives for Liposuction Open
Body dissatisfaction due to an increased amount of subcutaneous fat, muscle laxity and/or skin imperfection poses a great concern for today’s society. Invasive surgical procedures intended for an immediate improvement of body contour such …
View article: Patient Engagement in the Design of a Mobile Health App That Supports Enhanced Recovery Protocols for Cardiac Surgery: Development Study
Patient Engagement in the Design of a Mobile Health App That Supports Enhanced Recovery Protocols for Cardiac Surgery: Development Study Open
Background Despite the importance of their perspectives, end users (eg, patients, caregivers) are not typically engaged by academic researchers in the development of mobile health (mHealth) apps for perioperative cardiac surgery settings. …
View article: A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Postoperative Delirium among Cardiac Surgery Patients
A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Postoperative Delirium among Cardiac Surgery Patients Open
Patients following cardiac surgery commonly experience post-operative delirium (POD) during their postoperative hospital stay. A multifaceted, specialty wide, quality improvement (QI) project was undertaken for patients experiencing POD. T…
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The cover image is based on the Original Contribution Topical application of autophagy-activating peptide improved skin barrier function and reduced acne symptoms in acne-prone skin by Yoonjin Lee et al., https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.13636.
View article: The effect of high‐intensity focused electromagnetic procedure on visceral adipose tissue: Retrospective assessment of computed tomography scans
The effect of high‐intensity focused electromagnetic procedure on visceral adipose tissue: Retrospective assessment of computed tomography scans Open
Background High levels of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) are associated with abdominal obesity and increased risk of metabolic deterioration. Recent studies showed that intensive physical exercise results in the reduction of subcutaneous an…
View article: Randomised controlled trial protocol for the PROTECT-CS Study: PROTein to Enhance outComes of (pre)frail paTients undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Randomised controlled trial protocol for the PROTECT-CS Study: PROTein to Enhance outComes of (pre)frail paTients undergoing Cardiac Surgery Open
Introduction In the past 20 years, the increasing burden of heart disease in an ageing population has resulted in cardiac surgery (CS) being offered to more frail and older patients with multiple comorbidities. Frailty and malnutrition are…
View article: Patient Engagement in the Design of a Mobile Health App That Supports Enhanced Recovery Protocols for Cardiac Surgery: Development Study (Preprint)
Patient Engagement in the Design of a Mobile Health App That Supports Enhanced Recovery Protocols for Cardiac Surgery: Development Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Despite the importance of their perspectives, end users (eg, patients, caregivers) are not typically engaged by academic researchers in the development of mobile health (mHealth) apps for perioperative cardiac surgery settings.…
View article: Expanding enhanced recovery protocols for cardiac surgery to include the patient voice: A scoping review protocol
Expanding enhanced recovery protocols for cardiac surgery to include the patient voice: A scoping review protocol Open
BackgroundCardiac surgery is becoming increasingly common in older, more vulnerable adults. A focus on timely and complete medical and functional recovery has led to the development of enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) for a number of sur…
View article: Expanding Enhanced Recovery Protocols for Cardiac Surgery to Include the Patient Voice: a Scoping Review Protocol
Expanding Enhanced Recovery Protocols for Cardiac Surgery to Include the Patient Voice: a Scoping Review Protocol Open
Background Cardiac surgery is becoming increasingly common in older, more vulnerable adults. A focus on timely and complete medical and functional recovery has led to the development of enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) for a number of su…
View article: Impact of patient engagement on the design of a mobile health technology for cardiac surgery
Impact of patient engagement on the design of a mobile health technology for cardiac surgery Open
Objective The aims of this study were to describe the impact of patient engagement on the initial design and content of a mobile health (mHealth) technology that supports enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) for cardiac surgery. Methods Enga…
View article: Immediate post-exercise blood pressure and arterial compliance in middle-aged and older normotensive females: A cross-sectional study
Immediate post-exercise blood pressure and arterial compliance in middle-aged and older normotensive females: A cross-sectional study Open
This study examined whether immediate post-exercise systolic blood pressure (SBP) is associated with arterial compliance in middle-aged and older normotensive females. A total of 548 normotensive, non-frail females aged 55 years and older …
View article: MRI and CT Assessment of Abdominal Tissue Composition in Patients After High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy Treatments: One-Year Follow-Up
MRI and CT Assessment of Abdominal Tissue Composition in Patients After High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy Treatments: One-Year Follow-Up Open
Background Several studies investigating high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) treatments have recently been published. However, due to the novelty of the procedure, long-term data are still missing. Objectives The aim of this stu…
View article: A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating a Community-Based Diabetes Optimization Program for Patients Awaiting Elective Cardiac Surgery
A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating a Community-Based Diabetes Optimization Program for Patients Awaiting Elective Cardiac Surgery Open
Background:The diabetes prevalence varies from 7%-20% among Cardiovascular Surgery (CS) patients.The patients with suboptimal glycaemic control are at a higher risk of postoperative morbidity and mortality.Objective: To explore feasibility…
View article: Beyond the Tent - The application of a tool based approach to the exploration of aggregate building methodologies
Beyond the Tent - The application of a tool based approach to the exploration of aggregate building methodologies Open
To the detriment of many, the act of building dwellings has become increasingly prohibitive. Materials costs and the cost of labour makes up a significant part of this expense. While this issue is becoming increasingly paramount in the wes…
View article: Beyond the Tent - The application of a tool based approach to the exploration of aggregate building methodologies
Beyond the Tent - The application of a tool based approach to the exploration of aggregate building methodologies Open
To the detriment of many, the act of building dwellings has become increasingly prohibitive. Materials costs and the cost of labour makes up a significant part of this expense. While this issue is becoming increasingly paramount in the wes…
View article: 2020 The clinical implications of a positive prostate cancer screen in patients undergoing a cardiac transplant evaluation
2020 The clinical implications of a positive prostate cancer screen in patients undergoing a cardiac transplant evaluation Open
OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Screening the general population for prostate cancer with prostate specific antigen (PSA) continues to be controversial. Patients with advanced heart failure undergoing evaluation for suitability for cardiac trans…
View article: Protocol for the HAPPY Hearts study: cardiovascular screening for the early detection of future adverse cardiovascular outcomes in middle-aged and older women: a prospective, observational cohort study
Protocol for the HAPPY Hearts study: cardiovascular screening for the early detection of future adverse cardiovascular outcomes in middle-aged and older women: a prospective, observational cohort study Open
Introduction Efforts to identify individuals at a higher risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes focus on traditional risk factors, such as age, sex, smoking status, blood pressure and and cholesterol; however, this approach does not dire…