Matthew J. Wall
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View article: Substance Use and Outcomes of Left-Sided Valve Replacement in Patients With Infective Endocarditis
Substance Use and Outcomes of Left-Sided Valve Replacement in Patients With Infective Endocarditis Open
Despite their younger age and fewer comorbidities, patients who undergo valve surgery for SU-IE use more resources and more often have calendar-year readmissions than patients with IE but without SU. Strategies are needed to expedite disch…
View article: Drug resistant<i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>strains have altered cell envelope hydrophobicity that influences infection outcomes in human macrophages
Drug resistant<i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>strains have altered cell envelope hydrophobicity that influences infection outcomes in human macrophages Open
Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( M.tb ), the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB), is considered one of the top infectious killers in the world. In recent decades, drug resistant (DR) strains of M.tb have emerged that make TB even more difficu…
View article: Penetrating cardiac injury: a narrative review
Penetrating cardiac injury: a narrative review Open
Penetrating cardiac trauma is life threatening and requires prompt workup and treatment. Trauma algorithms should continue to refine and be clear on which patients should undergo an emergency department (ED) thoracotomy, median sternotomy …
View article: Coronary artery bypass grafting at safety-net versus non–safety-net hospitals
Coronary artery bypass grafting at safety-net versus non–safety-net hospitals Open
After matching, early outcomes after CABG were comparable at SNHs and non-SNHs. Improved discharge resources could reduce length of stay and curtail cost, improving the value of CABG at SNHs.
View article: RF01 | PMON43 Melanocortin-4 Receptor Agonism Enhances Sexual Brain Processing in Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
RF01 | PMON43 Melanocortin-4 Receptor Agonism Enhances Sexual Brain Processing in Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Open
Introduction Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is characterized by a persistent deficiency of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity, causing marked distress or interpersonal difficulty. It is the most prevalent female sexu…