39 research outputs found

    The Esophageal Anastomosis: How Improving Blood Supply Affects Leak Rate

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    Esophageal leak. Anastomosis. VEGF. Delay phenomenon surgical preparation of the conduit in order to reduce morbidity and optimize patient outcomes

    Does type 2 diabetes influence the risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma?

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    Since hyperinsulinaemia may promote obesity-linked cancers, we compared type 2 diabetes prevalence among oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC) patients and population controls. Diabetes increased the risk of OAC (adjusted odds ratio 1.59, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.04–2.43), although the risk was attenuated after further adjusting for body mass index (1.32, 95% CI 0.85–2.05)

    How Can Public Health Approaches and Perspectives Advance Hearing Health Care?

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    This commentary explores the role of public health programs and themes on hearing health care. Ongoing engagement within the hearing professional community is needed to determine how to change the landscape and identify important features in the evolution of population hearing health care. Why and how to leverage existing public health programs and develop new programs to improve hearing health in older individuals is an important topic. Hearing professionals are encouraged to reflect on these themes and recommendations and join the discussion about the future of hearing science on a population level

    Revisiting Oto-Acoustic Emissions

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