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Lack of Primary Care Continuity Predicts Readmission Risk Among Socially Vulnerable Trauma Populations

Introduction Early unplanned trauma readmission (UR-30) is not well-understood. Social vulnerability indices (SVIs) and primary care access were postulated as contributing factors to discharge outcomes. Methods Retrospective propensity-matched analysis at a Level I Trauma Center...

Farm Animal-Related Trauma in an Aging Agricultural Workforce: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study in Southern Appalachia

Agriculture remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and livestock-related trauma represents an important source of injury in rural communities. As the agricultural workforce ages, understanding age-related differences in farm animal-related trauma has b...