Rhode Island Hospital

Functional seizures: care experiences of U.S. Veterans and their care partners

Functional seizures (FS) present substantial diagnostic and treatment challenges, particularly for Veterans with multiple medical and psychiatric comorbidities including post traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders and traumatic brain injury. To more effectively care for Vetera...

Outcomes of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy-Augmented Surgery in the Management of Subcortical Glioblastoma.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Subcortical glioblastomas present surgical challenges owing to their proximity to critical anatomy. In this study, we assessed the utility of laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) in the management of subcortical glioblastomas. METHODS: Clinical out...

Influence of Chronic Kidney Disease on Outcomes After Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Angioplasty for Coronary In-Stent Restenosis

BACKGROUND: Drug-coated balloons (DCB) are superior to conventional balloon angioplasty in coronary in-stent restenosis. The influence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on outcomes after DCB for in-stent restenosis is not well described. METHODS: A post hoc analysis of the AGENT ID...

Prepregnancy Diet Quality Index and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

This cohort study of US births examines the association of preconception diet quality with adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Impact of Nearby Hospital Closure on Surgical Services: A Retrospective Quasi-Experimental Study

BACKGROUND: Hospital closures are increasing because of consolidation, acquisition, and rising operating costs, yet their effects on surgical workload redistribution within regional health systems remain poorly defined. We evaluated the impact of an urban hospital closure on oper...

Disclosure of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatients: Differences by Sexual and Gender Minority Status.

Rates of adolescent suicide have risen over the last 10 years, creating a public health crisis. Disclosure of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) is one help-seeking strategy available to adolescents. Estimates from prior studies on the frequency of youth STB disclosure vary c...

Longitudinal Quantitative Mapping of Meniscal Morphological and Signal Intensity Differences After ACL Surgery

BACKGROUND: Meniscal tears are frequently associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Evaluating longitudinal changes in meniscal integrity using quantitative magnetic resonance imaging after ACL surgery may provide valuable insight into joint recovery and subseque...