University of Utah Health Care

Prognostic implications of complications during VA-ECMO for cardiogenic shock

PURPOSE: Veno-arterial extracorporeal oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides comprehensive cardiopulmonary support in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS), but may result in complications. While complications rates are known, their impact on risk of death remains largely unknown. METHODS...

CT Use for Pediatric Mild Brain Injuries by Hospital Type: 2017 to 2023

OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to descriptively examine national patterns of head computed tomography (CT) use for pediatric patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) across adult, pediatric, and mixed hospitals. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of children aged o...

Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of oblique injuries: Introduction of the deadrise sign

Oblique injuries are a common sports-related injury to the lateral abdominal wall, most commonly caused by forceful trunk rotation, which tears the internal oblique from the undersurface of the lower ribs. Despite increased awareness and prevention efforts, these injuries remain...

Characteristics of ascitic fluid and diagnosis of bacterial peritonitis in malignant ascites: An observational study

Abstract Background Bacterial peritonitis in patients with malignant ascites (BP‐MA) is an understudied, high‐mortality condition. While ascitic polymorphonuclear (PMN) cell count ≥ 250 cells/mm 3 defines the diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in patients with c...

Cardiolipin deficiency disrupts electron transport chain and drives steatohepatitis

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a progressive disorder marked by lipid accumulation, leading to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). A key feature of the transition to MASH involves oxidative stress resulting from defects in...

The Impact of Septorhinoplasty on Work Productivity and Activity Impairment: A Multi‐Institutional, Prospective Cohort

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of septorhinoplasty on work productivity and activity impairment. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective cohort. SETTING: Four tertiary institutions. METHODS: Adults undergoing septorhinoplasty were administered surveys preoperatively and 3 to 8 months postop...