2024
A novel approach to craniofacial analysis using automated 3D landmarking of the skull
Wilke F, Matthews H, Herrick N, Dopkins N, Claes P, Walsh S. A novel approach to craniofacial analysis using automated 3D landmarking of the skull. Scientific Reports 2024, 14: 12381. PMID: 38811771, PMCID: PMC11137148, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63137-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman skullCone-beam computed tomographyCentroid sizeCranial anatomyBone variationLandmark setsVault regionCraniofacial analysisSkullMorphological researchBone masksEvolutionary underpinningsIntraclass coefficientQuantification of variationCT imageryBone surfaceLandmarksCraniofacial structuresBone phenotypeLevel of concordanceManually placed landmarksShape analysisAutomatic landmarkingSkull scanIndependent observers
2023
Lay health worker research personnel for home-based data collection in clinical and translational research: Qualitative and quantitative findings from two trials in hard-to-reach populations
Wagner J, Barth C, Bermúdez-Millán A, Buxton O, Kong S, Kuoch T, Lampert R, Pérez-Escamilla R, Scully M, Segura-Pérez S. Lay health worker research personnel for home-based data collection in clinical and translational research: Qualitative and quantitative findings from two trials in hard-to-reach populations. Journal Of Clinical And Translational Science 2023, 7: e228. PMID: 38028343, PMCID: PMC10643917, DOI: 10.1017/cts.2023.647.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTranslational research studiesHealth workersTranslational researchCommunity-based organizationsHome-based data collectionDiabetic participantsFidelity checklistResearch personnelIndependent observersParticipant safetyLHRLower ratesReach populationsTrialsResearch rolesData collectionResearch studiesQualitative interviewsStudyQuantitative findingsRoleWeeks
2019
The feasibility of contrast echocardiography in the assessment of right ventricular size and function
Pereira JB, Essa M, Ugonabo I, Hur DJ, Crandall I, Vaccarelli M, Sugeng L. The feasibility of contrast echocardiography in the assessment of right ventricular size and function. Echocardiography 2019, 36: 1979-1988. PMID: 31633241, DOI: 10.1111/echo.14504.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight ventricular evaluationRight ventricular sizeSegmental wall motionRight ventricular imagingRV-focused viewWall motionRight ventricle evaluationContrast enhancementWilcoxon signed-rank testInter-observer agreementRV dimensionsEchocardiography studyIntra-observer reproducibilityVentricular sizeSigned-rank testContrast echocardiographyRV imagingAnatomical assessmentVentricular imagingPatientsPercent agreementIrregular rhythmTotal segmentsIndependent observersSample t-test
2018
Left and right ventricular parameters corrected with threshold-based quantification method in a normal cohort analyzed by three independent observers with various training-degree
Csecs I, Czimbalmos C, Suhai F, Mikle R, Mirzahosseini A, Dohy Z, Szűcs A, Kiss A, Simor T, Tóth A, Merkely B, Vágó H. Left and right ventricular parameters corrected with threshold-based quantification method in a normal cohort analyzed by three independent observers with various training-degree. The International Journal Of Cardiovascular Imaging 2018, 34: 1127-1133. PMID: 29492774, DOI: 10.1007/s10554-018-1322-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac magnetic resonancePapillary musclesInterobserver agreementIndependent observersShort-axis cine imagesCardiac magnetic resonance scansRight ventricular parametersRV ejection fractionRight ventricular functionInvestigate interobserver variabilityGlobal intraclass correlation coefficientAssess LVIntraclass correlation coefficientRV parametersEjection fractionVentricular parametersVentricular functionHealthy volunteersCine imagesLV parametersEnd-diastolicInterobserver variabilityMeasure LVEnd-systoleTB method
2011
Prospective evaluation of aerosol delivery by a powered nasal nebulizer in the cadaver model
Manes RP, Tong L, Batra PS. Prospective evaluation of aerosol delivery by a powered nasal nebulizer in the cadaver model. International Forum Of Allergy & Rhinology 2011, 1: 366-371. PMID: 22287468, DOI: 10.1002/alr.20057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior nasal cavityEthmoid cavitySphenoid sinusOlfactory cleftFrontal sinusMiddle meatusMaxillary sinusSphenoethmoid recessEndoscopic sinus surgerySignificant increaseFESS groupNasal nebulizerOperated specimensPostoperative settingTopical medicationsProspective evaluationSinus surgeryParanasal sinusesNasal cavityLothrop procedureNebulizer deviceSinusFrozen cadaver headsStatistical differenceIndependent observers
2006
Task Analysis of the Preincision Period in a Pediatric Operating Suite: An Independent Observer-Based Study of 656 Cases
Saadat H, Escobar A, Davis EA, Ehrenwerth J, Watrous G, Fisch GS, Kain ZN, Barash PG. Task Analysis of the Preincision Period in a Pediatric Operating Suite: An Independent Observer-Based Study of 656 Cases. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2006, 103: 928-931. PMID: 17000806, DOI: 10.1213/01.ane.0000232493.82575.6c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsASA physical statusPhysical statusSurgical preparation timeSurgical servicesAnesthesia release timeIndependent observersCase lengthCross-sectional investigationMean ARTPreincision periodAnesthetic techniqueInvasive monitoringSurgical casesOlder childrenOperating suiteYoung childrenSurgeryChildrenAgeAnesthesia residentsWide variabilityTraining levelStatusMinLonger artResident Teaching Versus the Operating Room Schedule: An Independent Observer-Based Study of 1558 Cases
Davis EA, Escobar A, Ehrenwerth J, Watrous GA, Fisch GS, Kain ZN, Barash PG. Resident Teaching Versus the Operating Room Schedule: An Independent Observer-Based Study of 1558 Cases. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2006, 103: 932-937. PMID: 17000807, DOI: 10.1213/01.ane.0000232444.52274.7a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsASA physical status classificationTertiary academic medical centerPeri-induction periodPhysical status classificationAcademic medical centerMajority of casesSurgical incisionObservational studySurgical proceduresMedical CenterClinician trainingSurgical casesMean increaseOperating roomIncisionIndependent observersOperating room suiteStatus classificationOperating room scheduleCase lengthAnesthesiology residentsSurgical case lengthRoom efficiencyRoom scheduleTask Analysis of the Preincision Surgical Period: An Independent Observer-Based Study of 1558 Cases
Escobar A, Davis EA, Ehrenwerth J, Watrous GA, Fisch GS, Kain ZN, Barash PG. Task Analysis of the Preincision Surgical Period: An Independent Observer-Based Study of 1558 Cases. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2006, 103: 922-927. PMID: 17000805, DOI: 10.1213/01.ane.0000232443.24914.8d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnesthesia release timeASA physical statusTertiary medical centerIndependent observersBody mass indexMultivariate regression analysisCase lengthMean ARTPreincision periodART durationElective surgeryMass indexProspective studyAnesthetic inductionSurgical preparation timeSurgical periodMedical CenterPerformance of anesthesiologistsInvasive monitoringNursing staffAnesthesia personnelPhysical statusCase numbers
1999
Comparative analysis of early and late angiographic outcomes using two quantitative algorithms in the Balloon versus Optimal Atherectomy Trial (BOAT)
Lansky A, Popma J, Cutlip D, Ho K, Abizaid A, Saucedo J, Zhang Y, Senerchia C, Kuntz R, Leon M, Baim D, Investigators F. Comparative analysis of early and late angiographic outcomes using two quantitative algorithms in the Balloon versus Optimal Atherectomy Trial (BOAT). The American Journal Of Cardiology 1999, 83: 1611-1616. PMID: 10392863, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(99)00166-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMinimal lumen diameterPercent diameter stenosisBaseline minimal lumen diameterDiameter stenosisReference diameterDirectional atherectomyBaseline measurementsBaseline reference diameterQuantitative angiographic analysisLate angiographic outcomeAngiographic findingsAngiographic outcomesRestenosis rateBalloon angioplastyAngiographic analysisTreatment benefitTreatment groupsAngiographic laboratoryLumen diameterStenosisIndependent observersLesion irregularityAtherectomyPatientsTrials
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