2023
CT With CTA Versus MRI in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Dizziness: Analysis Using Propensity Score Matching.
Tu L, Navaratnam D, Melnick E, Forman H, Venkatesh A, Malhotra A, Yaesoubi R, Sureshanand S, Sheth K, Mahajan A. CT With CTA Versus MRI in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Dizziness: Analysis Using Propensity Score Matching. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2023, 221: 836-845. PMID: 37404082, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.23.29617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDizzinessEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedPropensity ScoreRetrospective StudiesStrokeTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsSecondary stroke prevention medicationsStroke prevention medicationsEmergency departmentPrevention medicationsEchocardiography evaluationPosterior circulation strokeProportion of patientsGroup of patientsPhysical examination findingsNeuroimaging resultsUse of MRIReview of systemsGreater frequencyPropensity-score matchingExamination findingsRetrospective studyED readmissionMedical historyHead CTClinical impactMRI examinationsBrain MRINeck CTADizzinessPatients
2022
Perioperative magnetic resonance imaging in breast cancer care: Distinct adoption trajectories among physician patient-sharing networks
Xu X, Soulos PR, Herrin J, Wang SY, Pollack CE, Killelea BK, Forman HP, Gross CP. Perioperative magnetic resonance imaging in breast cancer care: Distinct adoption trajectories among physician patient-sharing networks. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0265188. PMID: 35290417, PMCID: PMC8923453, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265188.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBreast NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMastectomyMedicarePhysiciansPractice Patterns, Physicians'United StatesConceptsPhysician patient-sharing networksPerioperative magnetic resonance imagingClinical risk factorsMagnetic resonance imagingPatient clinical risk factorsPatient-sharing networksBreast cancer careRisk-adjusted ratesMastectomy usePhysician networksCancer careRisk factorsEnd Results-Medicare databaseCharacteristics of patientsProportion of patientsBreast cancer surgeryComposition of patientsMRI adoptionDistinct trajectoriesMore patientsCancer surgeryClinical outcomesCancer specialistsMRI usePatients
2020
Impact of Radiologist-Driven Change-Order Requests on Outpatient CT and MRI Examinations
Pourjabbar S, Cavallo JJ, Arango J, Tocino I, Staib LH, Imanzadeh A, Forman HP, Pahade JK. Impact of Radiologist-Driven Change-Order Requests on Outpatient CT and MRI Examinations. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2020, 17: 1014-1024. PMID: 31954708, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2019.12.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingOutpatientsPhysical ExaminationRadiologistsTomography, X-Ray Computed
2019
Low-Volume and High-Volume Readers of Neurological and Musculoskeletal MRI: Achieving Subspecialization in Radiology
Trinh B, Calabrese E, Vu T, Forman HP, Haas BM. Low-Volume and High-Volume Readers of Neurological and Musculoskeletal MRI: Achieving Subspecialization in Radiology. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2019, 17: 314-322. PMID: 31883842, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2019.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Surgeon peer network characteristics and adoption of new imaging techniques in breast cancer: A study of perioperative MRI
Tannenbaum SS, Soulos PR, Herrin J, Pollack CE, Xu X, Christakis NA, Forman HP, Yu JB, Killelea BK, Wang S, Gross CP. Surgeon peer network characteristics and adoption of new imaging techniques in breast cancer: A study of perioperative MRI. Cancer Medicine 2018, 7: 5901-5909. PMID: 30444005, PMCID: PMC6308117, DOI: 10.1002/cam4.1821.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBreast NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMedicarePeer GroupPerioperative PeriodPractice Patterns, Physicians'SEER ProgramSurgeonsUnited StatesConceptsPrimary care physiciansPatient-sharing networksBreast cancerPerioperative MRISubsequent receiptNon-cancer patientsBreast cancer practiceMultivariable hierarchical modelsUse of MRIClinical characteristicsCare physiciansFemale patientsCancer practiceMedicare databaseNew imaging techniquesMedicare sampleStage 0Claims dataPatientsPhysician groupsMRISurgeonsCancerEquivocal evidencePhysiciansCost-effectiveness of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cervical Clearance of Obtunded Blunt Trauma After a Normal Computed Tomographic Finding
Wu X, Malhotra A, Geng B, Kalra VB, Abbed K, Forman HP, Sanelli P. Cost-effectiveness of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cervical Clearance of Obtunded Blunt Trauma After a Normal Computed Tomographic Finding. JAMA Surgery 2018, 153: 625-632. PMID: 29541757, PMCID: PMC5875318, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.0099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCervical VertebraeCost-Benefit AnalysisFollow-Up StudiesHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingSpinal InjuriesTomography, X-Ray ComputedWounds, NonpenetratingConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingBlunt traumaResonance imagingCervical clearanceNeurologic deficitsTomographic findingsHealth benefitsNational Spinal Cord Injury DatabaseSpinal Cord Injury DatabaseCost of MRISpecificity of MRIUse of MRIPermanent neurologic deficitsGroup of patientsComputed tomographic findingsNegative predictive valueProbabilistic sensitivity analysesCost-effectiveness analysisLower health benefitsCervical CTCT findingsInitial CTNormal CTCervical collarCervical spine
2017
Cost-effectiveness of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cervical Spine Clearance of Neurologically Intact Patients With Blunt Trauma
Wu X, Malhotra A, Geng B, Liu R, Abbed K, Forman HP, Sanelli P. Cost-effectiveness of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cervical Spine Clearance of Neurologically Intact Patients With Blunt Trauma. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2017, 71: 64-73. PMID: 28826754, DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2017.07.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAftercareCervical VertebraeCost-Benefit AnalysisDecision Support TechniquesHealth Care CostsHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMarkov ChainsModels, EconomicQuality-Adjusted Life YearsSensitivity and SpecificitySpinal InjuriesTomography, X-Ray ComputedUnited StatesWounds, NonpenetratingConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingCervical computed tomographyBlunt traumaIntact patientsUnstable injuriesCT resultsResonance imagingCost of MRICervical spine clearanceIncidence of patientsPermanent neurologic deficitsHealth benefitsNegative predictive valueProbabilistic sensitivity analysesInitial CT resultsCervical clearanceSpine clearanceNeurologic deficitsHard collarCord injuryPatient populationAlert patientsComputed tomographyPredictive valuePatientsThe Impact of Social Contagion on Physician Adoption of Advanced Imaging Tests in Breast Cancer
Pollack CE, Soulos PR, Herrin J, Xu X, Christakis NA, Forman HP, Yu JB, Killelea BK, Wang SY, Gross CP. The Impact of Social Contagion on Physician Adoption of Advanced Imaging Tests in Breast Cancer. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2017, 109: djw330. PMID: 28376191, PMCID: PMC6059114, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djw330.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingBaseline usePositron emission tomography scanEnd Results-MedicareEmission tomography scanBreast cancer practiceImaging modalitiesAdvanced imaging testsHierarchical logistic regression modelsLogistic regression modelsPatient characteristicsUnproven benefitCancer practiceMRI/PETTomography scanBreast cancerMRI useImaging testsClinical practicePET useResonance imagingPET imagingPhysician peersPhysician adoptionBaseline period
2016
Utility of MRI for cervical spine clearance after blunt traumatic injury: a meta-analysis
Malhotra A, Wu X, Kalra VB, Nardini HK, Liu R, Abbed KM, Forman HP. Utility of MRI for cervical spine clearance after blunt traumatic injury: a meta-analysis. European Radiology 2016, 27: 1148-1160. PMID: 27334017, DOI: 10.1007/s00330-016-4426-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCervical VertebraeCost-Benefit AnalysisDatabases, FactualHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingSpinal InjuriesTomography, X-Ray ComputedWounds, NonpenetratingConceptsPositive finding rateUnstable injuriesUtility of MRIAlert patientsPooled incidenceCervical spine trauma patientsCervical spine clearanceBlunt traumatic injurySpine trauma patientsMajor medical databasesFurther studiesCS clearanceSpine clearanceTrauma patientsAwake patientsNegative CTTraumatic injuryPatientsUnique citationsSystematic reviewInjuryPositive findingsIncidenceMRIHigh false positive rateComparison of CT and MRI findings for cervical spine clearance in obtunded patients without high impact trauma
Wu X, Durand D, Kalra VB, Liu R, Forman HP, Malhotra A. Comparison of CT and MRI findings for cervical spine clearance in obtunded patients without high impact trauma. Clinical Neurology And Neurosurgery 2016, 145: 106-107. PMID: 26996972, DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2016.03.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLetter to the Editor Regarding “Adjacent Level Ligamentous Injury Associated with Traumatic Cervical Spine Fractures: Indications for Imaging and Implications for Treatment”
Wu X, Kalra VB, Forman HP, Malhotra A. Letter to the Editor Regarding “Adjacent Level Ligamentous Injury Associated with Traumatic Cervical Spine Fractures: Indications for Imaging and Implications for Treatment”. World Neurosurgery 2016, 86: 6. PMID: 26856785, DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2015.07.060.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCervical VertebraeFemaleHumansLigaments, ArticularMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleSpinal FracturesSpinal Injuries
2015
Letter to the Editor regarding “is magnetic resonance imaging in addition to a computed tomographic scan necessary to identify clinically significant cervical spine injuries in obtunded blunt trauma patients?”
Wu X, Kalra VB, Forman HP, Malhotra A. Letter to the Editor regarding “is magnetic resonance imaging in addition to a computed tomographic scan necessary to identify clinically significant cervical spine injuries in obtunded blunt trauma patients?”. The American Journal Of Surgery 2015, 211: 825-826. PMID: 26782805, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.07.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCervical VertebraeFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMalePractice Guidelines as TopicSpinal InjuriesTomography, X-Ray ComputedWounds, NonpenetratingLetter to the Editor regarding “Systematic review of flexion/extension radiography of the cervical spine in trauma patients”
Wu X, Kalra VB, Forman HP, Malhotra A. Letter to the Editor regarding “Systematic review of flexion/extension radiography of the cervical spine in trauma patients”. European Journal Of Radiology 2015, 84: 2686-2687. PMID: 26381447, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2015.09.002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
MRI and CT imaging: how fast can reimbursement be cut?
Forman HP. MRI and CT imaging: how fast can reimbursement be cut? American Journal Of Roentgenology 2006, 187: 601-2. PMID: 16928917, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.06.0915.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
A comprehensive portrait of teleradiology in radiology practices: results from the American College of Radiology's 1999 Survey.
Larson DB, Cypel YS, Forman HP, Sunshine JH. A comprehensive portrait of teleradiology in radiology practices: results from the American College of Radiology's 1999 Survey. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2005, 185: 24-35. PMID: 15972394, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.185.1.01850024.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Self-referred whole-body imaging: where are we now?
Kalish GM, Bhargavan M, Sunshine JH, Forman HP. Self-referred whole-body imaging: where are we now? Radiology 2004, 233: 353-8. PMID: 15459320, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2332031964.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMRI in the diagnosis of cartilage injury in the wrist.
Haims AH, Moore AE, Schweitzer ME, Morrison WB, Deely D, Culp RW, Forman HP. MRI in the diagnosis of cartilage injury in the wrist. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2004, 182: 1267-70. PMID: 15100130, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.182.5.1821267.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCartilageChildFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesWrist Injuries