2024
The disproportionate impact of peer learning on emergency radiology
Czerminski J, Pahade J, Davis M, Mezrich J. The disproportionate impact of peer learning on emergency radiology. Emergency Radiology 2024, 31: 133-139. PMID: 38261134, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02207-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmergency radiologistsPotential learning opportunitiesFollow-up reviewEmergency department patientsPost hoc analysisIncreasing case volumePediatric patientsCT examsAttending radiologistsAcademic medical centerCase volumeLearning methodsDepartment patientsPurposeThe useHoc analysisShorter turn-around timeMedical CenterRadiologistsAttending coveragePeer learning methodLearning feedbackHospital systemPatientsAnalysis of variance
2023
Deferral of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Testing Before Contrast-Enhanced CT in Low-Risk Emergency Department Patients: Assessment of Safety and Impact on Throughput
Gunabushanam G, Asch D, van Luling J, Kuehne A, Alkukhun A, Staib L, Venkatesh A, Pahade J. Deferral of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Testing Before Contrast-Enhanced CT in Low-Risk Emergency Department Patients: Assessment of Safety and Impact on Throughput. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2023, 21: 52-60. PMID: 37939813, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2023.11.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute kidney injuryChronic kidney diseaseContrast-enhanced CTLower riskED providersMedian OSEGFR testingContrast-induced acute kidney injuryLow-risk emergency department patientsLow-risk ED patientsProportion of patientsEmergency department patientsClinical risk assessmentGlomerular filtration rate testingAssessment of safetyChronic dialysisKidney injuryDepartment patientsED patientsEGFR valuesKidney diseaseRisk factorsPatientsCECT studiesRisk
2022
Practice Management Strategies for Imaging Facilities Facing an Acute Iodinated Contrast Media Shortage.
Cavallo J, Pahade J. Practice Management Strategies for Imaging Facilities Facing an Acute Iodinated Contrast Media Shortage. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2022, 219: 666-670. PMID: 35549445, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.22.27969.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Adapting the modified barium swallow: modifications to improve safety in the setting of airborne respiratory illnesses like COVID-19
Goldman AR, Pahade JK, Langton-Frost NA, Hodges CA, Taylor AM, Bova G, Azadi JR. Adapting the modified barium swallow: modifications to improve safety in the setting of airborne respiratory illnesses like COVID-19. Abdominal Radiology 2021, 46: 3058-3065. PMID: 33772613, PMCID: PMC7998084, DOI: 10.1007/s00261-021-03025-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSARS-CoV-2Barium swallowCOVID-19Health care worker safetyHealth care workersRespiratory infectionsRespiratory illnessOnward transmissionPatientsCare workersFluoroscopy suiteStaff safetyPotential riskRiskSafetySwallowsBest practicesSafety measuresCoughSuctioningProtocol workflowIllnessInfectionMultidisciplinary development
2020
Creating a Radiology Call Center Hotline and “HOT” Sites: Centralizing Radiology Questions and Cohorting Out-patient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jang B, Facchini D, Staib L, Fernandez A, Pye S, Goodman RT, Granucci C, Nardecchia N, Pahade JK. Creating a Radiology Call Center Hotline and “HOT” Sites: Centralizing Radiology Questions and Cohorting Out-patient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Current Problems In Diagnostic Radiology 2020, 50: 665-668. PMID: 33036812, PMCID: PMC7519410, DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2020.09.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient encountersMost common reasonsCOVID-19 symptomsOut-patient careCOVID-19High-quality patientDate of studyCOVID-19 screeningQuality patientCOVID-19 transmissionX-ray examsCommon reasonRadiology technologistsPatientsCOVID-19 pandemicTime of examImaging sitesCareRadiology operationsExamTotal
2019
Outcomes for patients with borderline resectable (BR) and locally advanced (LA) pancreatic cancer (PC) treated with induction FOLFIRINOX (FFX) +/- radiation (RT) followed by surgery compared to induction FFX followed by consolidative RT.
Cecchini M, Miccio J, Pahade J, Lacy J, Salem R, Johnson S, Stein S, Kortmansky J, Johung K. Outcomes for patients with borderline resectable (BR) and locally advanced (LA) pancreatic cancer (PC) treated with induction FOLFIRINOX (FFX) +/- radiation (RT) followed by surgery compared to induction FFX followed by consolidative RT. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: 437-437. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.4_suppl.437.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Delayed Growth in Incidental Pancreatic Cysts: Are the Current American College of Radiology Recommendations for Follow-up Appropriate?
Brook OR, Beddy P, Pahade J, Couto C, Brennan I, Patel P, Brook A, Pedrosa I. Delayed Growth in Incidental Pancreatic Cysts: Are the Current American College of Radiology Recommendations for Follow-up Appropriate? Radiology 2015, 278: 752-61. PMID: 26348231, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2015140972.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIncidental pancreatic cystsCurrent American CollegePancreatic cystsAmerican CollegeRadiology recommendationsCyst sizeInstitutional review board-approved HIPAA-compliant retrospective studyIntraductal papillary mucinous neoplasmMedian cyst sizeMajority of patientsHIPAA-compliant retrospective studyHigh-grade dysplasiaPapillary mucinous neoplasmMagnetic resonance examinationMedian followCyst characteristicsMedian imagingPancreatic surgeryMucinous neoplasmsRetrospective studyPancreatic adenocarcinomaPatient levelCyst dimensionsKruskal-Wallis testPatients
2012
Reviewing imaging examination results with a radiologist immediately after study completion: patient preferences and assessment of feasibility in an academic department.
Pahade J, Couto C, Davis RB, Patel P, Siewert B, Rosen MP. Reviewing imaging examination results with a radiologist immediately after study completion: patient preferences and assessment of feasibility in an academic department. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2012, 199: 844-51. PMID: 22997377, PMCID: PMC3786865, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.11.8064.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDuration of consultationExamination findingsHearing resultsPatient preferencesUltrasound examinationOrdering providerExamination resultsMost patientsProspective surveyAbnormal resultsStudy completionNormal resultsImaging examinationsRadiology resultsPatientsAssessment of feasibilityAnxiety levelsRadiologistsAverage waitCTConsultationAverage wait timeExaminationWait timeCommunication of results
2011
Incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with multiple myeloma undergoing contrast-enhanced CT.
Pahade JK, LeBedis CA, Raptopoulos VD, Avigan DE, Yam CS, Kruskal JB, Pedrosa I. Incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with multiple myeloma undergoing contrast-enhanced CT. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2011, 196: 1094-101. PMID: 21512075, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.10.5152.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContrast-induced nephropathyContrast-enhanced CTDevelopment of CINAverage creatinine levelCreatinine levelsMicroglobulin levelsCECT examinationsMultiple myelomaCT examinationsBlood urea nitrogen-creatinine ratioIncidence of CINNormal creatinine levelsHistory of diabetesAssociated risk factorsBence Jones proteinuriaDiagnosis of myelomaHistory of myelomaContrast agentsAlbumin levelsRetrospective reviewPatient populationMedical recordsRisk factorsLower riskPatients