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Full-Text Articles in Radiology
Accuracy Of Small-Field High Energy Photon Using Plastic Scintillation Detector In Heterogenous Media Compared With Model-Based Algorithm Calculation, Thanat Kaewsuksri
Accuracy Of Small-Field High Energy Photon Using Plastic Scintillation Detector In Heterogenous Media Compared With Model-Based Algorithm Calculation, Thanat Kaewsuksri
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Some radiotherapy techniques such as stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) has the challenges in small field dosimetry in heterogenous media. This study aims at evaluating the accuracy of W2 plastic scintillation detector (PSD) compared with the calculation from algorithms for small-field high energy photon in heterogenous media. The characteristics of W2-PSD were studied. The percentage depth dose (PDD) of 6 FFF and 10 FFF with various field sizes ranging from 1x1 to 4x4 cm2 were measured in solid water phantom with low-density inhomogeneities slabs of air (Styrofoam) and lung (cork) and high-density inhomogeneity slab of aluminum. The characteristics of W2 plastic …
Validation Of Independent Software-Based Calculation In Patient-Specific Quality Assurance, Yasmine Joy Labagnoy
Validation Of Independent Software-Based Calculation In Patient-Specific Quality Assurance, Yasmine Joy Labagnoy
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The Mobius3D software addresses limitations lacking in measurement-based methods in patient-specific QA. The objective of this study is to validate its dosimetric performance against conventionally used portal dose measurements using gamma analysis and confidence limits. First, a total of 240 patient-specific QA plans for the Varian Halcyon linear accelerator were collected. Then, the EPID was characterized and the Mobius3D software commissioned through plan verification. Then all patient-specific plans underwent QA using the Portal Dosimetry software and the Mobius3D. The EPID exhibited high reproducibility, dose linearity, and stable dose rate, gantry speed, and MLC speed responses. QA data were assessed using …
Comparative Dosimetry Between 2d Planar-Based And Hybrid-Based Method For Personalized 177 Lu-Psma I&T And 177lu-Dotatate Therapy, Wuri Handayani
Comparative Dosimetry Between 2d Planar-Based And Hybrid-Based Method For Personalized 177 Lu-Psma I&T And 177lu-Dotatate Therapy, Wuri Handayani
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Targeted radionuclide therapy (TRT) uses unsealed radiation sources that are accumulated in the target tissues to deliver a damaging radiation dose to the cancerous cells, and a part of the radiopharmaceutical will end up in non-targeted tissues. To avoid treatment-related side effects, dosimetry is mandatory for TRT for each treatment cycle. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the feasibility of 2D planar-based dosimetry and hybrid-based dosimetry for 177Lu-PSMA I&T and 177Lu-DOTATATE therapy. Whole-body planar images and SPECT/CT images were acquired from 27 treatment cycles, 18 patients (13 patients for 177Lu-PSMA I&T and 5 patients for 177Lu-DOTATATE treatment) at immediately, …
Dosimetric Comparison Between Single-Energy Ct And Dual-Energy Ct For Relative Stopping Power Estimation In Proton Therapy, Thamonwan Chirdchid
Dosimetric Comparison Between Single-Energy Ct And Dual-Energy Ct For Relative Stopping Power Estimation In Proton Therapy, Thamonwan Chirdchid
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
In proton therapy treatment planning, dose calculation requires CT calibration curve by relating CT number (HU) to relative stopping power to water (RSP). The CT calibration curve and the RSP validation are described for single-energy CT (SECT) and dual-energy CT (DECT). The focus of this work was given on the dosimetric comparison of treatment plans between SECT and DECT-based dose calculation. The 062M CIRS phantom was scanned to access the HU values by GE kVp switching method with single-energy of 120 kVp and dual-energy of 80/140 kVp. The CT calibration curve was generated using the stoichiometric calibration method and implemented …
Tolerance Levels On Dose And Anatomic Variation For Adaptive Radiotherapy Based On Statistical Process Control For Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Rudjaya Intaprom
Tolerance Levels On Dose And Anatomic Variation For Adaptive Radiotherapy Based On Statistical Process Control For Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Rudjaya Intaprom
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is one of the most common cancers in Thailand and worldwide. During the long course of treatment, patients often change of anatomy in both the shape and the volume. The deviation of the delivered dose has long been a clinical concern. Adaptive radiotherapy (ART) technique is a treatment process that prevents the dose changes to clinical target volume (CTV) and organs at risk (OARs). The purpose of this study was proposed to method to set the action levels for replanning in NPC and to evaluate the dose differences of CTV and OARs by planning CT and weekly …
The Study Of Local Diagnostic Reference Levels Of Computed Tomography Procedures At Phramongkutklao Hospital, Sutasinee Mahasub
The Study Of Local Diagnostic Reference Levels Of Computed Tomography Procedures At Phramongkutklao Hospital, Sutasinee Mahasub
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Computed Tomography (CT) is a medical modality of 3D imaging technique using the X-ray photons rotate, transmit and detect the radiation by the multi-detectors. The CT examination results in the higher patient dose than the general radiography. The objective of this study was to establish the Local DRLs of patient radiation dose in CT procedures at Phramongkutklao Hospital. This study is a retrospective analysis at a single center from January-August 2021. Two CT scanners: 160 slices MDCT manufactured by Canon, model AquilionTM Prime and 640 slices MDCT manufactured by Canon, model AquilionTM One Prism have been used to collect the …
Automated Method Of Corrected Effective Diameter For Ssde In Thoracic Imaging Ct Using Cnn, Sakultala Ruenjit
Automated Method Of Corrected Effective Diameter For Ssde In Thoracic Imaging Ct Using Cnn, Sakultala Ruenjit
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This study aimed to automatically determine the corrected effective diameter (Deffcorr) using convolutional neural network (CNN) for simplified SSDE calculation in thoracic CT. Transaxial images of 108 adult patients underwent thoracic CT without contrast at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (KCMH) were collected. To calculate the Deffcorr according to Mihailidis et al., the average relative electron densities for lung tissue (ρelung=0.3), for other tissues (ρetissue=1.0) and for bone (ρebone=1.2) were employed to correct the lateral and anteroposterior dimension. The CNN network architecture based on the U-Net algorithm was used for automated image segmentation. The 108 thoracic CT images and generated segmentation …
The Psychological Impact Of The Covid-19 Outbreak On Pregnancy And Mother-Infant Prenatal Bonding, Muhammad O Awiwi, Khaled M Elsayes, Yehia I Mohamed, Lina Altameemi, Migena Gjoni, Omayr Muhammad Irshad, Ahmed Sayed Ahmed, Ahmad O Kaseb, Usama Salem
The Psychological Impact Of The Covid-19 Outbreak On Pregnancy And Mother-Infant Prenatal Bonding, Muhammad O Awiwi, Khaled M Elsayes, Yehia I Mohamed, Lina Altameemi, Migena Gjoni, Omayr Muhammad Irshad, Ahmed Sayed Ahmed, Ahmad O Kaseb, Usama Salem
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
PURPOSE: To identify prognostic clinical and radiologic features in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated with atezolizumab plus bevacizumab.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: Clinical and imaging records of patients with unresectable HCC were retrospectively reviewed, and baseline features were recorded. Patients' records and imaging studies were used to determine the patients' overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine prognostic features. Subanalyses of treatment-naïve patients (who never received local or systemic therapy) and previously treated patients were also performed.
RESULTS: Fifty-five patients were included in the final analysis, 23 (41.8%) of whom were …
Modeling Of Patient-Specific Periaortic Mechanics And Pulmonary Artery Hemodynamics Based On Phase-Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sequences., Johane H. Bracamonte
Modeling Of Patient-Specific Periaortic Mechanics And Pulmonary Artery Hemodynamics Based On Phase-Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sequences., Johane H. Bracamonte
Theses and Dissertations
Inverse modeling in cardiovascular medicine is a collection of methodologies that can provide non-invasive patient-specific estimations of clinical risk factors using medical imaging as inputs. Its incorporation into clinical practice has the potential to improve diagnosis and treatment planning with low associated risks and costs.
Herein, three different phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) modalities were implemented as input data, displacement encoding with stimulated echoes (DENSE MRI) applied, and time-resolved velocity encoding phase-contrast MRI, in 1D and 3D, applied to pulmonary artery (PA) hemodynamics.
A model to account for the effect of periaortic interactions due to static and dynamic structures …
The Pathology Fellowship Application Crisis: The Current State And Suggestions For Remediation, Amanda C Herrmann, Cheryl Hanau, Donald Karcher, Douglas C Miller, Alexandra Murtha, Ashley E Sanders, Charles Timmons, Karen L Kaul
The Pathology Fellowship Application Crisis: The Current State And Suggestions For Remediation, Amanda C Herrmann, Cheryl Hanau, Donald Karcher, Douglas C Miller, Alexandra Murtha, Ashley E Sanders, Charles Timmons, Karen L Kaul
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Problems within the Pathology fellowship application process in the US have been recognized and reported for years. Recently, members of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) of the Association of Pathology Chairs (APC) and collaborators collected survey data from the residents themselves and the fellowship programs, as represented by both the fellowship program directors (members of the Fellowship Directors Ad Hoc Committee, FDAHC) and the program administrators (members of the Graduate Medical Education Administrators Section, GMEAS). These data are presented and discussed, and potential steps to resolve some of the problems around fellowship applications in pathology are presented.
Radiographic Findings And Association With Clinical Severity And Outcomes In Critically Ill Patients With Covid-19, Wei Wu, Pavan K Bhatraju, Natalie Cobb, Neha A Sathe, Kevin I Duan, Kevin P Seitz, Matthew R Thau, Clifford C Sung, Daniel S Hippe, Gautham Reddy, Sudhakar Pipavath
Radiographic Findings And Association With Clinical Severity And Outcomes In Critically Ill Patients With Covid-19, Wei Wu, Pavan K Bhatraju, Natalie Cobb, Neha A Sathe, Kevin I Duan, Kevin P Seitz, Matthew R Thau, Clifford C Sung, Daniel S Hippe, Gautham Reddy, Sudhakar Pipavath
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
PURPOSE: To describe evolution and severity of radiographic findings and assess association with disease severity and outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective study included 62 COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Clinical data was obtained from electronic medical records. A total of 270 chest radiographs were reviewed and qualitatively scored (CXR score) using a severity scale of 0-30. Radiographic findings were correlated with clinical severity and outcome.
RESULTS: The CXR score increases from a median initial score of 10 at hospital presentation to the median peak CXR score of 18 within a …
Detecting Primary Progressive Aphasia Atrophy Patterns: A Comparison Of Visual Assessment And Quantitative Neuroimaging Techniques, Stephanie Franczak, Jessica Pommy, Greta Minor, Chandler Zolliecoffer, Manav Bhalla, Mohit Agarwal, Andrew Nencka, Yang Wang, Andrew Klein, Darren O'Neill, Jude Henry, Glass Umfleet
Detecting Primary Progressive Aphasia Atrophy Patterns: A Comparison Of Visual Assessment And Quantitative Neuroimaging Techniques, Stephanie Franczak, Jessica Pommy, Greta Minor, Chandler Zolliecoffer, Manav Bhalla, Mohit Agarwal, Andrew Nencka, Yang Wang, Andrew Klein, Darren O'Neill, Jude Henry, Glass Umfleet
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
BACKGROUND: There are now clinically available automated MRI analysis software programs that compare brain volumes of patients to a normative sample and provide
OBJECTIVE: To address this gap in the literature, we examined Neuroreader
METHODS: lvPPA or aMCI patients who underwent MRI with Neuroreader
RESULTS: Cohen's Kappa coefficients were significant in 10 of the 28 computations (
CONCLUSION: Overall, our results indicated moderate to low interrater reliability, and raters never agreed that left asymmetry was present. While lower
The Prevalence And Spectrum Of Reported Incidental Adrenal Abnormalities In Abdominal Computed Tomography Of Cancer Patients: The Experience Of A Comprehensive Cancer Center, Aiham Qdaisat, Sara Bedrose, Obadah Ezzeldin, Ahmed W Moawad, Sai-Ching J Yeung, Khaled M Elsayes, Mouhammed Amir Habra
The Prevalence And Spectrum Of Reported Incidental Adrenal Abnormalities In Abdominal Computed Tomography Of Cancer Patients: The Experience Of A Comprehensive Cancer Center, Aiham Qdaisat, Sara Bedrose, Obadah Ezzeldin, Ahmed W Moawad, Sai-Ching J Yeung, Khaled M Elsayes, Mouhammed Amir Habra
Faculty, Staff and Students Publications
BACKGROUND: The increasing use of computed tomography (CT) has identified many patients with incidental adrenal lesions. Further evaluation of these lesions is often dependent on the language used in the radiology report. Compared to the general population, patients with cancer have a higher risk for adrenal abnormalities, yet data on the prevalence and type of incidental adrenal lesions reported on radiologic reports in cancer patients is limited. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence and nature of adrenal abnormalities as an incidental finding reported on radiology reports of cancer patients evaluated for reasons other than suspected adrenal pathology. …
Three-Dimensional (3d) Anatomic Location, Extension, And Timing Of Severe Osteoradionecrosis Of The Mandible, Lucas G Sapienza, Justin J Thomas, Weiyuan Mai, Alexander N Hanania, Sandeep Hunjan, Vlad C Sandulache, Albert C Chen
Three-Dimensional (3d) Anatomic Location, Extension, And Timing Of Severe Osteoradionecrosis Of The Mandible, Lucas G Sapienza, Justin J Thomas, Weiyuan Mai, Alexander N Hanania, Sandeep Hunjan, Vlad C Sandulache, Albert C Chen
Faculty, Staff and Students Publications
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to describe the topography, extension (volume), and timing of severe osteoradionecrosis (ORN) that required mandible resection in patients previously treated for head and neck cancer at a high-volume Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The records from a reference hyperbaric oxygen clinic were retrospectively analyzed (n = 50, 2018-2021). Inclusion criteria were: I) severe ORN defined as progressive ORN that required resection; II) pathologic confirmation of ORN; and III) availability of pre-operative CT-imaging. Using a radiotherapy (RT) imaging software, we performed a detailed volumetric (3D) analysis of the bone involvement by ORN. …
Factors Associated With Mammographic Breast Density Among Women In Karachi Pakistan, Uzma Shamsi, Shaista Afzal Saeed, Azra Shamsi, Syed Iqbal Azam, David Callen
Factors Associated With Mammographic Breast Density Among Women In Karachi Pakistan, Uzma Shamsi, Shaista Afzal Saeed, Azra Shamsi, Syed Iqbal Azam, David Callen
Community Health Sciences
Background: There are no studies done to evaluate the distribution of mammographic breast density and factors associated with it among Pakistani women.
Methods: Participants included 477 women, who had received either diagnostic or screening mammography at two hospitals in Karachi Pakistan. Mammographic breast density was assessed using the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System. In person interviews were conducted using a detailed questionnaire, to assess risk factors of interest, and venous blood was collected to measure serum vitamin D level at the end of the interview. To determine the association of potential factors with mammographic breast density, multivariable polytomous logistic …
Resting-State Functional Mri Metrics In Patients With Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury And Their Association With Clinical Cognitive Performance., Faezeh Vedaei, Andrew B. Newberg, Md, Mahdi Alizadeh, Jennifer Muller, Shiva Shahrampour, Devon Middleton, Ms, George Zabrecky, Nancy Wintering, Anthony J. Bazzan Md, Daniel A. Monti, Md, Feroze Mohamed, Phd
Resting-State Functional Mri Metrics In Patients With Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury And Their Association With Clinical Cognitive Performance., Faezeh Vedaei, Andrew B. Newberg, Md, Mahdi Alizadeh, Jennifer Muller, Shiva Shahrampour, Devon Middleton, Ms, George Zabrecky, Nancy Wintering, Anthony J. Bazzan Md, Daniel A. Monti, Md, Feroze Mohamed, Phd
Department of Radiology Faculty Papers
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) accounts for more than 80% of people experiencing brain injuries. Symptoms of mTBI include short-term and long-term adverse clinical outcomes. In this study, resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) was conducted to measure voxel-based indices including fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (fALFF), regional homogeneity (ReHo), and functional connectivity (FC) in patients suffering from chronic mTBI; 64 patients with chronic mTBI at least 3 months post injury and 40 healthy controls underwent rs-fMRI scanning. Partial correlation analysis controlling for age and gender was performed within mTBI cohort to explore the association between rs-fMRI metrics and neuropsychological …
Typical Sounding Atypical Diagnostic Conundrum -- A Rare Case Of Mycobacterium Avium Complex (Mac) Presenting With Multiple Cranial Nerve Involvement, Ashwini Kini, Karl Echiverri, Edward J. Escott, Padmaja Sudhakar
Typical Sounding Atypical Diagnostic Conundrum -- A Rare Case Of Mycobacterium Avium Complex (Mac) Presenting With Multiple Cranial Nerve Involvement, Ashwini Kini, Karl Echiverri, Edward J. Escott, Padmaja Sudhakar
Neurology Faculty Publications
Background
MAC infections rarely cause symptomatic systemic infection in immunocompetent healthy individuals. This case brings to light a rare such presentation that gives us a learning point about keeping a strong pre-clinical suspicion for this condition in patients whom lung imaging reveals suspicious cavitary lesions. Starting empiric therapy while awaiting culture results may be considered after weighing risks and benefits in order to achieve the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease.
Case report
A 54 year-old white male presented for evaluation of progressively worsening vertigo, imbalance, vertical diplopia, facial diplegia, bilateral hyperacusis followed by hearing loss, dysphagia, and dysarthria …
Endovascular Approach In The Management Of Idiopathic Myointimal Hyperplasia Of The Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Yash B Shah, Derek Lee, Tamim S Khaddash
Endovascular Approach In The Management Of Idiopathic Myointimal Hyperplasia Of The Inferior Mesenteric Vein, Yash B Shah, Derek Lee, Tamim S Khaddash
Department of Medicine Faculty Papers
Background: Idiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of the mesenteric vein (IMHMV) is a rare, often undiagnosed pathology affecting the colon. Patients typically present with severe abdominal pain and inflammation caused by smooth muscle proliferation of the veins, leading to arterialization, stenosis, and potential occlusion. The etiology remains unclear, but it has been hypothesized that an arteriovenous connection may be associated with the pathology. This is the first reported case indicating such an association. This case additionally highlights the potential utility of endovascular treatment, as endovascular embolization is generally a less invasive alternative to surgical resection in the treatment of such vascular disorders. …
Can Activated Titanium Interbody Cages Accelerate Or Enhance Spinal Fusion? A Review Of The Literature And A Design For Clinical Trials, Nathaniel Toop, Connor Gifford, Rouzbeh Motiei-Langroudi, Arghavan Farzadi, Daniel Boulter, Reza Forghani, H. Francis Farhadi
Can Activated Titanium Interbody Cages Accelerate Or Enhance Spinal Fusion? A Review Of The Literature And A Design For Clinical Trials, Nathaniel Toop, Connor Gifford, Rouzbeh Motiei-Langroudi, Arghavan Farzadi, Daniel Boulter, Reza Forghani, H. Francis Farhadi
Neurosurgery Faculty Publications
While spinal interbody cage options have proliferated in the past decade, relatively little work has been done to explore the comparative potential of biomaterial technologies in promoting stable fusion. Innovations such as micro-etching and nano-architectural designs have shown purported benefits in in vitro studies, but lack clinical data describing their optimal implementation. Here, we critically assess the pre-clinical data supportive of various commercially available interbody cage biomaterial, topographical, and structural designs. We describe in detail the osteointegrative and osteoconductive benefits conferred by these modifications with a focus on polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and titanium (Ti) interbody implants. Further, we describe the rationale …
Lung Cancer Screening: An Evidence-Based Practice Change Project, Robert Bland
Lung Cancer Screening: An Evidence-Based Practice Change Project, Robert Bland
Student Scholarly Projects
Practice Problem: Lung cancer is the leading cause of global cancer deaths and is a significant health issue in the US, claiming more than 155,000 lives each year. Lung cancer screening through low dose computed tomography (LDCT) can reduce lung cancer mortality by 20 percent but unfortunately, lung cancer screening is underutilized.
PICOT Question: The PICOT question that guided this project was: in a patient population eligible for LDCT lung screening (P), how does auditing of practice with feedback to the providers (I), compared to not doing the interventions as mentioned above (C), increase LDCT lung cancer screenings in the …
The Transition To Peer Learning, C. G. Roth, H. V. Naringrekar, A. E. Flanders
The Transition To Peer Learning, C. G. Roth, H. V. Naringrekar, A. E. Flanders
Department of Radiology Posters
Problem Description: Historically, peer review has been compelled by regulatory and legislative mandates, such as the Joint Commission Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) requirement and the Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA) enacted by Congress in 1986. [1] However, these external mandates were focused on quality assurance, generally carrying punitive connotations and practically translated into rote compliance without the benefit of learning and improvement. In fact, the lack of quality improvement focus prompted the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to release its 2015 report, “Improving Diagnosis in Health Care,” stating that a “critical type of error in health care—diagnostic error—has received …
Imaging And Treatment Of Posttraumatic Ankle And Hindfoot Osteoarthritis, Tetyana Gorbachova, Yulia V. Melenevsky, L. Daniel Latt, Jennifer S. Weaver, Mihra S. Taljanovic
Imaging And Treatment Of Posttraumatic Ankle And Hindfoot Osteoarthritis, Tetyana Gorbachova, Yulia V. Melenevsky, L. Daniel Latt, Jennifer S. Weaver, Mihra S. Taljanovic
Department of Radiology Faculty Papers
Posttraumatic osteoarthritis of the ankle and hindfoot is a common and frequently debil-itating disorder. 70% to 90% of ankle osteoarthritis is related to prior trauma that encompasses a spectrum of disorders including fractures and ligamentous injuries that either disrupt the articular surface or result in instability of the joint. In addition to clinical evaluation, imaging plays a sub-stantial role in the treatment planning of posttraumatic ankle and hindfoot osteoarthritis. Imaging evaluation must be tailored to specific clinical scenarios and includes weight bearing radiography that utilizes standard and specialty views, computed tomography which can be performed with a standard or a …
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Of Muscle Perfusion May Indicate Patient Response To Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy., Lauren J. Delaney, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Maria Stanczak, Priscilla Machado, John W..C. Entwistle, Flemming Forsberg, Gordon R. Reeves
Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Of Muscle Perfusion May Indicate Patient Response To Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy., Lauren J. Delaney, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Maria Stanczak, Priscilla Machado, John W..C. Entwistle, Flemming Forsberg, Gordon R. Reeves
Department of Radiology Faculty Papers
PURPOSE: Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support is associated with peripheral vascular abnormalities beyond those associated with heart failure (HF). These abnormalities are associated with persistent functional impairments that adversely impact quality of life (QoL). Methods for measuring peripheral vascular function in this population are needed.
METHODS: This pilot study investigated the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) using standardized protocols to estimate changes in peripheral (quadriceps) muscle perfusion among patients with HF (INTERMACS profile 3) undergoing LVAD implantation (n = 7). Patients were then stratified by those who did ("responders", n = 4) and did not ("nonresponders", n = 3) …
Current And Future Directions Of Breast Mri, Margaret Houser, David Barreto, Anita Mehta, Rachel F. Brem
Current And Future Directions Of Breast Mri, Margaret Houser, David Barreto, Anita Mehta, Rachel F. Brem
Radiology Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Statistical Measurements Of Dispersion Measure Fluctuations Of Frbs, Siyao Xu, David H. Weinberg, Bing Zhang
Statistical Measurements Of Dispersion Measure Fluctuations Of Frbs, Siyao Xu, David H. Weinberg, Bing Zhang
Physics & Astronomy Faculty Research
Extragalactic fast radio bursts (FRBs) have large dispersion measures (DMs) and are unique probes of intergalactic electron density fluctuations. By using the recently released First CHIME/FRB Catalog, we reexamined the structure function (SF) of DM fluctuations. It shows a large DM fluctuation similar to that previously reported in Xu & Zhang, but no clear correlation hinting toward large-scale turbulence is reproduced with this larger sample. To suppress the distortion effect from FRB distances and their host DMs, we focus on a subset of CHIME catalog with DM < 500 pc cm-3. A trend of nonconstant SF and nonzero correlation function (CF) at angular separations θ less than 10 is seen, but with large statistical uncertainties. The difference found between SF and that derived from CF at θ ≲ 10 can be ascribed to the large statistical uncertainties or the density inhomogeneities on scales on the order of 100 Mpc. The possible correlation of electron density fluctuations and inhomogeneities of density distribution should be tested when several thousands of FRBs are available.
Bilateral Popliteal Entrapment Syndrome In A Young Athlete Diagnosed With Ultrasound, Hanna K. Thompson, Justin R. Montgomery, Paul J. Spicer
Bilateral Popliteal Entrapment Syndrome In A Young Athlete Diagnosed With Ultrasound, Hanna K. Thompson, Justin R. Montgomery, Paul J. Spicer
Radiology Faculty Publications
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) occurs when the popliteal artery is compressed by abnormally developed or hypertrophied muscles adjacent to the popliteal fossa. When symptomatic, it most frequently presents with leg cramping while walking or running. We describe the case of an 18-year-old female runner presenting with claudication and exercise intolerance. After MRI was non-diagnostic, diagnostic ultrasound demonstrated that she had functional (Type VI) PAES. She subsequently underwent popliteal artery release surgery. Type VI PAES should be considered in young, healthy patients who present with claudication, particularly athletes.
Multi-Vendor And Multisite Evaluation Of Cerebrovascular Reactivity Mapping Using Hypercapnia Challenge, Peiying Liu, Dengrong Jiang, Marilyn Albert, Christopher E. Bauer, Arvind Caprihan, Brian T. Gold, Steven M. Greenberg, Karl G. Helmer, Kay Jann, Gregory A. Jicha, Pavel Rodriguez, Claudia L Satizabal, Sudha Seshadri, Herpreet Singh, Jeffrey F. Thompson, Danny J. J. Wang, Hanzhang Lu
Multi-Vendor And Multisite Evaluation Of Cerebrovascular Reactivity Mapping Using Hypercapnia Challenge, Peiying Liu, Dengrong Jiang, Marilyn Albert, Christopher E. Bauer, Arvind Caprihan, Brian T. Gold, Steven M. Greenberg, Karl G. Helmer, Kay Jann, Gregory A. Jicha, Pavel Rodriguez, Claudia L Satizabal, Sudha Seshadri, Herpreet Singh, Jeffrey F. Thompson, Danny J. J. Wang, Hanzhang Lu
Neuroscience Faculty Publications
Cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR), which measures the ability of cerebral blood vessels to dilate or constrict in response to vasoactive stimuli such as CO2 inhalation, is an important index of the brain's vascular health. Quantification of CVR using BOLD MRI with hypercapnia challenge has shown great promises in research and clinical studies. However, in order for it to be used as a potential imaging biomarker in large-scale and multi-site studies, the reliability of CO2-CVR quantification across different MRI acquisition platforms and researchers/raters must be examined. The goal of this report from the MarkVCID small vessel disease biomarkers consortium is to evaluate …
Alterations In Functional Connectivity Measured By Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging And The Relationship With Heart Rate Variability In Subjects After Performing Orgasmic Meditation: An Exploratory Study, Andrew B. Newberg, Nancy Wintering, Chloe Hriso, Faezeh Vedaei, Marie Stoner, Reneita Ross
Alterations In Functional Connectivity Measured By Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging And The Relationship With Heart Rate Variability In Subjects After Performing Orgasmic Meditation: An Exploratory Study, Andrew B. Newberg, Nancy Wintering, Chloe Hriso, Faezeh Vedaei, Marie Stoner, Reneita Ross
Department of Radiology Faculty Papers
Background: We measured changes in resting brain functional connectivity, with blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), associated with a creative meditation practice that is augmented by clitoral stimulation and is designed to not only achieve a spiritual experience but to help individuals manage their most intimate personal relationships. Briefly, the meditative state is attained by both the male and female participants while the male stimulates the woman's clitoris. The goal of this practice, called orgasmic meditation (OM), according to the practitioners is not sexual, but to use the focus on clitoral stimulation to facilitate a meditative …
Cessation And Resumption Of Elective Neurointerventional Procedures During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic And Future Pandemics, Tim W. Malisch, Sameer A. Ansari, Gary R. Duckwiler, Kyle M. Fargen, Steven W. Hetts, Franklin A. Marden, Athos Patsalides, Clemens M. Schirmer, Allan Brook, Justin F. Fraser
Cessation And Resumption Of Elective Neurointerventional Procedures During The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic And Future Pandemics, Tim W. Malisch, Sameer A. Ansari, Gary R. Duckwiler, Kyle M. Fargen, Steven W. Hetts, Franklin A. Marden, Athos Patsalides, Clemens M. Schirmer, Allan Brook, Justin F. Fraser
Neurosurgery Faculty Publications
At the time of this writing, the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic continues to be a global threat, disrupting usual processes, and protocols for delivering health care around the globe. There have been significant regional and national differences in the scope and timing of these disruptions. Many hospitals were forced to temporarily halt elective neurointerventional procedures with the first wave of the pandemic in the spring of 2020, in order to prioritize allocation of resources for acutely ill patients and also to minimize coronavirus disease 2019 transmission risks to non-acute patients, their families, and health care workers. This temporary moratorium on …
Acr Appropriateness Criteria® Parathyroid Adenoma., David Zander, Paul M Bunch, Bruno Policeni, Amy F Juliano, Denise Carneiro-Pla, Prachi Dubey, Maria K Gule-Monroe, Mari Hagiwara, Jenny K Hoang, Vikas Jain, Lawrence T Kim, Gul Moonis, Matthew S Parsons, Tanya J Rath, Carmen C Solórzano, Rathan M Subramaniam, M Reza Taheri, Kate Duchene Thoma, Andrew T Trout, Mark E Zafereo, Amanda S Corey
Acr Appropriateness Criteria® Parathyroid Adenoma., David Zander, Paul M Bunch, Bruno Policeni, Amy F Juliano, Denise Carneiro-Pla, Prachi Dubey, Maria K Gule-Monroe, Mari Hagiwara, Jenny K Hoang, Vikas Jain, Lawrence T Kim, Gul Moonis, Matthew S Parsons, Tanya J Rath, Carmen C Solórzano, Rathan M Subramaniam, M Reza Taheri, Kate Duchene Thoma, Andrew T Trout, Mark E Zafereo, Amanda S Corey
Radiology Faculty Publications
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