Articles Related to Outcomes
Sigmoid Vaginoplasty in Patient with Complete Androgen Insensitivity: Technique and Outcomes
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS), also known as testicular feminization, is a rare medical condition that has garnered increased attention in recent years due to evolving research and therapeutic approaches [1,2], as well as the psychological repercussions it has on patients and the risk of being associated not only with sex cord–stromal tumors but also with rare mesenchymal tumors [3]. AIS results from anomalies in the X chromosome and leads individuals with an XY genotype to exhibit various degrees
of female physical traits or complete feminine characteristics
Outcomes Following Debridement, Antibiotics, and Implant Retention with the Exchange of Modular Components in Hip Periprosthetic Joint Infections
Shin Onodera, Motomi Ishibe (2023) Outcomes Following Debridement, Antibiotics, and Implant Retention with the
Exchange of Modular Components in Hip Periprosthetic Joint Infections. J Orthop Physiother 6(1): 101
Radiographic Outcomes of FDBA Block Graft for Maxillary Ridge Augmentation: A Case Report
The primary donor sites for collecting bone in the oral cavity to replace missing ridges are the mandibular symphysis or ramus. Although successful, these bone transplants can nevertheless raise a number of issues, including donor site morbidity,
nerve paresthesia, the devitalization of native teeth, and postoperative sequelae . Allogeneic block grafts were developed to
address these concerns and a lack of autogenous intraoral bone available for grafting
Robotic Assisted Vs Traditional Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy Peri-Operative Outcomes: A Comparative Single Operator Study
The European Association of Urology currently recommends partial nephrectomy as the preferred management for
localised cT1 renal tumours, irrespective of surgical approach. With the advent of robotic assisted partial nephrectomy,
there is growing evidence that warm ischaemia time may be reduced compared to the traditional laparoscopic approach.
Machine Learning Prediction of Response towards Anti-VEGF Injections in Patients with DME: Prediction of Post-Injection CST
Diabetic macular edema (DME) has become one of the most potential complications that results in loss of vision in patients with
diabetic retinopathy. Treatment outcomes that have been predicted directly with advent of machine learning (ML) methods after
the initial anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injection, has become extremely vital in the management of DME.
Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyze the efficiency of the ML regression models which were developed and validated to predict the possible post-injection central subfield thickness (CST) value and distant vision best corrected visual acuity (DV BCVA)
in eyes with DME before the anti-VEGF injection is administered at either treatment initiation or during treatment monitoring.
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India from January 2010 to
December 2020. The model development emphasized on an ensemble ML system consisting of four ML models that were
developed and trained independently using the clinical parameters to predict the post injection CST value. The dataset
consisting of 906 patients with total of 1874 samples [Optical coherence tomography (OCT) images and clinical parameters] were divided into trained and test set, and the model was validated on test dataset. The predicted CST values was then
compared against the respective sample’s post injection actual CST value. The comparative results were measured in terms
of Correlation Coefficient and Mean Absolute Relative Error (MARE).
Results: On evaluation, we found that Support Vector Regression (SVR) with linear kernel performed best among the
other models with four different scenarios in term of both CST and DVBCVA prediction with correlation coefficient of
0.65, 0.73, 0.75, 0.85 and 0.83, 0.87, 0.89 and 0.92 respectively.
Characterizing the Etiologies of Seizures and Cortical Myoclonic Activity in Covid-19 Patients and their Impact on Outcomes
Systematic literature review was conducted. Criteria included seizures, status epilepticus, and/or CMA developing prior to or during hospitalization, with concomitant COVID-19. COVID-19 severity was dichotomized into mild and severe cases, based on severity of respiratory symptoms. Good outcome was defined as discharge without severe deficits
and/or return to near baseline.
Optimizing Outcomes with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses
Current present-day cataract surgery evolves from a visual restoration to a refractive approach. Greater independence from glasses and improvement of the quality of life were provided after surgery with the appearance of multifocal intraocular lenses (MF-IOLs). Since its creation in the 1980s, MFIOLs has undergone various technical improvements,
including trifocal implants and implants with extended depth of vision. Excellent results were achieved thorough preoperative check, including the visual needs of the patients and the inherent eye anatomy. This analysis offers a broad overview of the various types of Mf-IOLs and rules for optimizing results through full preoperative screening and treatment postoperatively complications.
Rehabilitation Outcomes under Precaution-Free Management for Dislocation after Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty with a Conjoined Tendon Preserving Posterior Approach: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Early rehabilitation after bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) requires risk management for postoperative dislocation. Since April 2018, BHA has been performed at our hospital using a conjoined tendon-preserving posterior (CPP) approach, which preserves the piriformis and short rotator muscles (the gemellus superior, the obturator internus and the gemellus inferior) and dissects only the external obturator.
Interleukins Indicators Impacting the Outcomes of Ischemic Stroke
A prospective clinical cohort study covers 108 IS patients. 93 (86,1%) patients were released from the hospital with
improvements, but 15 (13,9%) patients did not survive. The study was carried out in the most acute (1st day of hospitalization) and acute (7 days
of hospitalization) phases of the IS. The level of interleukins in blood serum was defined by enzyme immunoassay method.
Oral Carcinoma in Young-Clinico-Pathological Profile and Survival Outcomes in a North Indian Population
To study the prevalence, clinico-pathological profile and survival outcome of oral squamous cell carcinoma in young patients
(<40 years).
Functional Outcomes of Stapes Surgery with Titanium and Teflon Prosthesis: Randomized Controlled Trial
Prosthesis material and design is thought to have a role in effective sound transmission, rate of complications and success of stapes
surgery. Titanium has been shown to be a promising material in this regard. We compared the intra-operative events, complication rate
and the hearing outcomes results of stapes surgery using titanium versus fluoroplastic piston prosthesis.
Clinicopathological Pattern and Treatment Outcomes of Acute Bowel Obstruction at a Rural Kenyan Hospital
Acute intestinal obstruction is a leading cause of emergency surgical admissions worldwide. The pattern of clinical
presentation, pathology and outcome of intestinal obstruction vary with geographical location even within the same country. The aim
of this study was to identify the clinico-pathological pattern and treatment outcomes of patients with acute mechanical and functional
intestinal obstruction managed at Nyeri county referral hospital in central Kenya between 2008 and 2013.
Drug Therapy Problems and Clinical Outcomes Among Patients with Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Positive Breast Cancer on Trastuzumab-Based Therapy in a Kenyan Tertiary Health Facility
Breast cancer ranks first among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Kenyan females and globally. Treatment is
challenging because it is a heterogeneous disease with several subtypes. There has been a significant change in the treatment of Human
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) positive breast cancer subtypes following the introduction and widespread use of HER2
targeted therapies.
Comparison of Outcomes Following Revisional Laparoscopic Gastric Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
The number of bariatric procedures being performed worldwide has increased markedly over the past two decades and this has led to revisional bariatric surgery being increasingly performed.
Complete Clinical Response after Induction Chemotherapy Followed by Chemoradiotherapy in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Impact on Oncologic Outcomes
Objective: Concomitant chemoradiation (RCT) represents the standard of care for locally-advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).Nevertheless induction chemotherapy (IC) followed by RCT is currently an attractive approach. Some trials showed a survival benefit of this therapeutic strategy. The aim of this study was to analyze complete clinical response (CCR) after IC and to assess its impact on disease control and survival.
Editorial Board Members Related to Outcomes
David Ilki Min
Professor
Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Western University of Health Sciences
United States
Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Western University of Health Sciences
United States
Joseph Pergolizzi
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
United States
Department of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
United States
KELLI BULLARD DUNN
Professor
Department of Surgery
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
University of Louisville School of Medicine
United States
Department of Surgery
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
University of Louisville School of Medicine
United States
CARMEN CASTANEDA SCEPPA
Associate Professor
Department of Health Sciences
Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Northeastern University
United States
Department of Health Sciences
Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Northeastern University
United States
AARON P. THRIFT
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
University of Baylor College of Medicine
United States
Department of Medicine
University of Baylor College of Medicine
United States
Peter L. Bordi
Associate Professor
School of Hospitality Management
Pennsylvania State University
United States
School of Hospitality Management
Pennsylvania State University
United States
DAVID R. BLACK
Professor Emeritus
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Purdue University
United States
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Purdue University
United States
Zhonghua Sun
Associate Professor
Department of Imaging and Applied Physics
Curtin University
Australia
Department of Imaging and Applied Physics
Curtin University
Australia
WINNIE CHAN
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom
Guliz Kozdag
Cardiology and Internal Medicine Specialist
Montefiore Medical Center
USA
Montefiore Medical Center
USA