A5075542657- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Oral health in cancer treatment
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Phonetics and Phonology Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Conducting polymers and applications
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Health and Medical Studies
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
2019-2024
Uppsala University
2021-2024
University of Alberta
2013-2023
Misericordia Community Hospital
2010-2023
Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
2022
University of Calgary
2022
Google (United States)
2021
Covenant Health
2017
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
2003
Brain vessel status is a promising biomarker for better prevention and treatment in cerebrovascular disease. However, classic rule-based segmentation algorithms need to be hand-crafted are insufficiently validated. A specialized deep learning method-the U-net-is alternative. Using labeled data from 66 patients with disease, the U-net framework was optimized evaluated three metrics: Dice coefficient, 95% Hausdorff distance (95HD) average (AVD). The model performance compared traditional...
Wearable healthcare systems require skin-adhering electrodes that allow maximal comfort for patients as well an electronics system to enable signal processing and transmittance. Textile-based electronics, known "e-textiles," is a platform technology allows patients. Here, two-layered e-textile patches are designed by controlled permeation of Ag-particle/fluoropolymer composite ink into porous textile. The permeated forms cladding onto the nanofibers in textile substrate, which beneficial...
Abstract Objective To report prospectively collected aeromechanical, acoustical, and perceptual speech outcomes, as well preliminary swallowing data, in patients having reconstruction with radial forearm free flaps after primary resection for oropharyngeal cancer. Study Design Prospective cohort study. Methods Acoustical, data were gathered at three evaluation times (preoperatively before radiation therapy) treated cancer by means of a flap. Degree involvement the soft palate base tongue,...
The main objective of this study was to determine the influence listening environment and earphone style on preferred-listening levels (PLLs) measured in users' ear canals with a commercially-available MP3 player. It hypothesized that listeners would prefer higher earbud headphones as opposed over-the-ear headphones, effects depend which user listening. A secondary use PLLs permissible duration reach 100% daily noise dose.There were two independent variables study. first, headphone style,...
<h3>Background</h3> Xerostomia is a permanent and devastating sequela of head neck irradiation, its numerous consequences affect most aspects the patient's life. A new method preserving protecting single submandibular gland from radiation damage through Seikaly-Jha procedure (SJP) has recently been described. <h3>Objective</h3> To report long-term outcomes SJP. <h3>Design</h3> Inception cohort. <h3>Patients</h3> The trial was conducted between February 1, 1999, 2002. All patients were...
Abstract Background. Limited evidence exists for the use of innervated radial forearm free flap (RFFF) reconstruction hemiglossectomy defects. This study reports on sensation, mastication, and speech outcomes patients with RFFF anterior two‐thirds tongue. Methods. Sensation, intelligibility were assessed in 8 age‐ sex‐matched controls. Results. Sensation intact tongue tissue after hemitongue did not differ from Although some sensory ability was restored to patients' reconstructed tongue,...
Background While aggressive treatment for oral cancer may optimize survival, decrements in speech and swallowing function quality of life often result. This exploratory study investigated how patients recover their communicative function, ability, after primary surgery [with or without adjuvant (chemo)radiation therapy] tongue over the course first year post-operation. Methods Patients treated at three institutions (University Alberta Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, Turku...
Abstract Electronic skin (e‐skin) is an important building block to achieve human–machine interfaces, functional prostheses, and health monitoring devices. While high pressure temperature sensitivity with visible indication are for e‐skins, such multifunctionality often requires complex fabrication integration processes, which hinders practical applications. Here, a simple solution shown fabricate bimodal e‐skin sensor array that capable of changing color as response range temperatures...
Abstract Background. Patient satisfaction with a maxillary obturator has been studied in relation to extent of surgical defect, sociodemographic characteristics, scores on mental health inventories, and psychosocial adjustment illness scales. However, review the literature reveals limited study relationship between patient an clinical speech outcome measures. The purpose this is relate obtained by questionnaire those means measurements. Methods. Acoustical, aeromechanical, perceptual...
Historically, the prevention of functional morbidity after multimodal treatment for squamous cell carcinoma in patients with large base tongue lesions has been challenging. The purpose present research is to report prospectively collected speech and swallowing outcomes disease that encompassed half or more tongue.Speech data were gathered at 4 evaluation times spanned first year 32 treated surgery adjuvant radiation therapy.Speech intelligibility remained above 90% most patients. In early...
Abstract Background. Dysfunction of the soft palate is devastating to patient's quality life, resulting in unintelligible speech and poor swallowing. Reconstruction complex because dynamic fibromuscular structure cannot be duplicated. The efficacy reconstruction has therefore been called into question. purpose this article is: (1) describe our comprehensive surgical paradigm for reconstruction, (2) provide details techniques used, (3) report on patient functional outcomes. Methods. Fifty‐two...
Abstract Background Xerostomia has a devastating impact on oral function and quality of life in patients who receive radiation treatment for head neck cancer. The purpose this study was to examine functional outcomes related 2 saliva‐sparing treatments: (1) pilocarpine during radiotherapy; or (2) the submandibular salivary gland transfer (SGT) before radiotherapy. Methods Sixty‐nine were recruited (SGT = 36; 33). Speech intelligibility, swallowing outcomes, assessed at 4 points time...
Precisely designed jaw reconstruction rehabilitation (JRR) is important to the integrity of structure and oral functions. Advanced three-dimensional (3D) digital surgical design simulation (SDS) techniques have potential reduce time reconstructive dental treatment completion, thereby promoting early functional rehabilitation. This study investigated use SDS in JRR procedures.A retrospective chart review was conducted on adult head neck tumor (HNT) participants who completed with a fibular...
The purpose of this study was to describe the pretreatment acoustic characteristics individuals with male-to-female gender identity (IMtFGI) and investigate ability measures predict ratings gender, femininity, vocal naturalness.This retrospective descriptive included 2 groups participants. Speakers were IMtFGI who had not previously received communication feminization treatment (N = 25). Listeners members lay community 30). Acoustic data retrospectively obtained from recordings, recordings...