- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Language Development and Disorders
- Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies
- Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
- Phonetics and Phonology Research
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
AZ Sint-Jan
2005-2023
Doernbecher Children's Hospital
2023
University of Washington
2018-2022
Institut de Virologie
2021-2022
University of Liverpool
2021
Society of Surgical Oncology
2021
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
2021
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
2021
New York Hospital Queens
2016
NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital
2016
Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often present social difficulties, though the extent to which these clearly overlap symptoms of autism spectrum (ASD) is not well understood. We explored parent-reported and directly-observed ASD on Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) Observation Schedule (ADOS) in children referred ASD-specialty clinics who received diagnoses either ADHD (n = 48) or 164). Of sample, 21 % met cut-offs ADOS 30 all domains ADI-R. Four...
Robust findings demonstrate that parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience high levels parenting stress are associated negative outcomes for families. Although the majority research on has focused an existing diagnosis, young concerns about ASD‐related behaviors also face many unique challenges before time diagnosis. However, no study to date examined patterns among ASD prior a formal Therefore, current investigated longitudinal trajectories compared non‐ASD...
Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: The quality of tracheoesophageal voice can vary substantially. Although previous research has identified acoustic differences between various types voicing (i.e., laryngeal, tracheoesophageal, esophageal, etc.), analysis failed to quantify the degree alaryngeal quality. This study assessed value several cepstral, spectral, and perturbation measures in quantifying overall production. Study Design: Cross‐sectional, correlational. Methods: Continuous speech...
Maxillary sinus puncture is considered the gold standard for diagnosing acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis (ABMS) and identifying pathogens in antimicrobial trials of ABMS. However, aspiration all invasive, time-consuming procedure that limited by discomfort to patient possible complications. Therefore, diagnostic usefulness clinical practice enrollment studies ABMS hindered alternatives are being investigated.We designed a prospective microbiological outpatient study. Cultures obtained...
Abstract The objective of this study was to retrospectively evaluate preoperative imaging modalities for localization parathyroid adenomas with a view enable minimally invasive parathyroidectomy and in particular, consider the contribution 18 F-fluorocholine-PET/CT. 104 patients primary hyperparathyroidism, who underwent surgery single centre during 6-year period were included. Of these, 103 ultrasound, 97 99m Tc-Pertechnetate/SestaMIBI-SPECT, 20 MRI 30 Based on surgical findings,...
Abstract We retrospectively evaluated how accurately preoperative imaging localizes parathyroid adenoma in superior versus inferior parathyroids. Over 6 years, 104 patients with primary hyperparathyroidism underwent surgery a single centre. Of these, 103 ultrasound, 97 [ 99m Tc]pertechnetate/MIBI SPECT/CT and 30 18 F]fluorocholine (FCH) PET/CT. One patient unilateral double was excluded from the analysis. Surgical findings histopathologic confirmation of were used as standard. Ultrasound...
The tumoricidal effect of the activation hematoporphyrin derivative (HpD), by an argon-ion-dye-laser (wavelength 630 nm), was investigated in Buffalo rat bearing subcutaneous implants Morris 7777 hepatoma. Tumor growth monitored measuring tumor volume with constant force callipers. In control animals and those that were pretreated HpD alone (10 or 20 mg per kg i.p. injection) laser light (2,000 J at 100 mW), a predictable exponential pattern cancer observed. Animals 48 hr prior to...
The early detection of autism spectrum disorder can lead to access disorder-specific services that have been shown a large impact on child's overall development. Although stable diagnosis be made by age 2 years, most children are not diagnosed until much later. To address this issue, study examined the effectiveness training Part C Early Intervention providers use an interactive screening tool, Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers. Sixty-nine attended 1-day workshop After workshop, reported...
Objective: While sex differences in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been identified areas such as neurocognitive functioning, behavior patterns, and diagnostic criteria, less work has focused on within females referred for ASD evaluation, including those who did not go to receive a diagnosis. This study examined psychological behavioral characteristics co-occurring differential DSM-5 diagnoses between pediatric female participants received an diagnosis (ASD+) (ASD-). Method: Data...
Summary Primary hyperparathyroidism most commonly presents with hypercalcaemia. Rarely, parathyroid apoplexy or haemorrhage mimicking a thyroid bleeding cyst is the first presentation of adenoma. A woman presented sudden-onset painful ‘goitre’. Ultrasound showed cystic nodule located posterior to rather than in right lobe, suggesting adenoma bleeding. Biochemistry mild primary hyperparathyroidism. 99m Tc-pertechnetate/sestamibi no uptake nodule, which was interpreted as cold nodule. 18...
Diagnosis and management of this easily missed condition Addison's disease (also known as primary adrenal insufficiency) is a chronic disorder the cortex resulting in inadequate secretion glucocorticoid mineralocorticoid. The commonest cause developed countries autoimmune developing tuberculosis.1 #### Case scenario A 34 year old woman presented with 12 month history increasing tiredness, anorexia, weight loss, depression. During that period, she had tried two different antidepressant...
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