A5068046406- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
- Micro and Nano Robotics
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Surface Roughness and Optical Measurements
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Cryptographic Implementations and Security
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Optical measurement and interference techniques
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Optical Polarization and Ellipsometry
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
2019-2022
University of Connecticut
2020
Northwestern University
2013-2018
Non-invasive continuous blood pressure monitoring remains elusive. There has been extensive research using the photoplethysmographic (PPG) waveform for estimation, but improvements in accuracy are still needed before clinical use. Here we explored use of an emerging technique, speckle contrast optical spectroscopy (SCOS), estimation. SCOS provides measurements both volume changes and flow index (BFi) during cardiac cycle, thus a richer set parameters compared to traditional PPG. were taken...
Aim To evaluate whether spasticity measures are related to pain in adults with cerebral palsy (CP). Method This cross‐sectional study recruited individuals aged 16 89 years a diagnosis of CP. Participants completed the Penn Spasm Frequency Scale (PSFS), Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), and PROMIS Interference measures. The Modified Ashworth (MAS) Tardieu angles six joints were rated summed composite MAS scores for each participant. Associations between evaluated. Results Forty‐seven participants...
Background and Objectives:Differences in postoperative outcomes comparing robotic-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy (RALM) with abdominal (AM) have rarely been reported. The objective of this study was to compare surgical, quality-of-life, residual fibroid after RALM AM.Methods:Consecutive patients who underwent (n = 16) were compared AM 23) presenting a uterine size <20 weeks. Study participated telephone interview at 6 weeks no-cost ultrasonographic examination 12 surgery obtain...
Aim To assess diet quality and its relationship with cardiovascular health measures for adults cerebral palsy (CP). Method A convenience sample of 45 CP (26 females, 19 males; mean age 35y 10mo [SD 14y 9mo]). were recruited this cross‐sectional study. Demographic, medical, Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) information obtained through in‐person visits. Participants completed two 24‐hour dietary recalls using the Automated Self‐Administered Dietary Assessment Tool. Specific...
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) program aimed to improve health care quality and reduce racial ethnic disparities in 16 diverse communities the United States from 2006 2015; yet most failed make substantive progress toward advancing equity by program’s end. This qualitative analysis of key stakeholder interviews aims identify major contributors success versus failure addressing local during AF4Q identified five themes. Three themes highlight challenges...
Abstract Introduction Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) face high morbidity from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Of concern, classic screening parameters are inconsistent in identifying CVD risk this population. Dual‐energy x‐ray absorptiometry (DEXA), which provides direct measurements of fat mass (FM), may be an alternative method. Objective To evaluate whether FM measurement DEXA is feasible adults CP and compare anthropometric measures to factors. Design Cross‐sectional study. Setting...
Continuous and non-invasive blood pressure (BP) monitoring has the potential to greatly improve hypertension diagnosis management, along with enabling valuable personal health in population at large. Existing methods rely on cuff-based sphygmomanometers, which are cumbersome disrupt sleep. Despite extensive research utilizing photoplethysmography (PPG), is integrated into many consumer wearables, errors continuous BP estimation generally considered unacceptable for general use. We developed...
Christina Marciniak: Research Grants - Allergan, Ipsen, Advisory Board Merz To assess whether greater levels of mobility or spasticity in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) are associated a more favorable metabolic profile and/or body composition analysis. Prospective Cross Sectional Study. Urban Academic Rehabilitation Facility. Older Adolescents and Adults Cerebral Palsy. Not applicable. Anthropomorphic measures: Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) to hip ratio (WHR);...