Sentences with phrase «of radiographic studies»

This form of imaging, tomography, provides the veterinarian much more information about the patient than conventional radiography by eliminating the superimposition of structures that often complicates interpretation of radiographic studies.

The median age at the time of radiographic study was 19 months.

Not exact matches

Radiographic studies such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans can help determine the level and extent of an injury.

There has been concern raised about a resurgence of vitamin D deficiency and rickets among infants and children, with reports emerging in the United States from Alaska, 1,2 Iowa, 3 Nevada, 4 California, 5 North Carolina, 6 Texas, 7 and mother - infant pairs in Boston, 8 among others.9 The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in young children also appears to be high in other countries, including England, 10 Greece, 11 and Canada.12, 13 One study from China found a 65.3 % prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among 12 - to 24 - month - olds, but few cases (3.7 %) of radiographic or clinical rickets were noted.14 Previous studies suggest risk factors to be dark skin pigmentation1,3 - 12 and breastfeeding without supplementation.1 - 7, 9,12,13 To date, reports have focused primarily on young infants compared with toddlers.

In the 1990s, the Penn Museum was invited to study the radiographic images of the famous Krapina Neandertal fossil bone collection.

The researchers, Janet Monge among them, shared the results of their studies in a 1999 book, The Krapina Hominids: A Radiographic Atlas of the Skeletal Collection, published by the Republic of Croatia.

In the study, «Prevalence of Radiographic Abnormalities in Senior Athletes with Well - functioning Hips,» researchers evaluated the hips of 546 senior athletes (1,087 hips) with an average age of 67 (57 percent were male) for radiographic signs of FAI anRadiographic Abnormalities in Senior Athletes with Well - functioning Hips,» researchers evaluated the hips of 546 senior athletes (1,087 hips) with an average age of 67 (57 percent were male) for radiographic signs of FAI anradiographic signs of FAI and dysplasia.

Radiographic two - dimensional studies indicate that Neandertal molar enamel is thin relative to the thick enamel of modern humans, although such methods have limited accuracy.

The paper, «A Radiographic Study on the Utility of Cranial Vault Outlines for Positive Identifications,» is published online in the Journal of Forensic Sciences.

Inclusion Criteria: • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 • Have histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)(Stage IIIb or greater) • Measurable disease, as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 • Known PD - L1 tumor status as determined by an immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay performed by the central laboratory on tissue obtained at Screening • A woman of childbearing potential must have a negative highly sensitive serum (beta - human chorionic gonadotropin [beta - hCG]-RRB- at Screening within 14 days prior to study drug administration Inclusion Criteria for Crossover: • Participants must have been randomized to Arm A of the study and had radiographic disease progression according to RECIST 1.1 • Participants must have a mandatory biopsy at the time of disease progression according to RECIST 1.1 prior to crossing over.

Our case series of combined immunotherapy and radiation for mucosal melanoma of the lower genital tract, which demonstrated complete radiographic response in all patients treated, and a complete pathologic response in one patient at the time of surgery, suggests that further studies should be pursued in this area.

A paper describing the work, «A Radiographic Study on the Utility of Cranial Vault Outlines for Positive Identifications,» is published online in the Journal of Forensic Sciences.

For the current study, part of the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project, Dr. Amanda Nelson from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - UNC Rheumatology / Thurston Arthritis Research Center and colleagues, analyzed radiographic data for the hands, knee (tibofemoral [TFJ] and patellofemoral joints), hips and spine (lumbosacral) in African American and Caucasian men and women who were 45 years of age and older.

The study evaluated tissues and radiographic evidence of equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis as well as the affected tooth, adjacent teeth and surrounding bone and soft tissue structures.

Radiographic studies, including x-rays and ultrasonography, can be helpful for the diagnosis of concurrent diseases and complications due to diabetes.

Interestingly, in one study the amount of gross and histopathologic damage in the shoulder joints was greater than radiographic changes, 5 so similar studies based on radiographic changes alone are not necessarily as reliable.

At the NC State Veterinary Hospital, we have access to state - of - the - art support services that provide high quality radiographic and ultrasonic studies.

For instance, in one study, roughly 90 % of cats over the age of 12 years were noted to have radiographic evidence of arthritis.

Radiographs or a myelogram (a radiographic dye study of the spinal cord), if taken shortly after occurrence of clinical signs, may show swelling at the site of injury.

Some limitations to this study should be discussed, such as the radiographic examination, which may be influenced by the examiner's experience in classifying the findings, thus reducing the sensitivity of the test in the case of classifying animals regarding the presence or absence of CHF (Schober et al., 2010).

The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical, radiographic and echocardiographic presence of CHF in dogs with MMVD in combination with a statistical model as a mathematical tool.

The issue here lies in whether or not these radiographic findings were pre-existing and noted during the anesthetic prophylaxis performed on the majority of these pets before this research study?

Radiographic pathology was found in 88 % of the patients in this study, and 50 % of those had received an anesthetic dental prophylaxis within the 2 years before this study took place.

Fifty percent of the patients that had radiographic findings had undergone an anesthetic dental procedure within two years of participating in this study (Table 4).

Eighty - eight of patients had radiographic findings, with 50 % of those having had an anesthetic dental procedure within 2 years of this study.

Radiographic studies showed a presumed hemangiosarcoma growing on the right auricle of his heart, a common site for these tumors).

However, since studies have shown that 76 percent of all dogs with radiographic signs of hip arthritis do well without surgery, controlled studies still need to be undertaken to determine the true value of these early intervention surgeries.

A study found that 90 % of cats over 12 years had radiographic (x-ray) evidence of degenerative joint disease (DJD or arthritis).

Similarly, a retrospective cohort study (5) involving 137 declawed and 137 nondeclawed cats found radiographic evidence of retained distal phalanx fragments in 63 % (86/137) of the declawed cats, and declawed cats had higher odds of back pain, undesirable elimination habits, and aggression if they had retained distal phalanx fragments than if they did not.

Another study found that 90 % of cats aged 12 and over showed radiographic (x-ray) signs of the arthritis — that's 9 out of every 10 cats over the age of 12!

EXPERIENCE Radiology Technologist September 2008 - September 2009 Godwin Corporation, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Proficient in all clerical aspects of radiology to include patient check - in, informed consent, and use of CHCS and PACS programs Fluoroscopic exams to include pediatric and adult barium enemas, esophagrams, G.I. studies, VCUG's, HSG's, and modified barium swallows Use of portable C - arm in operating room procedures to include orthopedic, spinal, abdominal, urologic, vascular, and interventional radiology cases Operation of stationary C - arm in upper and lower extremity arthrogram studies and lumbar punctures Preparation of contrast material for gastrointestinal, gynecological, urologic, intravenous and intra-arterial studies Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic x-rays to include upper and lower extremities, cranium, chest and abdomen Proficient in emergency patient care protocol to include CPR, oxygen administration, suction and use of monitoring systems such as EKG and blood pressure equipment Adherence to all radiation protection standards in accordance with ALARA Instruction of Army Radiology students in all aspects of radiography Radiology Specialist (Active Duty) February 2008 - July 2008 U.S. Army, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Diagnostic radiographic imaging using digital, portable, C - arm and plain film systems Fluoroscopic, orthopedic and operating room radiography utilizing GE, Siemens, Canon, and Fuji equipment Interventional procedures to include aortograms, peripheral and cerebral angiography, venography, femoral runoffs, arthrograms, fistulagrams and lumbar punctures Preparation and set up of sterile field and instruments for interventional and fluoroscopic procedures using proper sterile technique Proper set up and use of intra-arterial and intravenous injector systems Experience with reconstruction, subtraction, road mapping and duplication of digital images Orientation to additional radiology modalities such as ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, CT and mammography