Publications by authors named "A J Galbraith"
The development of composite resins has led to novel materials aimed at improving restoration longevity. This study evaluates the surface roughness of four tooth-colored restorative materials after thermal aging. Eighty Class V preparations were restored with Admira Fusion, Beautifil II, Equia Forte HT, and Filtek.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and Angelman syndrome (AS) are imprinting disorders caused by genetic or epigenetic aberrations of 15q11.2-q13. Their clinical testing is often multitiered; diagnostic testing begins with methylation-specific multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification or methylation-sensitive PCR and then proceeds to molecular subtyping to determine the mechanism and recurrence risk.
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- A study was conducted to evaluate a joint venture (JV) in New Hampshire between a payer and multiple healthcare providers, focusing on its effects on healthcare value, spending, and member experiences from 2016 to 2020.
- The study used a quasi-experimental method, comparing data from New Hampshire with a control group in Maine, assessing utilization, quality, and spending through claims data, and gathering perceptions from healthcare leaders through interviews.
- Results indicated that the JV did not significantly change medical utilization, quality, or overall spending, despite an increase in pharmaceutical costs and low engagement in care management services; however, leaders believed the JV had improved costs and care quality.
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- The study investigates the issue of diagnostic delays faced by historically underserved racial and ethnic populations, highlighting the importance of understanding patient experiences.
- It reviews sixteen qualitative studies from 2012 to 2022, identifying various barriers to timely diagnosis, including socioeconomic factors, provider biases, and health system inequities.
- The findings indicate a need for systemic strategies to reduce diagnostic disparities, particularly as existing research often overlooks certain groups like Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders and specific chronic conditions.*