Publications by authors named "Alborz Kalantar"
The purpose was to examine patient-centered outcomes and the occurrence of lung fibrotic changes on Chest computed tomography (CT) imaging following pneumonia-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We sought to investigate outpatient clinic chest CT imaging in survivors of COVID19-related ARDS and non-COVID-related ARDS, to determine group differences and explore relationships between lung fibrotic changes and functional outcomes. A retrospective practice analysis of electronic health records at an ICU Recovery Clinic in a tertiary academic medical center was performed in adult patients surviving ARDS due to COVID-19 and non-COVID etiologies.
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- Survivors of critical illness, particularly those with acute kidney injury (AKI) stage 2 or 3, face worse physical health and quality of life compared to those without AKI or with stage 1.
- The study evaluated 104 patients in a specialized ICU Recovery Clinic, analyzing outcomes like physical function, muscle strength, cognitive and emotional health, and health-related quality of life three months after discharge.
- Patients with more severe AKI (stage 2 or 3) demonstrated significant reductions in walking ability, physical function, and overall quality of life, though cognitive and emotional health did not differ significantly between groups.
Neurite degeneration is associated with early stages of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. One method that is commonly used to analyze neurite degeneration involves calculation of a Degeneration Index (DI) following utilization of the Analyze Particles tool of ImageJ to detect neurite fragments in micrographs of cultured cells. However, DI analyses are prone to several types of measurement error, can be time consuming to perform, and are limited in application.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRationale And Objectives: Virtual residency interviews have become crucial in maintaining CDC-recommended precautionary measures throughout the ongoing COVID-era. However, scant literature exists regarding the direct impact the pandemic has had on the radiology program selection process, including preferred modalities of residency interviews and social media utilization. This survey aimed to understand how radiology programs adapted to changes in the 2020-2021 virtual application cycle.
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