Publications by authors named "B Peet"
Background/objective: Intracranial epidermoid tumors (ETs) are rare, benign lesions that present significant challenges in neurosurgical management due to their propensity to encase vital neurovascular structures. We aimed to evaluate the impact of clinical, demographic, and tumor-specific factors on surgical decisions (gross total resection [GTR] vs. subtotal resection [STR]) and outcomes and identify patient clusters with distinct profiles and outcomes post-resection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Guidelines-driven screening protocols for early cancer detection in dogs are lacking, and cancer often is detected at advanced stages.
Hypothesis/objectives: To examine how cancer typically is detected in dogs and whether the addition of a next-generation sequencing-based "liquid biopsy" test to a wellness visit has the potential to enhance cancer detection.
Animals: Client-owned dogs with definitive cancer diagnoses enrolled in a clinical validation study for a novel blood-based multicancer early detection test.
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- The UCSF Memory and Aging Center adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing a telemedicine model for diagnosing and managing Alzheimer’s and related dementias, examining its impact on clinic care indicators.
- After the transition to video teleconferencing, the percentage of appointments held via telemedicine skyrocketed from 1.9% to 86.4%, with significant reductions in cancellation rates and an increase in completed appointments.
- Provider surveys indicated a more positive experience among physicians post-transition, while the demographic makeup of patients remained largely unchanged despite longer travel distances for follow-up appointments.
Introduction: Therapeutic radiography is a small profession and has adapted in response to advanced techniques. An increase in on-line adaptive MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT) will require role extension for therapeutic radiographers (TRs). This study will investigate the current role description for TRs and the activities they currently undertake with regards to MRIgRT.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFItch triggers scratching, a behavioural defence mechanism that aids in the removal of harmful irritants and parasites. Chemical itch is triggered by many endogenous and exogenous cues, such as pro-inflammatory histamine, which is released during an allergic reaction. Mechanical itch can be triggered by light sensations such as wool fibres or a crawling insect.
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