Dual-energy CT iodine overlay improves efficiency of oral contrast leak assessment.

Background: Evaluation for gastrointestinal leak is a frequent imaging indication, and dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) with oral or rectally administered contrast can be used to improve efficiency and diagnostic confidence.

Purpose: To assess the value of the DECT iodine overlay (IO) reconstruction as a stand-alone image set compared to routine CT in assessing oral or rectal contrast leak from the gastrointestinal system.

Material And Methods: A blinded, retrospective audit study was performed by three readers who each interpreted 50 studies performed for assessment of oral or rectal contrast leak that were acquired using DECT.

Development and Initial Use of an Evidence-Based Home Blood Pressure Monitoring mHealth Platform.

Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) has been shown to provide a more reliable assessment of blood pressure (BP) than in-office measurement and may lead to improved BP control. While many mHealth apps are available to help users track their blood pressure (BP), no apps incorporate the full set of evidence-based HBPM recommendations for ensuring accurate measurement at home. Through an agile development approach employing user stories, we translated an evidence-based standardized protocol for BP measurement and monitoring over a recommended 3-7 day monitoring period into a mHealth app and corresponding clinician portal.

Translating CKD Research into Primary Care Practice: a Group-Randomized Study.

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in the primary care setting. Early interventions may prevent progression of renal disease and reduce risk for cardiovascular complications, yet quality gaps have been documented. Successful approaches to improve identification and management of CKD in primary care are needed.