Publications by authors named "C Serra"
Objective: To scrutinize and compare the accuracy of measurements obtained from photogrammetric models against direct measurements taken on dry skulls, with the aim to verify the feasibility of photogrammetry for quantitative analysis in microsurgical neuroanatomy.
Methods: Two dry human skulls were used. Each was scanned using the dual camera system of a smartphone The selected photos were separately processed two different software to create 3D models.
[Protocol for the management of obstructive sleep apnea by Primary Care using the STOP-Bang questionnaire and simplified diagnosis methods as screening tools in the region of Osona, Central Catalonia (Barcelona)].
Semergen
December 2024
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a widespread disease, but usually is an underdiagnosed and undertreated public health problem. Nowadays its study is expensive. Collaboration and involvement of all specialties are necessary, also the implementation of simplified diagnostic methods to try to improve detection, increase the diagnosis and treatment ratio.
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- - The research aimed to create a deep learning model for accurately assessing the extent of resection (EOR) in glioblastoma patients using postoperative MRI scans, addressing limitations of existing algorithms that only focus on preoperative images.
- - Utilizing data from multiple sources, the model was trained to segment tumor features like contrast-enhancing tumor, edema, and surgical cavity, and was compared with other segmentation models, showing high performance in classifying resection categories.
- - The study found that the nnU-Net framework outperformed other algorithms, achieving high accuracy in both segmentation (with median Dice scores up to 0.81) and EOR classification (96% accuracy in comparisons), making it a valuable tool for clinical use.
Employing more than 2 million emergency department (ED) records, we combine machine learning and regression discontinuity to document novel distortions in triage nurses' assessments of patients' conditions and investigate the short- and medium-term consequences for patients. We show that triage nurses progressively become more lenient during their shifts, and identical ED patients arriving just after a shift change are thus assigned a lower priority. We show that these patients receive lower levels of care and require additional emergency care afterward.
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- Autosomal recessive and X-linked disorders can have serious effects on childhood development and are inherited through specific Mendelian genetics patterns.
- A group of Spanish genetic and reproductive organizations issued a consensus statement advocating for population-based genetic carrier screening (GCS).
- They recommend integrating preconception GCS into public healthcare to enhance couples' reproductive choices and inform timely health decisions, addressing various technical, ethical, and legal factors in the process.