Publications by authors named "J E Anderson"

BACKGROUND : Colorectal polypectomy is operator dependent, with variable rates of complete resection. The currently available assessment tools do not provide specific competency-based evaluation of provider technique. We aimed to validate the Global Polypectomy Assessment Tool (GPAT), a novel competency assessment tool for colorectal polypectomy.

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Background: The American College of Cardiology has published clinical practice algorithms for common congenital heart lesions, including atrial septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, valvar pulmonary stenosis, aortic coarctation, and ventricular septal defect. The purpose of this study was to define the current practice patterns in the management of these lesions and describe the impact of departure from these recommendations.

Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of the most recent 100 outpatient appointments for each lesion at our centre.

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A reflection on Arnold Caplan, the father of MSC.

Best Pract Res Clin Haematol

December 2024

Arnold Caplan was the father of MSC, mesenchymal stem cells. His pioneering efforts have led to significant advances in the utilization of mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of a wide variety of clinical diseases. This reflection provides some insight into Arnold's commitment to education and research regarding mesenchymal stem cells.

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Aims/hypothesis: Biennial, as opposed to annual, screening for diabetic retinopathy was recently introduced within England for those considered to be at 'low risk'. This study aims to examine the impact that annual vs biennial screening has on equitable risk of diagnosis of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR) among people at 'low risk' and to develop an amelioration protocol.

Methods: In the North East London Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (NELDESP), 105,083 people without diabetic retinopathy were identified on two consecutive screening visits between January 2012 and September 2023.

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Introduction: The onset of locomotion is a critical motor milestone in early childhood and increases engagement with the environment. Toddlers with neurodevelopmental disabilities often have atypical motor development that impacts later outcomes. Video-based gait analysis using pose estimation offers an alternative to standardized motor assessments which are subjective and difficult to ascertain in some populations, yet very little work has been done to determine its accuracy in young children.

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