Publications by authors named "K E A Hack"

To determine the feasibility of implementing Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting & Data System (O-RADS) ultrasound (US) for reporting of adnexal masses at our institution, with a specific goal of increasing the use of O-RADS from a baseline of <5% to at least 75% over a 16-month period. A prospective interrupted time series quality improvement study was undertaken over a 16-month period. Plan, do, study, act cycles included: (1) Engagement of interested parties, (2) Targeted educational sessions, (3) Development of reporting templates, (4) Weekly audit-feedback.

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Traumatic ocular injuries from both combat- and noncombat-related activity remain a significant burden in active duty Ser- vicemembers and present a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to Special Operations medics with limited resources in far forward and remote areas. Blunt ocular injury, whether from sports or battlefield engagement, can result in a variety of eyesight-threatening injuries, including hyphema, commotio retinae, iritis, uveitis, and open globe injury. The management of these conditions often requires teleconsultation with ophthalmology and potential evacuation, which is tailored to the resources available for the Special Operations Forces medic.

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Tumors located in the spinal cord and its coverings can be diagnostically challenging and require special consideration regarding treatment options. During the last decade, important advances regarding the molecular characterization of central and peripheral nervous system tumors were achieved, resulting in improved diagnostic precision, and understanding of the tumor spectrum of this compartment. In particular, array-based global DNA methylation profiling has emerged as a valuable tool to delineate biologically and clinically relevant tumor subgroups and has been incorporated in the current WHO classification for central nervous system tumors of 2021.

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Posterior fossa type A (PF-EPN-A, PFA) ependymoma are aggressive tumors that mainly affect children and have a poor prognosis. Histopathology shows significant intratumoral heterogeneity, ranging from loose tissue to often sharply demarcated, extremely cell-dense tumor areas. To determine molecular differences in morphologically different areas and to understand their clinical significance, we analyzed 113 PF-EPN-A samples, including 40 corresponding relapse samples.

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Article Synopsis
  • Ependymomas are diverse tumors with specific types based on where they occur and their molecular characteristics, with spinal ependymomas (SP-EPN) being the most common type found in the spinal cord of both children and adults.
  • Research revealed limited molecular data on SP-EPN, with known genetic changes including losses on chromosome 22q and mutations in NF2, but this study aimed to fill the gaps by analyzing transcriptomic, epigenetic, genetic, and clinical data from a large cohort.
  • The study identified two subtypes of SP-EPN: subtype A, associated with known NF2 mutations and more severe disease, and subtype B, characterized by different genetic alterations and more stable NF2 expression, helping to
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