Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Kirk T Harmon"
- Kirk T Harmon’s research emphasizes the validation and effectiveness of screening tools like STOP-Bang for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), specifically investigating the variations in performance based on gender differences.
- The study on STOP-Bang illustrates its composite scoring mechanism and how alternative scoring systems could enhance its applicability among clinically referred patients.
- Harmon also explores the landscape of electronic medical record (EMR) usage among occupational medicine physicians in the United States, highlighting limited adoption primarily for billing rather than comprehensive clinical applications.