Publications by authors named "M Groom"
Oculomotor characteristics, including accuracy, timing, and sensorimotor processing, are considered sensitive intermediate phenotypes for understanding the etiology of neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism and ADHD. Oculomotor characteristics have predominantly been studied separately in autism and ADHD. Despite the high rates of co-occurrence between these conditions, only one study has investigated oculomotor processes among those with co-occurring autism + ADHD.
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- * A systematic review of 13 studies highlighted three key themes: the need for better education and implementation, misinterpretations and stigma surrounding tics, and poor communication regarding tic diagnoses that increases family anxiety.
- * Overall, improving HCPs' understanding and confidence in treating tics could lead to better healthcare outcomes and experiences for those living with these disorders.
Commentary: Using QbTest for monitoring pharmacological treatment response in ADHD - are we there yet?
J Child Psychol Psychiatry
February 2025
Individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit varied responses to pharmacological treatments (e.g. stimulants and non-stimulants).
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- QbTest is a computerized assessment tool aimed at aiding the diagnosis of ADHD, implemented in Child and Adolescent Mental Health services across England from April 2020 to March 2023.
- A mixed-methods evaluation revealed that the test resulted in a slight reduction in appointments needed for a diagnosis, but also a longer wait time from referral to diagnosis, with pediatric services benefitting more than CAMHS.
- Interviews and surveys showed that healthcare staff felt the QbTest made the diagnostic process more efficient and helped patients better understand their symptoms, despite some logistical challenges.
We introduce a flexible microscale all-fiber-optic Raman probe which can be embedded into devices to enable operando in situ spectroscopy. The facile-constructed probe is composed of a nested antiresonant nodeless hollow-core fiber combined with an integrated high refractive index barium titanate microlens. Pump laser 785 nm excitation and near-infrared collection are independently characterized, demonstrating an excitation spot of full-width-half-maximum 1.
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