Publications by authors named "M L Gart"
Purpose: Identification and targeting of actionable oncogenic drivers (AODs) in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has dramatically improved outcomes. However, genomic testing uptake is variable and hampered by factors including slow turnaround time, frequently resulting in initial non-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) treatment. We investigate how this behavior affects outcomes.
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- Conventional teaching in managing partial hand amputations often focuses on maximizing residual limb length through various flap techniques, but only a few flaps effectively mimic the thin and flexible nature of dorsal hand skin.
- Excessive soft tissue from flap reconstructions can hinder limb function, prosthesis fit, and the efficacy of myoelectric prosthetics.
- Advancements in prosthetic technology and nerve transfer methods have led to a new reconstruction approach prioritizing minimal tissue coverage, resulting in faster, more secure fittings and enhanced usability of both basic and advanced partial hand prostheses.
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- The study aimed to assess whether individuals with unilateral congenital upper limb amputation can control myoelectric prostheses with multiple degrees of freedom using pattern recognition (PR) technology.
- Seven participants, aged 9 to 62, were tested on their ability to control a virtual prosthesis through electromyographic signals, measuring their proficiency in a game-like testing environment.
- Results showed that all participants successfully calibrated the prosthesis controls at various degrees of freedom, with no differences in accuracy between their amputated and sound limbs, indicating a promising potential for myoelectric prostheses in this population.
Background: As a component of the Maintenance of Certification process from 2003 to 2019, the American Board of Plastic Surgery tracked 20 common plastic surgery operations. By evaluating the data collected over 16 years, the authors are able to examine the practice patterns of pediatric/craniofacial surgeons in the United States.
Methods: Cumulative tracer data for cleft palate repair was reviewed as of April of 2014 and September of 2019.
Spasticity is a movement disorder characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in muscle tone and a hyperexcitable stretch reflex. Common causes of spasticity include cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and stroke. Surgical treatment plans for spasticity must be highly individualized and based on the characteristics of patients and the spasticity in order to maximize functional gains.
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