Publications by authors named "Natalie Albasha"
Background & Aims: The use of computer-aided detection (CADe) has increased the adenoma detection rates (ADRs) during colorectal cancer (CRC) screening/surveillance in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) but has not shown benefit in real-world implementation studies. We performed a single-center pragmatic RCT to evaluate the impact of real-time CADe on ADRs in colonoscopy performed by community gastroenterologists.
Methods: We enrolled 1100 patients undergoing colonoscopy for CRC screening, surveillance, positive fecal-immunohistochemical tests, and diagnostic indications at one community-based center from September 2022 to March 2023.
Long-term exposure to house dust mites accelerates lung cancer development in mice.
J Exp Clin Cancer Res
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- * In preclinical mouse models, HDM accelerates LC development, primarily by activating the NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway in macrophages, which alters the lung environment to promote tumor growth.
- * Treatments targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome, IL-1β, and CCL2, or the use of inhaled corticosteroids, significantly reduce the tumor-promoting effects of HDM, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies for preventing lung cancer in susceptible individuals.
Using Evidence-Based Criteria to Decrease CT Utilization for Liver Imaging.
Curr Probl Diagn Radiol
June 2022
Purpose: Overutilization of imaging in radiology increases costs without improvement in patient outcomes. As a part of the regular quality measures, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services deemed our institution to be overutilizing abdomen and abdominopelvic computer tomography (CT) with and without intravenous (IV) contrast. We implemented a quality improvement (QI) effort to reduce use of abdomen CT with and without IV contrast.
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