Few normative data for unsupervised, remotely-administered computerized cognitive measures are available. We examined variables to include in normative models for Mayo Test Drive (MTD, a multi-device remote cognitive assessment platform) measures, developed normative data, and validated the norms. 1240 Cognitively Unimpaired (CU) adults ages 32-100 years (96% White) from the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging and Mayo Alzheimer's Disease Research Center with Clinical Dementia Rating of 0 were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Health Polit Policy Law
February 2025
The Medicare program has provided a near-universal source of health care coverage for America's elderly since 1965. Over its 60-year history, the program has evolved to cover a greater share of the population and pay for an increasing share of the nation's health care bills. As Medicare has grown, so too have its challenges.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Mayo Test Drive (MTD): Mayo Test Development through Rapid Iteration, Validation and Expansion, is a web-based remote cognitive assessment platform for self-administered neuropsychological measures with previously demonstrated validity and reliability. We examined the usability of MTD and hypothesized that completion rates would be greater than 90%. We explored whether completion and participation rates differed by cognitive status and demographic factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Arthroscopic shoulder capsuloligamentous repair can be performed in the beach-chair (BC) or lateral decubitus (LD) position. Patient positioning may influence anchor placement. Limited research exists evaluating these 2 positioning techniques, specifically with respect to anchor position and trajectory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To establish consensus statements via a modified Delphi process about ethics, transparency, regulation and best practices for the use of orthobiologics in clinical practice for musculoskeletal pathology.
Methods: A consensus process on the regulation of orthobiologics at the provider-level was conducted using a modified Delphi technique. Twenty orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, or basic scientists participated.