Publications by authors named "T Soriano"
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- This study introduces a method for underwater drones to estimate their positions relative to each other using only visual feedback from an onboard camera and IMU data, avoiding traditional communication and sonar methods.
- The research focuses on a leader-follower control architecture that enables a group of these low-cost drones to form specific shapes while improving position predictions with an Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) when robots are out of camera view.
- The experimental validation was conducted with BlueROVs on a ROS platform in realistic scenarios, allowing for the evaluation of distributed control algorithms for these types of underwater robots.
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) remain a prevalent undiagnosed condition frequently encountered in primary care.
Objective: We aimed to find the parameters that optimize the diagnostic accuracy of pulse palpation to detect AF. We also aimed to create a simple algorithm for selecting which individuals would benefit from pulse palpation and, if positive, receive an ECG to detect AF.
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- Limited research exists on disparities in nonmelanoma skin cancer among patients with skin of color, particularly in Hispanic/Latino populations.
- A study of 3486 Mohs micrographic surgeries revealed that Hispanic/Latino patients had 17% larger defect sizes compared to non-Hispanic White patients, with squamous cell carcinoma defects being 80% larger for Hispanics/Latinos.
- Patients' insurance type also played a role, with those on Medicaid/HMO having 52% larger defects compared to Medicare patients, highlighting the need for awareness about skin cancer risks across all races and ethnicities.