Publications by authors named "Tarah Woodle"
Introduction: In the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services-the second largest public health care system in the United States-clinical integration allows specialists and primary care providers to collaboratively provide specialty care. We used time-driven activity-based costing to compare patient burden and cost of kidney stone diagnosis, workup, and management with and without clinical integration.
Methods: We interviewed and observed teams of physicians and staff to understand workflow practices and personnel, space, material, and device requirements for stone care in the 2 models.
Penile prosthesis surgery is a definitive treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). The two categories of penile prosthesis are endorsed by professional guidelines, inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) and malleable penile prosthesis (MPP). Each modality of penile prosthesis offers distinct advantages and incorporates specific design features, allowing for personalized device selection that aligns with individual needs and preferences.
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- Prostate cancer is complex and can vary widely in how it affects patients, with some cases progressing while others remain stable, emphasizing the need for better early-stage biomarkers to predict disease outcomes.
- A study analyzed tissue samples from prostate cancer patients who had low-risk tumors and tracked their progression, using gene expression analysis to identify differences between those who remained stable and those who developed recurring disease.
- The research identified a set of eight genes, particularly highlighting ERG as a strong predictor of disease recurrence, indicating that these biomarkers could help in assessing prostate cancer progression from early tissue samples.