Publications by authors named "W E Franklin"
Several legal acts mandate that management agencies regularly assess biological populations. For species with distinct markings, these assessments can be conducted noninvasively via capture-recapture and photographic identification (photo-ID), which involves processing considerable quantities of photographic data. To ease this burden, agencies increasingly rely on automated identification (ID) algorithms.
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- The study aimed to clarify the roles, responsibilities, and qualifications of pediatric cardiology chiefs by surveying those currently in the position across North America, addressing a gap in the literature.* -
- A total of 62% of pediatric cardiology chiefs participated in a mixed-methods survey, revealing key attributes necessary for the role, including communication skills, honesty, and conflict resolution, while also highlighting concerns about administrative demands and a lack of diversity.* -
- The findings emphasize the importance of communication and mentorship in leadership roles and suggest that future research should explore broader perspectives, including faculty and international viewpoints.*
We present the clinical course of an 8-month-old infant with a giant cutaneous hemangioma resulting in high-output heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. The lesion was successfully embolized and excised, with rapid resolution of heart failure and improvement in pulmonary hypertension.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Atrial tachyarrhythmias are common and difficult to treat in adults with congenital heart disease. Dronedarone has proven effective in patients without congenital heart disease, but data are limited about its use in adults with congenital heart disease of moderate to great complexity.
Methods: A single-center, retrospective chart review of 21 adults with congenital heart disease of moderate to great complexity who were treated with dronedarone for atrial tachyarrhythmias was performed.