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  1. Article ; Online: Anomalous tumbling of colloidal ellipsoids in Poiseuille flows.

    Altman, Lauren E / Hollingsworth, Andrew D / Grier, David G

    Physical review. E

    2023  Volume 108, Issue 3-1, Page(s) 34609

    Abstract: Shear flows cause aspherical colloidal particles to tumble so that their orientations trace out complex trajectories known as Jeffery orbits. The Jeffery orbit of a prolate ellipsoid is predicted to align the particle's principal axis preferentially in ... ...

    Abstract Shear flows cause aspherical colloidal particles to tumble so that their orientations trace out complex trajectories known as Jeffery orbits. The Jeffery orbit of a prolate ellipsoid is predicted to align the particle's principal axis preferentially in the plane transverse to the axis of shear. Holographic microscopy measurements reveal instead that colloidal ellipsoids' trajectories in Poiseuille flows strongly favor an orientation inclined by roughly π/8 relative to this plane. This anomalous observation is consistent with at least two previous reports of colloidal rods and dimers of colloidal spheres in Poiseuille flow and therefore appears to be a generic, yet unexplained feature of colloidal transport at low Reynolds numbers.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2844562-4
    ISSN 2470-0053 ; 2470-0045
    ISSN (online) 2470-0053
    ISSN 2470-0045
    DOI 10.1103/PhysRevE.108.034609
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  2. Article ; Online: The 11-item and 14-item versions of the Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale.

    Altman, E G / Østergaard, S D

    Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica

    2018  Volume 139, Issue 3, Page(s) 292–293

    MeSH term(s) Bipolar Disorder/diagnosis ; Diagnostic Self Evaluation ; Humans ; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales/standards
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-11-20
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 103-x
    ISSN 1600-0447 ; 0001-690X
    ISSN (online) 1600-0447
    ISSN 0001-690X
    DOI 10.1111/acps.12988
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  3. Article ; Online: Evaluation of seasonal influences on adrenocorticotropic hormone response to the thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test and its accuracy for diagnosis of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.

    Adams, A A / Siard-Altman, M H / Reedy, S E / Barker, D / Elzinga, S / Sanz, M G / Urschel, K / Ireland, J L

    Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)

    2023  Volume 300-302, Page(s) 106035

    Abstract: Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder, affecting >20 % of older horses. There is a need for improved endocrine tests for early disease detection, and the thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation ... ...

    Abstract Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder, affecting >20 % of older horses. There is a need for improved endocrine tests for early disease detection, and the thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation test has been recommended for diagnosis of early or mild cases. However, it is currently not recommended for year-round use due to marked seasonal variability. The aims of this cohort study were to evaluate effects of month and season on adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) responses to TRH stimulation and to derive monthly cut-offs for PPID diagnosis. Sixty-three horses were assigned to control (n = 17), subclinical PPID (n = 21) and clinical PPID (n = 25) groups, based on a composite reference standard that combined clinical history and examination findings with endocrine test results. TRH stimulation tests were performed monthly for a 12-month period. Circannual changes were evaluated with one- and two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to derive cut-off values for basal and TRH-stimulated ACTH. TRH-stimulated ACTH concentrations were lowest in February-May and highest in August-October. Specificity of both basal and 30 min post-TRH ACTH was generally higher than sensitivity, and TRH stimulation had improved diagnostic accuracy compared to basal ACTH, although its sensitivity was not significantly greater year-round. TRH stimulation tests yielded considerably more positive results than basal ACTH in the subclinical group, but few additional positive results in clinical PPID cases. There were large differences between cut-offs that maximised sensitivity or specificity for TRH-stimulated ACTH, highlighting the importance of considering clinical presentation alongside test results in diagnostic decision-making.
    MeSH term(s) Horses ; Animals ; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone/pharmacology ; Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone/pharmacology ; Seasons ; Cohort Studies ; Pituitary Diseases/diagnosis ; Pituitary Diseases/veterinary ; Pituitary Gland, Intermediate/metabolism ; Horse Diseases/diagnosis
    Chemical Substances Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (9002-60-2) ; Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (5Y5F15120W)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 428614-5
    ISSN 1532-2971 ; 0372-5545 ; 1090-0233
    ISSN (online) 1532-2971
    ISSN 0372-5545 ; 1090-0233
    DOI 10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.106035
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  4. Article ; Online: Distinguishing Characteristics of Admissions to Various Types of Posthospital Brain Injury Rehabilitation Programs.

    Salisbury, David B / Parrott, Devan / Altman, Irwin M / Eicher, Vicki / Logan, Daniel M / McGrath, Claire / Walters, G Joseph / Malec, James F

    The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation

    2024  

    Abstract: Objective: Describe and compare the demographic characteristics and disability profiles of individuals admitted to 6 types of posthospital brain injury rehabilitation (PHBIR) programs.: Setting: Data from Residential Neurobehavioral, Residential ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Describe and compare the demographic characteristics and disability profiles of individuals admitted to 6 types of posthospital brain injury rehabilitation (PHBIR) programs.
    Setting: Data from Residential Neurobehavioral, Residential Neurorehabilitation, Home and Community Neurorehabilitation, Day Treatment, Outpatient Neurorehabilitation, and Supported Living programs serving individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI).
    Participants: Two thousand twenty-eight individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, or other ABI.
    Main measures: Sex, age, time since injury, and Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory, 4th edition (MPAI-4).
    Design: Retrospective analyses of demographic variables and MPAI-4 Total, Index, and subscale Rasch-derived T-scores on admission comparing diagnostic categories and program types within diagnostic categories.
    Results: Participants with TBI were predominantly male, and those with stroke were generally older. Admissions to more intensive and supervised programs (residential neurobehavioral and residential neurorehabilitation) generally showed greater disability than admissions to home and community programs who were more disabled than participants in day treatment and outpatient programs. Residential neurobehavioral and supported living program participants generally were male and had TBI. Home and community admissions tended to be more delayed than residential neurorehabilitation admissions. The majority of those with other ABI were admitted to outpatient rather than more intensive programs. Additional analyses demonstrated significant differences in MPAI-4 profiles among the various program types.
    Conclusions: Admissions with TBI, stroke, and other ABI to PHBIR differ in demographic factors and disability profiles. When examined within each diagnostic category, demographic features and disability profiles also distinguish among admissions to the various program types. Results provide insights about decision-making in referral patterns to various types of PHBIR programs, although other factors not available for analysis (eg, participant/family preference, program, and funding availability) likely also contribute to admission patterns.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639221-0
    ISSN 1550-509X ; 0885-9701
    ISSN (online) 1550-509X
    ISSN 0885-9701
    DOI 10.1097/HTR.0000000000000953
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  5. Article ; Online: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) society guidelines for gynecologic oncology: Addressing implementation challenges - 2023 update.

    Nelson, G / Fotopoulou, C / Taylor, J / Glaser, G / Bakkum-Gamez, J / Meyer, L A / Stone, R / Mena, G / Elias, K M / Altman, A D / Bisch, S P / Ramirez, P T / Dowdy, S C

    Gynecologic oncology

    2023  Volume 173, Page(s) 58–67

    Abstract: Background: Despite evidence supporting its use, many Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) recommendations remain poorly adhered to and barriers to ERAS implementation persist. In this second updated ERAS® Society guideline, a consensus for optimal ... ...

    Abstract Background: Despite evidence supporting its use, many Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) recommendations remain poorly adhered to and barriers to ERAS implementation persist. In this second updated ERAS® Society guideline, a consensus for optimal perioperative care in gynecologic oncology surgery is presented, with a specific emphasis on implementation challenges.
    Methods: Based on the gaps identified by clinician stakeholder groups, nine implementation challenge topics were prioritized for review. A database search of publications using Embase and PubMed was performed (2018-2023). Studies on each topic were selected with emphasis on meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, and large prospective cohort studies. These studies were then reviewed and graded by an international panel according to the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system.
    Results: All recommendations on ERAS implementation challenge topics are based on best available evidence. The level of evidence for each item is presented accordingly.
    Conclusions: The updated evidence base and recommendations for stakeholder derived ERAS implementation challenges in gynecologic oncology are presented by the ERAS® Society in this consensus review.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ; Genital Neoplasms, Female/surgery ; Prospective Studies ; Perioperative Care ; Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 801461-9
    ISSN 1095-6859 ; 0090-8258
    ISSN (online) 1095-6859
    ISSN 0090-8258
    DOI 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.04.009
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  6. Article ; Online: Reply to letter to the editor by C. Faggion: reproducibility and reporting guidelines.

    Altman, Douglas G / Moher, David

    Journal of clinical epidemiology

    2018  Volume 100, Page(s) 131–132

    MeSH term(s) Epidemiologic Studies ; Reproducibility of Results
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-04-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 639306-8
    ISSN 1878-5921 ; 0895-4356
    ISSN (online) 1878-5921
    ISSN 0895-4356
    DOI 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2018.04.007
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  7. Article: Can malt whisky be discriminated from blended whisky?: Peer commentaries and riposte: How blind were the volunteers?

    Altman, D G

    British medical journal (Clinical research ed.)

    2010  Volume 287, Issue 6409, Page(s) 1914–1915

    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-08-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80088-0
    ISSN 0267-0623 ; 0959-8138 ; 0959-8146 ; 0007-1447
    ISSN 0267-0623 ; 0959-8138 ; 0959-8146 ; 0007-1447
    DOI 10.1136/bmj.287.6409.1914
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  8. Article ; Online: Ultrasound evaluation of anterior transvaginal mesh for pelvic organ prolapse: correlation to 5-year clinical outcomes.

    Poutakidis, Georgios / Marsk, Anna / Altman, Daniel / Falconer, Christian / Morcos, Edward

    International urogynecology journal

    2021  Volume 33, Issue 7, Page(s) 1907–1915

    Abstract: Introduction and hypothesis: Vaginal prolapse mesh may effectively restore vaginal anatomy. The aim of this study was to investigate how the in vivo mesh position correlates to clinical outcomes.: Methods: Seventy-one women operated on using Uphold ... ...

    Abstract Introduction and hypothesis: Vaginal prolapse mesh may effectively restore vaginal anatomy. The aim of this study was to investigate how the in vivo mesh position correlates to clinical outcomes.
    Methods: Seventy-one women operated on using Uphold mesh for apical pelvic organ prolapse (POP-Q, C ≥ stage II) were examined 5 years after surgery by introital-perineal 2D ultrasound in a midsagittal plane at rest and Valsalva. The horizontal line and pubis symphysis were considered the reference for all measures. Ultrasound measures were statistically compared to clinical outcomes: POP-Q, Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) and subscales [Pelvic Organ Distress Inventory (PODI-6), and Urinary Distress Inventory (UDI-6)] and the VAS scale for pain.
    Results: Original mesh length was preserved by 86% and correlated to improved pain as estimated by VAS scale (r 0.321). Valsalva was associated with a lowering of the superior and inferior mesh margins by 7.3 and 6.1 mm, respectively (p < 0.001) but a reduction of total mesh length by only 1 mm (30.2 ± 5.2 to 29.2 ± 4.7 mm, p < 0.001). Mobility of the anterior vaginal wall (bladder neck and midurethra) at Valsalva was parallel to downward movement of the mesh inferior margin (r 0.346 and 0.314) but inversely correlated to total UDI-6 (r - 0.254 and - 0.263). Mobility of the midurethra was inversely correlated to bladder emptying (PFDI-20 Question 19, r - 0.245).
    Conclusions: Five years after surgery, preserved original length of the mesh with apical support was correlated to improved anatomical and patient-reported outcomes. Mesh support to the vaginal apex was associated with improved bladder emptying and total urinary distress outcomes but not stress urinary incontinence.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Pain ; Pelvic Organ Prolapse/diagnostic imaging ; Pelvic Organ Prolapse/surgery ; Surgical Mesh ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1050631-7
    ISSN 1433-3023 ; 0937-3462
    ISSN (online) 1433-3023
    ISSN 0937-3462
    DOI 10.1007/s00192-021-04889-6
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  9. Article ; Online: Sex differences in verbal working memory: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Voyer, Daniel / Saint Aubin, Jean / Altman, Katelyn / Gallant, Genevieve

    Psychological bulletin

    2021  Volume 147, Issue 4, Page(s) 352–398

    Abstract: ... in a multilevel meta-analysis. Results revealed a small overall female advantage (g = .028, 95% CI [.006, .050 ... advantage was significant for cued tasks (g = .079, 95% CI [.030, .128]) and Free Recall tasks (g = .145, 95 ... CI [.102, .188]) whereas there was a male advantage on Complex Span (g = -.042, 95% CI [-.083, -.002 ...

    Abstract The present meta-analysis aimed to quantify sex differences in verbal working memory and to examine potential moderators of these differences. We examined 802 effect sizes from 478 samples in 284 studies in a multilevel meta-analysis. Results revealed a small overall female advantage (g = .028, 95% CI [.006, .050]). In the overall sample, results showed that sex differences differed across tasks. Specifically, the female advantage was significant for cued tasks (g = .079, 95% CI [.030, .128]) and Free Recall tasks (g = .145, 95% CI [.102, .188]) whereas there was a male advantage on Complex Span (g = -.042, 95% CI [-.083, -.002]), and no sex differences on Serial Recall (g = .003, 95% CI [-.055, .050]), and Simple Span tasks (g < .001, 95% CI [-.034, .033]). Within each task, we found that recall direction, stimulus type, presentation format, response format, and age accounted for significant variance in at least 1 of the tasks. Analyses provided no evidence of a publication bias, although the female advantage varied as a function of sample source, whether the title made reference to sex, and whether authors had to be contacted to obtain relevant data. Results are discussed in terms of their implications for sex differences in episodic memory and in the context of clinical applications and theory building. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).
    MeSH term(s) Cues ; Humans ; Language ; Memory, Episodic ; Memory, Short-Term ; Mental Recall ; Sex Characteristics ; Verbal Behavior
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 1321-3
    ISSN 1939-1455 ; 0033-2909
    ISSN (online) 1939-1455
    ISSN 0033-2909
    DOI 10.1037/bul0000320
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  10. Article ; Online: Reply: An Incomplete Story.

    Cleland, John G F / Flather, Marcus D / Altman, Douglas G / Kotecha, Dipak

    Journal of the American College of Cardiology

    2018  Volume 71, Issue 1, Page(s) 105

    MeSH term(s) Adrenergic beta-Antagonists ; Heart Failure ; Heart Rate ; Humans
    Chemical Substances Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-01-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 605507-2
    ISSN 1558-3597 ; 0735-1097
    ISSN (online) 1558-3597
    ISSN 0735-1097
    DOI 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.10.078
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