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  1. Article ; Online: Re: Surgeon variation in patient quality of life after radical prostatectomy: A. Hartz, T. He, S. Strope, D. R. Cutler, G. Andriole and C. Dechet J Urol 2013; 189: 1295-1301.

    Abd-El-Barr, Abd-El-Rahman M / Sukumar, Shyam / Trinh, Quoc-Dien / Roghmann, Florian / Sun, Maxine

    The Journal of urology

    2013  Volume 190, Issue 4, Page(s) 1441–1442

    MeSH term(s) Clinical Competence ; Humans ; Male ; Prostatectomy/standards ; Prostatic Neoplasms/surgery ; Quality of Life
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Comment ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 3176-8
    ISSN 1527-3792 ; 0022-5347
    ISSN (online) 1527-3792
    ISSN 0022-5347
    DOI 10.1016/j.juro.2013.05.008
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  2. Article ; Online: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound: the ideal contrast imaging study for pregnant patients.

    Wilson, Stephanie R / Barr, Richard G

    Abdominal radiology (New York)

    2023  Volume 48, Issue 11, Page(s) 3553

    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Ultrasonography/methods ; Diagnostic Imaging ; Contrast Media
    Chemical Substances Contrast Media
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 2839786-1
    ISSN 2366-0058 ; 2366-004X
    ISSN (online) 2366-0058
    ISSN 2366-004X
    DOI 10.1007/s00261-023-04008-7
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  3. Book ; Online: Particle Physics in the LHC era

    Barr, Giles / Devenish, R. / Walczak, R. / Weidberg, T.

    (Oxford Master Series In Physics)

    2016  

    Series title Oxford Master Series In Physics
    Keywords Particle & high-energy physics ; Nuclear physics ; Astrophysics ; Cosmology & the universe ; Atomic & molecular physics ; Particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, cosmology, accelerator physics, detector physics, quarks and leptons, Dirac equation, electroweak theory, quantum chromodynamics, flavour oscillations, CP violation, Higgs boson, Beyond the Standard Model physics
    Language 0|e
    Size 1 electronic resource (422 pages)
    Publisher Oxford University Press
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English ; Open Access
    HBZ-ID HT021621224
    ISBN 9780198748557 ; 0198748558
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  4. Article ; Online: Interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation and sexual functioning: Treatment outcomes and patient preferences.

    Flegge, Lindsay G / Barr, Aex / Craner, Julia R

    Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 7, Page(s) 785–792

    Abstract: Background/objective: Sexual dysfunction is common for patients experiencing chronic pain. Prior research is limited on how treatment for chronic pain affects patients' sexual functioning. This study reports pre-/post-treatment measures of self-reported ...

    Abstract Background/objective: Sexual dysfunction is common for patients experiencing chronic pain. Prior research is limited on how treatment for chronic pain affects patients' sexual functioning. This study reports pre-/post-treatment measures of self-reported sexual functioning among individuals presenting for chronic pain treatment at an interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation program (IPRP) and reports patient treatment preferences.
    Method: This study uses detailed treatment measures across multiple domains of sexual functioning to describe the prevalence and correlates of self-reported sexual functioning among individuals with chronic pain presenting for and discharging from treatment at an IPRP (N = 71). Domains include sexual interest, satisfaction with sexual functioning, vaginal lubrication, vaginal discomfort, and erectile function. Patients also completed a multiple-choice treatment preferences questionnaire created for this study.
    Results: Results from this study show a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in chronic pain populations (51.5%) and show no significant difference in sexual functioning after completing outpatient treatment, except for a significant improvement in sexual satisfaction for males only. Results from the patient treatment preferences questionnaire indicate that most patients (83.3%) thought their pain was important to address within the context of an IPRP; however, many patients (58.7%) did not think their treatment addressed sexual functioning. In addition, many patients (34%) would prefer to discuss sexual functioning with their primary care provider or pelvic floor physical therapist.
    Conclusion: Findings demonstrate that usual multidisciplinary pain management treatment is not sufficient to address patients' concerns with sexual functioning. Additional creative strategies will need to be studied on how to best treat these overlapping problems. Implications and future research directions are discussed.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Female ; Humans ; Pain Management ; Chronic Pain/epidemiology ; Chronic Pain/therapy ; Patient Preference ; Treatment Outcome ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2151272-3
    ISSN 1533-2500 ; 1530-7085
    ISSN (online) 1533-2500
    ISSN 1530-7085
    DOI 10.1111/papr.13257
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  5. Article ; Online: Predictors of sexual satisfaction among patients with chronic pain.

    Barr, Aex / Moore, Kayla / Flegge, Lindsay G / Atsaphanthong, Emily / Kirby, Krissa E / Craner, Julia R

    Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 5, Page(s) 1375546

    Abstract: Objectives: Sexual satisfaction is an important aspect of quality of life. Chronic pain, depression and anxiety, and relational problems correspond with higher risk for sexual difficulties. Less is known about how risk factors for sexual dysfunction and ...

    Abstract Objectives: Sexual satisfaction is an important aspect of quality of life. Chronic pain, depression and anxiety, and relational problems correspond with higher risk for sexual difficulties. Less is known about how risk factors for sexual dysfunction and other problems-such as medical conditions, pain severity, and medication side effects-affect the sexual satisfaction of people with chronic pain. Using a biopsychosocial framework, this study explored factors related to sexual satisfaction among patients presenting for evaluation of chronic pain.
    Methods: Researchers used a hierarchical multiple regression analysis to model potential predictors of sexual satisfaction. Variables analyzed were demographic features, medical history, average pain severity, depressed mood, anxiety, and perceived significant other support. Data collection involved administration of retrospective questionnaires and chart review. The sample included male and female participants (
    Results: Medical history (i.e., medical conditions, surgical history, and medications) and clinical self-report variables (i.e., pain severity, depressed mood, anxiety, and perceived significant other support) were associated with sexual satisfaction. In this sample, antidepressant use and higher pain severity were unique predictors of lower sexual satisfaction. Married marital status and higher levels of perceived significant other support were predictive of greater sexual satisfaction.
    Discussion: Findings highlight the importance of understanding the unique impact of biopsychosocial variables on the sexual satisfaction of patients presenting for evaluation at a multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation clinic. Further exploration of protective factors that account for sexual satisfaction among individuals with chronic pain may help inform screening, referrals, and treatment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-04
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2673-561X
    ISSN (online) 2673-561X
    DOI 10.3389/fpain.2024.1375546
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  6. Article ; Online: Sexual Functioning Among Adults with Chronic Pain: Prevalence and Association with Pain-Related Outcomes.

    Flegge, Lindsay G / Barr, Aex / Craner, Julia R

    Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.)

    2022  Volume 24, Issue 2, Page(s) 197–206

    Abstract: Background: Prior research indicates that sexual functioning and chronic pain commonly coexist and impact each other; however, there are limitations in current research as to the prevalence and severity of sexual dysfunction in patients with chronic ... ...

    Abstract Background: Prior research indicates that sexual functioning and chronic pain commonly coexist and impact each other; however, there are limitations in current research as to the prevalence and severity of sexual dysfunction in patients with chronic pain.
    Method: This study used detailed measures across multiple domains of sexual functioning to describe the prevalence and correlates of self-reported sexual functioning among individuals with chronic pain presenting for treatment at a multidisciplinary pain management center (N = 247). Domains included sexual interest, satisfaction with sexual functioning, vaginal lubrication, vaginal discomfort, and erectile function. Individuals with and without sexual dysfunction were compared on pain-related outcome variables.
    Results: Results from this study showed a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in populations with chronic pain and a positive association between sexual problems and pain severity and psychological concerns. Sex differences were noted, with female participants exhibiting significantly lower sexual satisfaction associated with higher levels of pain, pain-related life interference, depression, and anxiety, whereas these relationships were not significant for male participants.
    Conclusion: Findings demonstrated that patients with chronic pain experience significant sexual dysfunction, including lack of interest in sexual activity and low satisfaction with their sex lives. Compared with patients without sexual dysfunction, patients with sexual dysfunction reported higher average pain levels and higher depressive symptoms, along with greater anxiety in patients with at least one area of sexual dysfunction. Adding to these findings are the pain-relevant correlates of sexual functioning domains and sex differences in these relationships, with women experiencing additional pain-related problems. Limitations and future research directions are discussed.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Chronic Pain/epidemiology ; Prevalence ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Sexual Behavior/psychology ; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2015903-1
    ISSN 1526-4637 ; 1526-2375
    ISSN (online) 1526-4637
    ISSN 1526-2375
    DOI 10.1093/pm/pnac117
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  7. Article: Autochthonous carbon loading of macroalgae stimulates benthic biological nitrogen fixation rates in shallow coastal marine sediments.

    Raut, Yubin / Barr, Casey R / Paris, Emily R / Kapili, Bennett J / Dekas, Anne E / Capone, Douglas G

    Frontiers in microbiology

    2024  Volume 14, Page(s) 1312843

    Abstract: ... Unamended BNF rates varied among sites (0.001-0.05 nmol N g ...

    Abstract Macroalgae, commonly known as seaweed, are foundational species in coastal ecosystems and contribute significantly to coastal primary production globally. However, the impact of macroalgal decomposition on benthic biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) after deposition to the seafloor remains largely unexplored. In this study, we measure BNF rates at three different sites at the Big Fisherman's Cove on Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA, which is representative of globally distributed rocky bottom macroalgal habitats. Unamended BNF rates varied among sites (0.001-0.05 nmol N g
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-05
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2587354-4
    ISSN 1664-302X
    ISSN 1664-302X
    DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1312843
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  8. Article ; Online: Ultrasound Probe Pose Classification for Task Recognition in Central Venous Catheterization.

    Barr, C / Hisey, R / Ungi, T / Fichtinger, G

    Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference

    2021  Volume 2021, Page(s) 5023–5026

    Abstract: Central Line Tutor is a system that facilitates real-time feedback during training for central venous catheterization. One limitation of Central Line Tutor is its reliance on expensive, cumbersome electromagnetic tracking to facilitate various training ... ...

    Abstract Central Line Tutor is a system that facilitates real-time feedback during training for central venous catheterization. One limitation of Central Line Tutor is its reliance on expensive, cumbersome electromagnetic tracking to facilitate various training aids, including ultrasound task identification and segmentation of neck vasculature. The purpose of this study is to validate deep learning methods for vessel segmentation and ultrasound pose classification in order to mitigate the system's reliance on electromagnetic tracking. A large dataset of segmented and classified ultrasound images was generated from participant data captured using Central Line Tutor. A U-Net architecture was used to perform vessel segmentation, while a shallow Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) architecture was designed to classify the pose of the ultrasound probe. A second classifier architecture was also tested that used the U-Net output as the CNN input. The mean testing set Intersect over Union score for U-Net cross-validation was 0.746 ± 0.052. The mean test set classification accuracy for the CNN was 92.0% ± 3.0, while the U-Net + CNN achieved 92.7% ± 2.1%. This study highlights the potential for deep learning on ultrasound images to replace the current electromagnetic tracking-based methods for vessel segmentation and ultrasound pose classification, and represents an important step towards removing the electromagnetic tracker altogether. Removing the need for an external tracking system would significantly reduce the cost of Central Line Tutor and make it far more accessible to the medical trainees that would benefit from it most.
    MeSH term(s) Catheterization, Central Venous ; Humans ; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted ; Neural Networks, Computer ; Ultrasonography
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 2694-0604
    ISSN (online) 2694-0604
    DOI 10.1109/EMBC46164.2021.9630033
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  9. Article ; Online: Junior trainee group 'Buddy Scheme'.

    Vithlani, G / Barr-Keenan, R / Chouhan, R / Rowe, A

    The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery

    2021  Volume 60, Issue 1, Page(s) 74–76

    Abstract: The ethos of the junior trainees' group is to facilitate peer support, an important complement to pursuing our speciality of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Launched in September 2020, the Buddy Scheme enables peer-matching. Results demonstrate this ... ...

    Abstract The ethos of the junior trainees' group is to facilitate peer support, an important complement to pursuing our speciality of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Launched in September 2020, the Buddy Scheme enables peer-matching. Results demonstrate this scheme has successfully provided additional support for second-degree applicants. With further help from our senior colleagues, our ambition is to expand this scheme in 2021.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Surgery, Oral
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-23
    Publishing country Scotland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605685-4
    ISSN 1532-1940 ; 0266-4356
    ISSN (online) 1532-1940
    ISSN 0266-4356
    DOI 10.1016/j.bjoms.2021.03.003
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  10. Article ; Online: Sub-resolution contrast in neutral helium microscopy through facet scattering for quantitative imaging of nanoscale topographies on macroscopic surfaces.

    Eder, Sabrina D / Fahy, Adam / Barr, Matthew G / Manson, J R / Holst, Bodil / Dastoor, Paul C

    Nature communications

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 904

    Abstract: Nanoscale thin film coatings and surface treatments are ubiquitous across industry, science, and engineering; imbuing specific functional or mechanical properties (such as corrosion resistance, lubricity, catalytic activity and electronic behaviour). Non- ...

    Abstract Nanoscale thin film coatings and surface treatments are ubiquitous across industry, science, and engineering; imbuing specific functional or mechanical properties (such as corrosion resistance, lubricity, catalytic activity and electronic behaviour). Non-destructive nanoscale imaging of thin film coatings across large (ca. centimetre) lateral length scales, crucial to a wide range of modern industry, remains a significant technical challenge. By harnessing the unique nature of the helium atom-surface interaction, neutral helium microscopy images these surfaces without altering the sample under investigation. Since the helium atom scatters exclusively from the outermost electronic corrugation of the sample, the technique is completely surface sensitive. Furthermore, with a cross-section that is orders of magnitude larger than that of electrons, neutrons and photons, the probe particle routinely interacts with features down to the scale of surface defects and small adsorbates (including hydrogen). Here, we highlight the capacity of neutral helium microscopy for sub-resolution contrast using an advanced facet scattering model based on nanoscale features. By replicating the observed scattered helium intensities, we demonstrate that sub-resolution contrast arises from the unique surface scattering of the incident probe. Consequently, it is now possible to extract quantitative information from the helium atom image, including localised ångström-scale variations in topography.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2553671-0
    ISSN 2041-1723 ; 2041-1723
    ISSN (online) 2041-1723
    ISSN 2041-1723
    DOI 10.1038/s41467-023-36578-x
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