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Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Accreditation Status of Outpatient Cerebrovascular Testing Facilities Among Medicare Beneficiaries: The VALUE Study
Conclusions— The proportion of facilities conducting outpatient cerebrovascular testing accredited by the IAC is low and varies by region. The growing number of certified stroke centers should be accompanied by more accredited outpatient vascular testing facilities, which could potentially improve the quality of stroke care.
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Brown, S. C., Wang, K., Dong, C., Farrell, M. B., Heller, G. V., Gornik, H. L., Hutchisson, M., Needleman, L., Benenati, J. F., Jaff, M. R., Meier, G. H., Perese, S., Bendick, P., Hamburg, N. M., Lohr, J. M., LaPerna, L., Leers, S. A., Lilly, M. P., Tegel Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Characteristics of Accredited Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Laboratories in the United States
CONCLUSIONSThe results suggest that there are significant differences between IAC applicant laboratories and laboratories represented by Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) claims data. In addition, accurate study reporting, physician training, and ongoing quality improvement activities may not be optimized in laboratories applying for accreditation. With the information learned from this study, educational strategies by professional organizations, including the IAC, can be tailored to help improve TCD practice.
Source: Journal of Neuroimaging - October 31, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Mary Beth Farrell, John Y. Choi, Endrit Ziu, Kevin M. Cockroft Tags: Technology Update Source Type: research

Urine Arsenic and Arsenic Metabolites in U.S. Adults and Biomarkers of Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Endothelial Dysfunction: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusion: In a cross-sectional study of U.S. adults, we observed some positive associations of uAs and toenail As concentrations with biomarkers potentially relevant to CVD pathogenesis and inflammation, and evidence of a higher capacity to metabolize inorganic As was negatively associated with a marker of oxidative stress. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP2062 Received: 14 April 2017 Revised: 13 November 2017 Accepted: 15 November 2017 Published: 15 December 2017 Address correspondence to S.F. Farzan, 2001 N. Soto St., Los Angeles, CA, 90032. Telephone: (323)-442-5101; Email: sffarzan@usc.edu Supplemental Material is ava...
Source: EHP Research - December 16, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Research Source Type: research

Vital Signs: Use of Recommended Health Care Measures to Prevent Selected Complications of Sickle Cell Anemia in Children and Adolescents - Selected U.S. States, 2019
CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE: Despite increases since 2014, TCD screening and hydroxyurea use remain low among children and adolescents with SCA. Health care providers should implement quality care strategies within their clinics and partner with patients, families, and community-based organizations to address barriers to delivering and receiving recommended care.PMID:36173745 | DOI:10.15585/mmwr.mm7139e1
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - September 29, 2022 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Laura A Schieve Gretchen M Simmons Amanda B Payne Karon Abe Lewis L Hsu Mary Hulihan Shammara Pope Sarah Rhie Brandi Dupervil W Craig Hooper Source Type: research