Blake Kassmeyer
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View article: Efficacy of in-person versus digital enhanced lifestyle interventions in adults with overweight and obesity
Efficacy of in-person versus digital enhanced lifestyle interventions in adults with overweight and obesity Open
The DELI approach resulted in superior weight loss outcomes compared to the IPLI. Further research is needed to explore how digital tools can improve weight loss effectiveness.
View article: Impact of Sociodemographic Disparities on Sarcopenia, Telomere Length, and Mortality in Patients with Liver Disease in the US Population
Impact of Sociodemographic Disparities on Sarcopenia, Telomere Length, and Mortality in Patients with Liver Disease in the US Population Open
Background & Aims: Sarcopenia is common in patients with liver disease and both sarcopenia and short telomeres are associated with mortality, however their relationship in patients with liver disease remains unknown. Methods: A cohort of 1…
View article: Design, implementation, and impact of a cirrhosis-specific remote patient monitoring program
Design, implementation, and impact of a cirrhosis-specific remote patient monitoring program Open
Background: Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is an emerging focus in health care, and specialized programs may reduce medical costs, supplement in-office visits, and improve patient satisfaction. In this study, we describe the development, …
View article: Impact of SUSAN Denoising and ComBat Harmonization on Machine Learning Model Performance for Malignant Brain Neoplasms
Impact of SUSAN Denoising and ComBat Harmonization on Machine Learning Model Performance for Malignant Brain Neoplasms Open
The use of image-preprocessing steps such as SUSAN denoising and Combining Batches harmonization may be more useful in a multi-institutional setting to improve model generalizability. Models derived from only T1 contrast-enhanced images sh…
View article: Improved visualization of cochlear implant electrodes on photon counting detector CT
Improved visualization of cochlear implant electrodes on photon counting detector CT Open
Background Cochlear implants (CIs) are used to rehabilitate moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss and stimulate the auditory system via a multichannel electrode array positioned in the scala tympani. Imaging evaluation of CIs is …
View article: Long-Term Outcomes and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms
Long-Term Outcomes and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms Open
Importance Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are pancreatic cysts that can give rise to pancreatic cancer (PC). Limited population data exist on their prevalence, natural history, or risk of malignant transformation (IPMN-PC…
View article: Assessment of endoscope reprocessing at World Gastroenterology Organisation training centers using adenosine triphosphate testing
Assessment of endoscope reprocessing at World Gastroenterology Organisation training centers using adenosine triphosphate testing Open
Background and study aims Adequacy of endoscope disinfection in resource-limited settings is unknown. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing is useful for evaluation of endoscope reprocessing, and ATP <200 relative light units (RLUs) after m…