Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Wentao Lin, Chaoqin He, Faqin Xie, Tao Chen, Guanghao Zheng, Houjie Yin, Haixiong Chen, Zhiyun Wang
Summary: In this study, the authors assessed the diagnostic discordance between lumbar osteoporosis detected by QCT and DXA, and evaluated their predictive performance for prevalent vertebral fracture. The results showed that in older patients undergoing spinal surgery, QCT-vBMD is more helpful than DXA in terms of osteoporosis detection rate and prediction of patients with prevalent VFs.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Lin Chen, Xin-yi Wu, Qi Jin, Guang-yao Chen, Xiao Ma
Summary: This study compares the application of QCT and DXA in osteoporosis with and without vertebral fractures, and finds that vBMD measured by QCT exhibits a stronger correlation with fracture risk.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Heenam Goel, Neil Binkley, Didier Hans, William D. Leslie
Summary: This registry-based study showed that low bone mineral density (BMD), but not low trabecular bone score (TBS), predicted fracture in younger adults. Routine clinical TBS measurement is not recommended for young adults, and further study is needed.
OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Zach Pennington, Jeff Ehresman, Daniel Lubelski, Ethan Cottrill, Andrew Schilling, A. Karim Ahmed, James Feghali, Timothy F. Witham, Daniel M. Sciubba
Summary: Poor bone quality and low bone mineral density have been associated with higher rates of mechanical complications after spinal fusion surgery. Accurate assessment of bone quality is crucial for all elective procedures. While DXA is considered the gold standard for assessing BMD, there are limitations in its accuracy according to growing research.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Y. Hsu, T. -J. Hsieh, C. -H. Ho, C. -H. Lin, C. K. -H. Chen
Summary: The trabecular bone score (TBS) can be used to predict fracture risk with less impact from fractured vertebrae. The difference in TBS between compression fractures and healthy vertebrae is minimal, indicating TBS remains a reliable tool for assessing bone health.
OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hyun Woo Park, Hyojung Jung, Kyoung Yeon Back, Hyeon Ju Choi, Kwang Sun Ryu, Hyo Soung Cha, Eun Kyung Lee, A. Ram Hong, Yul Hwangbo
Summary: In individuals under the recommended age for DXA examination, the XGBoost model demonstrated reliable performance in predicting osteoporosis, surpassing conventional risk assessment tools.
CALCIFIED TISSUE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Jia-Liang Chen, Yao Liu, Yu-Fei Bi, Xian-Bo Wang
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence and clinical characteristics of osteoporosis in Chinese patients with PBC. The results showed that osteoporosis is very common in PBC patients, with older age, lower BMI, previous steroid therapy, and advanced liver disease being the main independent risk factors.
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Leith Al-Hashimi, Jens Klotsche, Sarah Ohrndorf, Timo Gaber, Paula Hoff
Summary: The trabecular bone score (TBS) is a useful addition to DXA for diagnosing and evaluating bone loss, especially in patients with secondary osteoporosis. In this study, TBS measurement influenced treatment decisions for approximately 40% of patients with a treatment indication for anti-osteoporotic drugs. It was found that 21-25.5% of patients had unremarkable BMD measurements but showed poor bone quality in TBS measurements, indicating the importance of using TBS in assessing fracture risk and initiating timely therapy for osteoporosis in patients with secondary osteoporosis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Phil A. Hart, Dhiraj Yadav, Liang Li, Savi Appana, William Fisher, Evan Fogel, Chris E. Forsmark, Walter G. Park, Stephen Pandol, Mark D. Topazian, Stephen K. Van den Eden, Santhi Swaroop Vege, David Bradley, Jose Serrano, Darwin L. Conwell
Summary: Chronic pancreatitis patients have a high prevalence of osteopathy, with older age, female sex, white race, and underweight body mass index category being associated with a higher probability of osteopathy.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
S. Cerdas Perez, L. E. Herrera, E. Gonzalez
Summary: Osteoporosis is a prevalent skeletal disorder that decreases bone strength and increases the risk of fragility fractures. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the preferred method for evaluating bone mineral density, but clinical and technical considerations must be taken into account to avoid misdiagnosis.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Heenam Goel, Neil Binkley, Didier Hans, William D. Leslie
Summary: In this study of older adults, it was found that bone mineral density (BMD) and trabecular bone score (TBS) are complementary factors in predicting fracture risk, with lower BMD carrying a greater risk than reduction in TBS.
ARCHIVES OF OSTEOPOROSIS
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Abulfaz Isayev, Nigiar Velieva, Luljeta Isedisha, Zhala Isayeva, Kivanc Kamburoglu, Fatih Kuyumcu
Summary: This literature review examined the capability of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to accurately identify low bone mass density in women. Ten studies were analyzed and the results showed that CBCT has good sensitivity and specificity in predicting osteoporosis. CBCT grayscale values were compared with dual energy X-ray absorptiometry scores, which strengthened the accuracy of CBCT's diagnostic capability. It is considered a feasible predictive tool for detecting patients at risk of osteoporosis.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Inge A. L. P. van Beijsterveldt, Manouk van der Steen, Kirsten S. de Fluiter, Sander A. M. J. Spaans, Anita C. S. Hokken-Koelega
Summary: Childhood obesity is a global public health threat, and this study provides sex-specific reference values and charts for body composition and bone mineral density in children aged 2-5 years.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chun-Hsiang Chan, Wen-Chi Huang, Yi-Chien Lu, Hsing-Fen Hsiao, Wing P. Chan
Summary: BatchBMD is a rule-based automated reporting system that accelerates the generation of DXA reports and improves accuracy. Compared to a Web-based reporting system, BatchBMD outperforms in reporting time and accuracy, significantly reducing workload for radiologists and technicians.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
C. Kasper, P. Schlegel, I. Ruiz-Ascacibar, P. Stoll, G. Bee
Summary: Studies in animal science show that DXA measurements may not perfectly match dissections or chemical analyses, requiring calibration equations. Predictions related to body composition and single nutrient content in pigs show promising results, with potential for creating generic regression equations that yield reliable estimates. DXA could be a useful tool for high-throughput phenotyping in genetic studies, efficiently measuring body composition in a wide range of animals.
Editorial Material
Nursing
Mary Casey, David Coghlan, Aine Carroll, Diarmuid Stokes
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nicole Fagan, Veronika Dvorakova, Maeve McAleer, Fiona Browne, Alan D. Irvine, Aine Carroll
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Health Care Sciences & Services
Aine Carroll, Claire Collins, Jane McKenzie
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Health Care Sciences & Services
Aine Carroll
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE
(2022)
Review
Ethics
Lydia O'Sullivan, Edelweiss Aldasoro, Aine O'Brien, Maeve Nolan, Cliona McGovern, Aine Carroll
Summary: The coronavirus pandemic has presented significant challenges in healthcare resource allocation and raised ethical dilemmas. Decision-makers require an evidence-based tool to guide difficult decisions in the equitable allocation of resources. Multiple ethical principles and values need to be considered in the process.
BMC MEDICAL ETHICS
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
E. L. S. Bally, A. van Grieken, L. Ye, M. Ferrando, M. Fernandez-Salido, R. Dix, O. Zanutto, M. Gallucci, V. Vasiljev, A. Carroll, A. Darley, A. Gil-Salmeron, S. Ortet, T. Rentoumis, N. Kavoulis, O. Mayora-Ibarra, N. Karanasiou, G. Koutalieris, J. A. Hazelzet, B. Roozenbeek, D. W. J. Dippel, H. Raat
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a value-based methodology for integrated care supported by ICT for older people, their informal caregivers, and health and social care practitioners in seven different European settings.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Attila Korik, Karl McCreadie, Niall McShane, Naomi Du Bois, Massoud Khodadadzadeh, Jacqui Stow, Jacinta McElligott, Aine Carroll, Damien Coyle
Summary: This article describes the training and performance of a tetraplegic pilot using a brain-computer interface for the Cybathlon competition. The pilot achieved high two-class accuracy during training but experienced a decline in performance leading up to the competition.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Shane Dunlea, Geoff McCombe, John Broughan, Aine Carroll, Ronan Fawsitt, Joe Gallagher, Kyle Melin, Walter Cullen
Summary: This study examined the issue of integrated care from general practitioners' perspectives in Ireland using a multimethod approach. Findings showed that most GPs felt enhancing integration between primary and secondary care in Ireland was a priority.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Aine Carroll, Prasanth Sukumar, Aisling O'Keeffe
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Esmee L. S. Bally, Demi Cheng, Amy van Grieken, Mireia Ferri Sanz, Oscar Zanutto, Aine Carroll, Andrew Darley, Bob Roozenbeek, Diederik W. J. Dippel, Hein Raat
Summary: This study explores stroke patients' perspectives on how digital health technology can support self-management, health and well-being, and integrated stroke care. The study finds that patients have mixed attitudes towards digital health technologies, with some finding them convenient and others expressing no need for them. Patients suggest including credible health information, an online library, a personal health record, and online rehabilitation support in future digital health technologies. Easy-to-use and simple interface designs are also emphasized.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Aine Carroll, Claire Collins, Jane McKenzie, Diarmuid Stokes, Andrew Darley
Summary: This scoping review examines the application of complexity theory in health and social care research. The study finds that complexity theory is often used as a theoretical and analytical framework, but not well-defined and described. The majority of studies focus on healthcare, neglecting other aspects of health and social care. The review provides guidance for future research and emphasizes the need for qualitative and longitudinal studies to understand complex health and care systems.
Review
Management
Mary Casey, David Coghlan, Aine Carroll, Diarmuid Stokes
Summary: Published accounts of action research studies in healthcare often lack specificity and details, leading to a perception that action research is of lower quality. This article addresses this challenge by providing a Quality Action Research Checklist (QuARC) to encourage complete and transparent reporting, and indirectly improve the rigor and quality of action research. The checklist comprises four factors and is based on a quality framework previously published in this journal.
SYSTEMIC PRACTICE AND ACTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Dermatology
Nicole Fagan, Fiona Browne, Veronika Dvorakova, Aine Carroll, Alan D. Irvine
Summary: This study examines the factors influencing the referral process to secondary care among general practitioners and highlights the challenges they face. The results show that most general practitioners are interested in providing care for children with skin diseases locally, but face limitations in access to resources and advice, high demand on dermatology services, and a need for better collaboration between generalists and specialists.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Esmee L. S. Bally, Demi Cheng, Amy van Grieken, Dianne H. K. van Dam-Nolen, Stefania Macchione, Mireia Ferri Sanz, Aine Carroll, Bob Roozenbeek, Diederik W. J. Dippel, Hein Raat
Summary: This study aimed to explore the values, needs, and preferences of stroke patients throughout the continuum of care. Through qualitative interviews with 36 patients who had experienced ischemic stroke within the past 18 months, it was found that patients valued a compassionate professional who is responsive to their needs. They also expressed a need for tailored health information, psychological support, pro-active follow-up care, and improved coordination of care. It is recommended for professionals to adopt a value-based care approach to meet the individual needs of patients in terms of information, communication, and follow-up care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary Casey, Laserina O'Connor, Daniela Rohde, Liam Twomey, Walter Cullen, Aine Carroll
Summary: This study aims to explore the role of general practice nurses and their interest in becoming advanced nurse practitioners. The results of the study show that general practice nurses have an agenda in wound care, immunizations, respiratory and cardiovascular issues. More than half of the respondents are not interested in becoming advanced nurse practitioners. The challenges associated with implementing the role include lack of support from general practitioners, lack of resources, insurance issues, and lack of understanding of the role. Greater understanding of the role and educational opportunities for upskilling general practice nurses to advanced practice level are needed.
HEALTH SCIENCE REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Linsey U. Gani, Chanika Sritara, Robert D. Blank, Weiwen Chen, Julia Gilmour, Ruban Dhaliwal, Ranjodh Gill
Summary: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard method for measuring bone mineral density (BMD), which is strongly associated with fracture risk. The International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) has released new official positions on follow-up DXA examinations, highlighting the importance of considering the clinical context and individualized testing intervals.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY
(2024)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Andia Cheneymann, Josephine Therkildsen, Simon Winther, Louise Nissen, Jesper Thygesen, Bente L. Langdahl, Ellen-Margrethe Hauge, Morten Bottcher
Summary: Osteoporosis is often overlooked, and contrast-enhanced CT scans used for other diseases may overestimate bone mineral density. Adjustments for this effect are necessary before contrast-enhanced images can be clinically utilized for BMD screening.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY
(2024)
