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James JJ, Davies AG, Cowen AR, O'Connor PJ. Developments in digital radiography: an equipment update. Eur Radiol 2002; 11:2616-26. [PMID: 11734969 DOI: 10.1007/s003300100828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2000] [Revised: 12/27/2000] [Accepted: 01/02/2001] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Digital X-ray imaging technology has advanced rapidly over the past few years. This review, particularly aimed at those involved in using and purchasing such technology, is an attempt to unravel some of the complexities of this potentially confusing subject. The main groups of X-ray imaging devices that are considered are digitisers of conventional radiographs, image-intensifier-based fluorography systems, photostimulable phosphor computed radiography, amorphous selenium-based technology for thorax imaging and flat-panel systems. As well as describing these different systems, we look at ways of objectively assessing their image quality. Concepts that are used and explained include spatial resolution, grey-scale bit resolution, signal-to-noise ratio and detective quantum efficiency. An understanding of these basic parameters is vital in making a scientific assessment of a system's performance. Image processing and techniques are also briefly discussed, particularly with reference to their potential effects on image quality. This review aims to provide a basic understanding of digital X-ray imaging technology and enables the reader to make an independent and educated assessment of the relative merits of each system.
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Little JW, Burns SP, James JJ, Stiens SA. Neurologic recovery and neurologic decline after spinal cord injury. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2000; 11:73-89. [PMID: 10680159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Physicians caring for patients with spinal cord injury facilitate neurologic recovery by optimizing nutrition and general health, by coordinating active exercise and functional training to enhance the underlying synapse growth, reversal of muscle atrophy, and motor learning, and by controlling interfering spasticity. SCI physicians also must monitor for neurologic decline during initial rehabilitation and later in life, diagnose promptly and accurately such decline, and orchestrate the appropriate intervention.
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Clawson LD, James JJ. Substance abuse and sexual activity in an overseas population of adolescent military dependents. Mil Med 1994; 159:192-5. [PMID: 8041461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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To determine the incidence of high-risk behaviors, such as substance abuse and sexual activity, in an overseas population of adolescents, and how these rates compared to the general population in the United States, a survey of high school-aged military dependents residing overseas was undertaken. A questionnaire was designed and distributed to all 8th through 12th graders at the Department of Defense Dependent's School in Seoul, Korea. Use of tobacco products and a history of illicit drug use was similar to that of referant groups in the United States. Present use of illicit drugs was decreased. Use of alcohol was increased over that of similar age groups in America. The authors discuss these findings in light of the environmental differences in the overseas military community.
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Boehm TM, James JJ. The medical response to the LaBelle Disco bombing in Berlin, 1986. Mil Med 1988; 153:235-8. [PMID: 3138563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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James JJ, Morgenstern MA, Irby P. Data on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody testing among military recruits. Mil Med 1987; 152:103-4. [PMID: 3103015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Kovar IZ, Mayne PD, James JJ, Barnes IC. Oral administration of active vitamin D metabolites to low birthweight infants. Arch Dis Child 1986; 61:795-7. [PMID: 3755581 PMCID: PMC1777921 DOI: 10.1136/adc.61.8.795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The active vitamin D metabolites 1 alpha, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (Rocaltrol) and the analogue 1 alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol (One-Alpha) are adequately absorbed after oral administration in the preterm infant. The absorption pattern is similar to that seen in adults.
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James JJ, Morgenstern M, Hatten JA, Koch MA. HTLV III and hepatitis A and B serological markers among U.S. military venereal disease patients. Mil Med 1986; 151:193-8. [PMID: 3010187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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James JJ, Morgenstern MA. HTLV-III antibodies in US Army blood donors in West Germany. JAMA 1985; 254:1449. [PMID: 2993684 DOI: 10.1001/jama.254.11.1449c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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James JJ, Dargon D, Day RG. Serum vs breath alcohol levels and accidental injury: analysis among US Army personnel in an emergency room setting. Mil Med 1984; 149:369-74. [PMID: 6431319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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James JJ, Furukawa TP, James NS, Mangelsdorff AD. Child abuse and neglect reports in the United States Army Central Registry. Mil Med 1984; 149:205-6. [PMID: 6427675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Parker WA, Williams DL, Mayotte RV, James JJ, Mangelsdorff AD. A model for dental workload measurement. Am J Public Health 1982; 72:1022-7. [PMID: 7102851 PMCID: PMC1650106 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.72.9.1022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The primary purpose of the study was to develop a model that would provide an efficient and standardized approach to workload reporting in a non-fee (HMO-like) dental care system. The model was also designed to predict the dental personnel resource requirements in the system as the overall dental needs of the population were already known. To accomplish this, a set of 246 task/procedures representing the broad scope of dental practice was developed. For each task/procedure, a Best Time-weighted Estimate (BTE) in terms of average expected man-minutes of work required for accomplishment was developed from over 35,000 actual time measurements on patient visits to 29 US Army dental clinics located throughout the United States. Because of the nature of the specific task/procedure data, it was necessary to use four different mathematical models to produce statistically optimal BTEs. It was concluded that, cumulatively the BTEs developed for each task/procedure evaluated could be used as a basis for both the development of a Dental Care Composite Unit workload measure and the determination of overall dental personnel resource requirements in a non-free dental care system.
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Lemon SM, Lednar WM, Bancroft WH, Cannon HG, Benenson M, Park JH, Churchill FE, Tezak RW, Erdtmann FJ, Kirchdoerfer RG, Lewis PG, James JJ, Miller RN. Etiology of viral hepatitis in American soldiers. Am J Epidemiol 1982; 116:438-50. [PMID: 7124711 DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a113428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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To define better which types of hepatitis are prevalent among American soldiers, the authors studied 413 separate episodes of acute viral hepatitis among 412 soldiers admitted to US Army hospitals during 1978-1979. Most soldiers (68.8%) had acute hepatitis B (estimated annual hospitalization rate: 5.41/1000 soldiers in West Germany, 2.51/1000 in South Korea, less than 1/1000 in the United States). Subtype ayw was predominant in Germany, whereas adr was predominant in South Korea. Hepatitis B was more often associated with contact history or parenteral use of drugs in West Germany than in South Korea (p less than 0.001). Non-A, non-B hepatitis accounted for 27% of cases in West Germany (2.16/1000), but only 3% in South Korea (0.11/1000); hepatitis A only 15% in South Korea (0.48/1000) and 1% in West Germany (0.08/1000). These findings indicate that hepatitis B is the most prevalent form of viral hepatitis among US soldiers worldwide but also suggest substantial differences in the epidemiology of this infection in South Korea and West Germany. Such data will be useful in developing hepatitis B immunization policy within the military.
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James JJ, Grabowski W, Mangelsdorff AD. The transmission and interpretation of emergency department radiographs. Ann Emerg Med 1982; 11:404-8. [PMID: 7103156 DOI: 10.1016/s0196-0644(82)80035-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Twenty-five radiographic studies representative of the spectrum of trauma cases that might present to an emergency department were selected from actual cases presenting at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, Texas. The studies were then transmitted from a local television studio via satellite back to BAMC and three other Army hospitals. A panel of 29 physicians (11 radiologists, 7 emergency physicians, and 11 others from various specialty areas) viewed the images on commercial grade television sets and attempted to make a diagnosis. The diagnostic accuracy of the radiologists (86%) was significantly better than that of the other two groups (77% each). However, given the overall expense of a teleradiology network, this difference in accuracy - especially when translated into clinically significant errors - might not justify the establishment of such a network in terms of cost-effectiveness.
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James JJ, Fill W, Mangelsdorff AD, Grabowski W, Parker WA, Abshier JD. Interpretation of radiographic images transmitted via satellite. Mil Med 1982; 147:288, 293-5. [PMID: 6815556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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James JJ, Leighton H. Positive tuberculin reactions among American elementary school children in Europe. Mil Med 1982; 147:197-9. [PMID: 6806707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Mangelsdorff AD, Rosenberg DM, James JJ, Lamson TH, Heubner MF. Military occupational health surveillance program. Mil Med 1981; 146:853-5. [PMID: 6799856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Cowan DN, James JJ. Mobile health units. Mil Med 1981; 146:636-8. [PMID: 6793911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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James JJ, Heath DG, Cowan DN, Polk AJ, Johnson WL, Stienmier RH. Serological markers for hepatitis types A and B among United States Army blood donors. Mil Med 1981; 146:562-7. [PMID: 6793898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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James JJ, Abshier JD. The primary evaluation of musculoskeletal disorders by the physical therapist. Mil Med 1981; 146:496-9. [PMID: 6116210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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James JJ. Salmonella surveillance: United States Army, Europe, CY 78. Mil Med 1980; 145:542-7. [PMID: 6774289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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James JJ. Appendectomies during physicians' boycott. JAMA 1980; 243:2483. [PMID: 7382030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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James JJ, Leighton H, Coffey S, Lichtenstein R. Positive tuberculin reactions among children of United States military personnel in Germany. Mil Med 1980; 145:251-5. [PMID: 6771696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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James JJ, Smith L. Serological markers for hepatitis types A and B among U.S. Arym soldiers, Germany. Am J Public Health 1979; 69:1216-9. [PMID: 228562 PMCID: PMC1619323 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.69.12.1216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Viral hepatitis rates among U.S. Army soldiers in Europe have been found to be two to three times higher than corresponding rates for soldiers stationed in the U.S. Sera from 89 per cent of a representative Army unit with 865 members and a known hepatitis problem were tested for HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HBc, and anti-HA. The prevalence of HB markers was 20 per cent, and hepatitis A antibody was present in 25 per cent. A six-month follow-up, conducted on 260 individuals initially negative for all four tests, revealed that 11 of these were now HB seropositive, whereas none had seroconverted to anti-HA positive. The HB virus was the principal agent responsible for hepatitis in the unit surveyed.
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