We introduce the pipeline intervention problem, defined by a layered directed acyclic graph and a set of stochastic matrices governing transitions between successive layers. The graph is a stylized model for how people from different populations are presented opportunities, eventually leading to some reward.
Eshwar Ram Arunachaleswaran +3 more
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Prophylactic antibiotic guidelines in modern interventional radiology practice [PDF]
Modern interventional radiology practice is continuously evolving. Developments include increases in the number of central venous catheter placements and tumor treatments (uterine fibroid therapy, radio- and chemoembolization of liver tumor, percutaneous
Karuppasamy, Karunakaravel +3 more
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Wellbeing and burnout amongst interventional radiologists in the United Kingdom [PDF]
Purpose: To assess the prevalence of burnout amongst Interventional Radiologists (IRs) in the United Kingdom and identify demographic and practice-related stressors that may adversely affect wellbeing. Materials and Methods: A survey of 36 questions were
Hamady, M +21 more
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Musculoskeletal Oncologic Interventions: Proceedings from the Society of Interventional Radiology and Society of Interventional Oncology Research Consensus Panel [PDF]
Musculoskeletal interventions are increasingly used with palliative and curative intent in the multidisciplinary treatment of oncology patients with bone and soft-tissue tumors.
Jennings JW +13 more
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Percutaneous closure of gastrorenal shunt as adjunctive therapy for esophageal carcinoma [PDF]
The embolization of gastric varices is an established technique for acute bleeding in patients with portal hypertension. Here, we report an attempt to embolize a gastrorenal shunt to facilitate esophagectomy in a patient with an esophageal malignancy. To
Lo, Anthony Wing-Ip +3 more
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A framework for the evaluation of new interventional procedures [PDF]
Objectives: The introduction of new interventional procedures is less regulated than for other health technologies such as pharmaceuticals. Decisions are often taken on evidence of efficacy and short-term safety from small-scale usually observational ...
Vale, Luke +3 more
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How does one help a struggling trainee, in or out of their own lab?
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Passive tracking and system interfaces for interventional MRI [PDF]
One of the major pre-requisite of MR-guided interventions is the visualization and localization of interventional devices relative to the vascular system and surrounding tissues. A number of approaches have been proposed for device visualization in an MR
Patil, Sunil
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The cost-effectiveness of an early interventional strategy in non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome based on the RITA 3 trial [PDF]
The published version of the aritcle can be found at the link below.Background: Evidence suggests that an early interventional strategy for patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) can improve health outcomes but also increase ...
Sculpher, Mark, +17 more
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Patient Evaluation and Preparation in Vascular and Interventional Radiology: What Every Interventional Radiologist Should Know (Part 1: Patient Assessment and Laboratory Tests) [PDF]
Performing an interventional procedure imposes a commitment on interventional radiologists to conduct the initial patient assessment, determine the best course of therapy, and provide long-term care after the procedure is completed.
Al-Kutoubi, Aghiad O. +2 more
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