Showing papers by "Leslie N. Sutton published in 2010"
TL;DR: Lower REE may be a factor contributing to obesity in children with craniopharyngioma after controlling for FFM, and further study is needed into the mechanisms for reduced energy expenditure in patients with crANIopharyNGioma.
Abstract: Background and purpose
Obesity is a common yet incompletely understood complication of childhood craniopharyngioma. We hypothesized that craniopharyngioma is associated with specific defects in energy balance compared to obese control children.
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TL;DR: In this article, a valve verification system for the Codman-Hakim programmable valve that does not require radiographic exposure has been proposed, which avoids radiation exposure, is cost-effective and time efficient for the patient and provider.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The Codman-Hakim Programmable Valve is widely used in shunting hydrocephalus and other conditions. OBJECT: To establish an accurate valve verification system for the Codman-Hakim programmable valve that does not require radiographic exposure. METHODS: Prospective clinical trial tested a new valve verification system at 9 research sites. RESULTS: The Valve Programming and Verification System allowed us to establish the valve setting in 62% of subjects with a programmable valve. CONCLUSION: The Valve Programming and Verification System avoids radiation exposure, is cost-effective, and time efficient for the patient and provider. In approximately one third of subjects, those in whom "adjustment complete" is not achieved, cranial radiographs are still needed.