Education… A Framework to Develop Clinical Practice Guidelines for Fetal Radiology in India 3 Apr 2020 Dr. Rijo Mathew Choorakuttil, Editor in Chief, The Journal of Fetal Radiology, (http://fetalradiology.in), during his tenure as Subspecialty Head of Fetal Radiology at Indian College of Radiology and Imaging, had…
Research… Samrakshan 1st Trimester Screening identifies 1 in 5 pregnant women as high risk for preterm preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction 21 Mar 2020 168 (22.4%, 95% CI: 19.56, 25.52) women were at high risk for both preterm PE and FGR; an additional 96 (12.8%, 95% CI: 10.6, 15.38) women at high risk only…
Research… Baseline information on childbirth outcomes among pregnant women screened in the Samrakshan program, India 5 Mar 2020 An abnormal Doppler study in the 3rd trimester was present in 93 (35.23%, 95% CI: 29.71, 41.16) of the 264 women with documented childbirth outcomes. Twenty-six (9.85%, 95% CI: 6.81,…
Education… Handbook of Basic Quantitative Research Methods 1 Mar 20205 Mar 2020 Medical knowledge, within the medical community and the public at large, can only be updated through regular evaluation of existing and new findings in a systematic, replicable, transparent process often…
Research… 2nd trimester screening to identify pregnancies at risk for preterm preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction: Preliminary results from Samrakshan India 1 Mar 20205 Mar 2020 Our findings suggest that reliance on growth alone or changes in growth alone to identify fetal growth restriction may not be optimal.The integration of Doppler in the diagnostic parameters led…
Research… Colour Doppler studies identify more fetuses at risk for compromise in the third trimester: Preliminary results from Samrakshan India 1 Mar 20205 Mar 2020 The proportion of fetuses identified with FGR showed a statistically significant (p<0.001) reduction from 22.12% (based on EFW <10th percentile) to 14.97% with the integration of colour Doppler studies Read…
Research… Routine 3rd Trimester Colour Doppler Ultrasound in Fetuses with Estimated Fetal Weight 10-50th centiles in India- Preliminary Results from the Samrakshan Program 19 Jan 202019 Jan 2020 Routine use of 3rd trimester Doppler Ultrasound studies resulted in the identification of an additional 30.28% fetuses in the EFW 10-50th centile or 11.26% of overall screened population (n=76 of…
Education… Journal of Fetal Radiology 23 Nov 201923 Nov 2019 The First Scientific Journal in India dedicated exclusively to Fetal Radiology The Journal of Fetal Radiology aims to share pragmatic, user and context based, solutions to common everyday clinical issues…
Education… Ambient black carbon particles reach the fetal side of human placenta 18 Sep 2019 Bove H, Bongaerts E, Slenders E, Bijnens EM, Saenen ND, Gyselaers W, Eyken PV, Plusquin M, Roeffaers MBJ, Ameloot M, Nawrot TS. Ambient black carbon particles reach the fetal side…
Education… Does low-molecular-weight heparin influence fetal growth or uterine and umbilical arterial Doppler in women with a history of early-onset uteroplacental insufficiency and an inheritable thrombophilia? Secondary randomised controlled trial results. 17 Sep 201917 Sep 2019 Abheiden C, Van Hoorn ME, Hague WM, Kostense PJ, van Pampus MG, de Vries J. Does low-molecular-weight heparin influence fetal growth or uterine and umbilical arterial Doppler in women with…
Education… Detection and assessment of brain injury in the growth-restricted fetus and neonate. 14 Sep 201914 Sep 2019 Malhotra A, Ditchfield M, Fahey MC, Castillo-Melendez M, Allison BJ, Polglase GR, Wallace EM, Hodges R, Jenkin G, Miller SL. Detection and assessment of brain injury in the growth-restricted fetus…
Education… Ophthalmic artery Doppler for prediction of pre-eclampsia: systematic review and meta-analysis. 13 Sep 2019 Kalafat E, Laoreti A, Khalil A, Da Silva Costa F, Thilaganathan B. Ophthalmic artery Doppler for prediction of pre-eclampsia: systematic review and meta-analysis. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Jun;51(6):731-737. doi: 10.1002/uog.19002.…
Education… How to choose your Dissertation question? 10 Sep 201910 Sep 2019 A thesis or a dissertation is an integral part of a medical post graduation or medical residency program as well as post doctoral programs. The dissertation is time bound and…
Diagnostic tests… Comparative diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance elastography vs. eight clinical prediction rules for non-invasive diagnosis of advanced fibrosis in biopsy-proven non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a prospective study. 5 Sep 20195 Sep 2019 Cui J, Ang B, Haufe W, Hernandez C, Verna EC, Sirlin CB, Loomba R.Comparative diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance elastography vs. eight clinical prediction rules for non-invasive diagnosis of advanced…
Diagnostic tests… Magnetic Resonance Elastography vs Transient Elastography in Detection of Fibrosis and Noninvasive Measurement of Steatosis in Patients With Biopsy-Proven Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. 4 Sep 20194 Sep 2019 Park CC, Nguyen P, Hernandez C, Bettencourt R, Ramirez K, Fortney L, Hooker J, Sy E, Savides MT, Alquiraish MH, Valasek MA, Rizo E, Richards L, Brenner D, Sirlin CB,…
Diagnostic tests… Magnetic resonance elastography for staging liver fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a diagnostic accuracy systematic review and individual participant data pooled analysis. 3 Sep 20191 Sep 2019 Singh S, Venkatesh SK, Loomba R, Wang Z, Sirlin C, Chen J, Yin M, Miller FH, Low RN, Hassanein T, Godfrey EM, Asbach P, Murad MH, Lomas DJ, Talwalkar JA,…
Education… Normative biometry of the fetal brain using magnetic resonance imaging. 8 May 2019 Abstract The fetal brain shows accelerated growth in the latter half of gestation, and these changes can be captured by 2D and 3D biometry measurements. The aim of this study was to…
Education… Screening for fetal growth restriction with universal third trimester ultrasonography in nulliparous women in the Pregnancy Outcome Prediction (POP) study: a prospective cohort study. 7 May 2019 Abstract BACKGROUND: Fetal growth restriction is a major determinant of adverse perinatal outcome. Screening procedures for fetal growth restriction need to identify small babies and then differentiate between those that…
Education… Reduced growth velocity across the third trimester is associated with placental insufficiency in fetuses born at a normal birthweight: a prospective cohort study 6 May 2019 Citation: MacDonald TM, Hui L, Tong S, Robinson AJ, Dane KM, Middleton AL, Walker SP. Reduced growth velocity across the third trimester is associated with placental insufficiency in fetuses born…
Education… Online Research Methods & Scientific Writing Course 12 Mar 201923 Nov 2019 Research Methods and Scientific Writing: An online initiative by AMMA Education Research Foundation AMMA Education Research Foundation announces a rolling “Online Research Methods and Scientific Writing Course ” as part…
Radiology and Imaging… Feto-Maternal Imaging Radiology Assessment & Diagnostic Score: A Presentation by Dr. Rijo Mathew 7 Oct 2018 It is time to redefine anomaly scans. Anomaly scans have to be targeted imaging for fetal abnormalities and should not restrict themselves to the detection of structural anomaly & syndrome…
Radiology and Imaging… Feto-maternal Imaging Radiology Assessment Diagnostic Score (FIRADS)- India: Multi center Study 23 Aug 201823 Aug 2018 Fetal Radiology India, under IRIA & ICRI, is initating a multi center research study to establish the diagnostic accuracy and effectiveness of the FIRADS- India system for early identification and…
Radiology and Imaging… Aspirin Resistant Ischaemic Placental Disease 22 Aug 201822 Aug 2018 ByFetal Radiology India, under the aegis of IRIA & ICRI is initiating a research study focused on aspirin resistant ischaemic placental diseases, as part of the SIGs on research. This…
Education… The Quality of Research is Important 16 Jul 201816 Jul 2018 Type of Manuscript: Review Title: The Quality of Research is Important Running Title: Research Quality Authors: Rijo Mathew Choorakuttil, Research Action Group of AMMA Education Research Foundation, AMMA Center for…
Education… Support for Research Studies- AMMA Research Action Group (RAG) 29 Jun 201826 Aug 2019 Don't have time to analyse the wealth of clinical data you have? Don't have time to write up your results? Stumped by a lack of support? Look no further! ANNIE…
Education… Writing Papers & Dissertations: Shift the Paradigm 18 Jun 2018 Post attribution to RAG (Research Action Group) AMMA ERF Writing a paper (and a dissertation for a PG) is an important step in the communication of your research results. It…
Education… Selecting statistical tests for your quantitative research 16 Jun 2018 Selecting a statistic test In the measures, we define and identify our outcomes or endpoints. We can identify one outcome or endpoint as our primary outcome and we can have several…
Education… Estimating a sample size for your study (quantitative designs) 15 Jun 2018 Written by RAG- AMMA ERF (Research Action Group) In this post, we will look at the importance of a sample size, and the assumptions behind estimating the sample size. You…
Education… “Not-so-random” thoughts on what you need to know about Clinical Trials 14 Jun 201814 Jun 2018 Authors: Research Action Group (RAG) AMMA Education Research Foundation Clinical Trials- Phases There are several phases a “new” drug goes through prior to becoming recommended practice. Thus, a new drug…
Diagnostic tests… The Current Informed Consent Process & Missed/Misinterpreted Findings 11 Jun 2018 Radiology and Imaging deal with a lot of images. The potential for missing or misinterpreting findings are there and has consequences for the patient (and provider). There are several reasons…
