Biomedical subjects

K Colbert

Publications and source records attributed to K Colbert.

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PubMed2000

Virtual reality-based orthopedic telerehabilitation.

Rehabilitation interventions in remote areas are problematic because of distance and available resources. Orthopedic impairments acquired by individuals in remote areas can then lead to permanent disabilities/loss of function because of lack of appropriate rehabilitation. A system being developed by Rutgers and Stanford Universities provides therapy at the patient's home, with remote monitoring and periodic re-assessment. This telerehabilitation system uses virtual reality and haptic interfaces, and a pair of networked PCs. It is intended for rehabilitation of patients with hand, elbow, knee and ankle impairments. Data from the first patient treated with the telerehabilitation system is encouraging.

Exercise Therapy↗

PubMed1994

Successful fast tracks: data and advice.

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Efficiency, Organizational↗

PubMed1994

The longer the delay, the greater the anxiety. Delay in treatment for breast cancer.

While there has been much publicity about the importance of observing for breast changes and seeking medical help quickly, there are considerable variations in the waiting times for diagnosis and treatment. A study was undertaken to explore the extent of such delays and the reasons for them.

Breast Neoplasms↗

PubMed1994

Why opt for an unnecessary delay? Delays in presentation of breast cancer.

Despite the fact that early presentation of breast cancer increases the likelihood of recovery, many women delay consulting their GP when they discover a lump. A study was undertaken to determine the reasons for such delays and to identify areas where information is lacking.

Adult↗

PubMed1992

Pupillary constriction during haloperidol treatment as a predictor of relapse following drug withdrawal in schizophrenic patients.

It has been proposed that the autonomic nervous system is dysregulated in schizophrenia. We hypothesized that measures of autonomic function, even during neuroleptic stabilization, might predict relapse following withdrawal of medication. Previously, shorter latencies to maximum pupillary constriction have been reported to differentiate acutely hospitalized schizophrenic patients from control subjects. Pupillary light reactions were recorded weekly from 19 chronic schizophrenic inpatients who were initially maintained on haloperidol and subsequently were withdrawn from medication under double-blind, placebo-controlled conditions. Patients were then classified as either relapsed or nonrelapsed (clinically stable) during the drug-free period. During the treatment phase, a shorter latency to maximum pupillary constriction significantly distinguished patients who were later to relapse from the nonrelapsers. The potential use of autonomic activity as an indicator of prodromal sensitivity was supported. In addition, these findings emphasize the need for classification of drug-free patients according to clinical status.

Adult↗