Ruth C Carlos

Summary

Affiliation: University of Michigan
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Feasibility of using maternal cancer screening visits to identify adolescent girls eligible for human papillomavirus vaccination
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0030, USA
    J Womens Health (Larchmt) 19:2271-5. 2010
  2. ncbi Value-driven health care: the purchasers' perspective
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0030, USA
    J Am Coll Radiol 5:719-26. 2008
  3. ncbi The added value of screening mammography in improved screening for other cancers
    Ruth C Carlos
    University of Michigan, Department of Radiology MRI, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0030, USA
    J Am Coll Radiol 1:597-600. 2004
  4. ncbi Can breast and cervical cancer screening visits be used to enhance colorectal cancer screening?
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0030, USA
    J Am Coll Radiol 1:769-76. 2004
  5. ncbi Radiology physician extenders and their perspective in their own words
    Ruth C Carlos
    University of Michigan, Department of Radiology, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
    J Am Coll Radiol 3:190-3. 2006
  6. ncbi Associations in breast and colon cancer screening behavior in women
    Ruth C Carlos
    VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    Acad Radiol 12:451-8. 2005
  7. ncbi Maternal characteristics that predict a preference for mandatory adolescent HPV vaccination
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    Hum Vaccin 7:225-9. 2011
  8. ncbi Value added radiology: using existing radiology services to improve cancer screening
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    Acad Radiol 12:475-8. 2005
  9. ncbi Colorectal cancer screening behavior in women attending screening mammography: longitudinal trends and predictors
    Ruth C Carlos
    VA Center for Practice Management and Outcomes Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Womens Health Issues 15:249-57. 2005
  10. ncbi T2-weighted MR imaging in the assessment of cirrhotic liver
    Hero K Hussain
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Hospitals, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, MRI B2B311, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
    Radiology 230:637-44. 2004

Research Grants

  1. Mammography Visits to Improve Colon Cancer Screening
    Ruth Carlos; Fiscal Year: 2007

Detail Information

Publications66

  1. ncbi Feasibility of using maternal cancer screening visits to identify adolescent girls eligible for human papillomavirus vaccination
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0030, USA
    J Womens Health (Larchmt) 19:2271-5. 2010
    ..In preparation for a future intervention study, we sought to establish the feasibility of using these visits to identify women with at least one daughter in the appropriate age range for adolescent HPV vaccination...
  2. ncbi Value-driven health care: the purchasers' perspective
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0030, USA
    J Am Coll Radiol 5:719-26. 2008
    ..The 4 cornerstones of this movement are health information technology standards, quality standards, price standards, and incentives. These standards and how purchasers plan to implement them are summarized in this article...
  3. ncbi The added value of screening mammography in improved screening for other cancers
    Ruth C Carlos
    University of Michigan, Department of Radiology MRI, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0030, USA
    J Am Coll Radiol 1:597-600. 2004
    ..The article focuses on the application of these concepts using examples from the literature with particular emphasis on screening and suggests using a screening test experience as a means of improving health behavior...
  4. ncbi Can breast and cervical cancer screening visits be used to enhance colorectal cancer screening?
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0030, USA
    J Am Coll Radiol 1:769-76. 2004
    ..S. women, adherence with colorectal cancer screening remains suboptimal. A better understanding of the relationship among cancer screening behaviors by women may provide insight into interventions to enhance colorectal cancer screening...
  5. ncbi Radiology physician extenders and their perspective in their own words
    Ruth C Carlos
    University of Michigan, Department of Radiology, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
    J Am Coll Radiol 3:190-3. 2006
    ..The use of qualitative data analysis allowed the physician extenders to speak for themselves...
  6. ncbi Associations in breast and colon cancer screening behavior in women
    Ruth C Carlos
    VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    Acad Radiol 12:451-8. 2005
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  7. ncbi Maternal characteristics that predict a preference for mandatory adolescent HPV vaccination
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    Hum Vaccin 7:225-9. 2011
    ..Nevertheless, in a sizable minority, maternal perceptions of the HPV vaccine may hinder adherence to these vaccination laws. In these women, tailored interventions directed at these perceptions may be required...
  8. ncbi Value added radiology: using existing radiology services to improve cancer screening
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    Acad Radiol 12:475-8. 2005
  9. ncbi Colorectal cancer screening behavior in women attending screening mammography: longitudinal trends and predictors
    Ruth C Carlos
    VA Center for Practice Management and Outcomes Research, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Womens Health Issues 15:249-57. 2005
    ..0%. Future studies should examine whether delivering CRC screening interventions at a screening mammography visit increase adherence to non-FOBT CRC screening...
  10. ncbi T2-weighted MR imaging in the assessment of cirrhotic liver
    Hero K Hussain
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Hospitals, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, MRI B2B311, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
    Radiology 230:637-44. 2004
    ..To assess if T2-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging provides added diagnostic value in combination with dynamic gadolinium-enhanced MR imaging in the detection and characterization of nodular lesions in cirrhotic liver...
  11. ncbi Reliability of MDCT in characterizing pulmonary venous drainage, diameter and distance to first bifurcation: an interobserver study
    Paul Cronin
    Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, B1 132F Taubman Center 0302, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
    Acad Radiol 14:437-44. 2007
    ..To evaluate the interobserver agreement of readers in evaluating pulmonary venous anatomy and in measuring pulmonary vein ostial diameters and distance to first bifurcation...
  12. ncbi MR spectroscopy using normalized and non-normalized metabolite ratios for differentiating recurrent brain tumor from radiation injury
    Augusto E Elias
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health Systems, Ann Arbor, 48109, USA
    Acad Radiol 18:1101-8. 2011
    ..To compare the ability of normalized versus non-normalized metabolite ratios to differentiate recurrent brain tumor from radiation injury using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in previously treated patients...
  13. ncbi 3D excretory MR urography: improved image quality with intravenous saline and diuretic administration
    F Bilge Ergen
    Department of Radiology MRI, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0003, USA
    J Magn Reson Imaging 25:783-9. 2007
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  14. ncbi Completion of colorectal cancer screening in women attending screening mammography
    Leticia Molina
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    Acad Radiol 11:1237-41. 2004
    ..Our data suggest that despite this increased compliance, overall incidence of CRC screening is low in the screening mammography population...
  15. ncbi Solitary pulmonary nodules and masses: a meta-analysis of the diagnostic utility of alternative imaging tests
    Paul Cronin
    Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, B1 132F Taubman Center 0302, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109 0030, USA
    Eur Radiol 18:1840-56. 2008
    ..Given the low cost and prevalence of the technology, SPECT appears to be the leading choice for additional testing in SPN evaluation...
  16. ncbi Cervical cancer prevention through human papillomavirus vaccination: using the "teachable moment" for educational interventions
    Ruth C Carlos
    Departments of Radiology, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Obstet Gynecol 115:834-8. 2010
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  17. ncbi MRI and mammography surveillance of women at increased risk for breast cancer: recommendations using an evidence-based approach
    Elon J Granader
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48335 0030, USA
    Acad Radiol 15:1590-5. 2008
    ..To evaluate breast cancer screening with mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in high-risk populations, including women with the BRCA mutation, using an evidence-based approach...
  18. ncbi Solitary pulmonary nodules: meta-analytic comparison of cross-sectional imaging modalities for diagnosis of malignancy
    Paul Cronin
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, B1 132F Taubman Center 0302, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
    Radiology 246:772-82. 2008
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  19. ncbi Reliability of MDCT measurements of pulmonary vein ostial diameter and distance to first bifurcation: an interobserver study comparing radiologists with a semiautomated software
    Paul Cronin
    Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Hospitals, B1 132F Taubman Center 5302, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5030, USA
    Eur Radiol 18:584-91. 2008
    ..There is good interobserver agreement when measuring the major pulmonary vein diameters. Measurements of distances to first bifurcation were less reliable across readers and the readers and the semiautomated software...
  20. ncbi Behavioral associations between prostate and colon cancer screening
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    J Am Coll Surg 200:216-23. 2005
    ..Targeting men who already accept one form of cancer screening can potentially increase CRC screening adherence...
  21. ncbi Measurements of pulmonary vein ostial diameter and distance to first bifurcation: a comparison of different measurement methods
    Paul Cronin
    Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Hospitals, B1 132G Taubman Center 0302, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5030, USA
    Eur J Radiol 71:61-8. 2009
    ..However, from a clinical perspective, differences were negligible; therefore, the clinician may confidently use any of the three measurement methods presented...
  22. ncbi Developing a clinical decision model: MR spectroscopy to differentiate between recurrent tumor and radiation change in patients with new contrast-enhancing lesions
    Ethan A Smith
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5030, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 192:W45-52. 2009
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  23. ncbi National patterns in human papillomavirus vaccination: an analysis of the National Survey of Family Growth
    Gelareh Sadigh
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    Hum Vaccin Immunother 8:234-42. 2012
    ..However, no racial/ethnic differences in maternal intent-to-vaccinate her daughter were detected. Future interventions need to address specific maternal barriers to vaccine uptake and how these may differ from vaccine intention...
  24. ncbi Normal and accessory fissures of the lung: evaluation with contiguous volumetric thin-section multidetector CT
    Paul Cronin
    Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    Eur J Radiol 75:e1-8. 2010
    ..0). The prevalence of fissures on MDCT, equivalent to autopsy studies, visualizing fissures as a thin line and high interobserver agreement is probably due to the high sensitivity of MDCT, secondary to thin-section volumetric imaging...
  25. ncbi Normative analysis of pulmonary vein drainage patterns on multidetector CT with measurements of pulmonary vein ostial diameter and distance to first bifurcation
    Paul Cronin
    Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, B1 132F Taubman Center 0302, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
    Acad Radiol 14:178-88. 2007
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  26. ncbi Hepatic transplantation: pretransplant evaluation of donors and recipients
    Gisela C Mueller
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
    Semin Roentgenol 41:45-60. 2006
  27. ncbi Meta-analysis: effectiveness of drugs for preventing contrast-induced nephropathy
    Aine M Kelly
    Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging, University of Michigan and Veteran Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
    Ann Intern Med 148:284-94. 2008
    ..N-Acetylcysteine, theophylline, and other agents have shown inconsistent results in reducing contrast-induced nephropathy...
  28. ncbi Incorporating patient-centered outcomes in the analysis of cost-effectiveness: imaging strategies for renovascular hypertension
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 181:1653-61. 2003
    ..CONCLUSION: In the evaluation and treatment of medication-resistant hypertension, strategies that included preliminary imaging saved more lives than did the immediate institution of enhanced medical therapy at a lesser cost...
  29. ncbi Breast cancer sentinel node identification and classification after neoadjuvant chemotherapy-systematic review and meta analysis
    Aine M Kelly
    Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 East Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
    Acad Radiol 16:551-63. 2009
    ..Breast cancer is the leading cause of mortality in women worldwide. Lymphatic mapping with sentinel node biopsy has the potential to reduce the morbidity associated with breast cancer staging in women after neoadjuvant therapy...
  30. ncbi Patient-centered outcomes in imaging: quantifying value
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    J Am Coll Radiol 9:725-8. 2012
    ..Therefore, radiologists need to be involved as stakeholders in the design, conduct, and dissemination of this research...
  31. ncbi CHIAS: a standardized measure of parental HPV immunization attitudes and beliefs and its associations with vaccine uptake
    Charitha Gowda
    Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    Sex Transm Dis 39:475-81. 2012
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  32. ncbi Aortic branch artery pseudoaneurysms accompanying aortic dissection. Part III: natural history
    Paul Cronin
    Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, B1 132G Taubman Center 5302, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5030, USA
    J Vasc Interv Radiol 23:859-865.e3. 2012
    ..To document the natural history of branch artery pseudoaneurysms (BAPs), which are sequelae of aortic dissection with false lumen thrombosis that have been distinguished anatomically from penetrating ulcers...
  33. ncbi Ultrasonographic differentiation of malignant from benign breast lesions: a meta-analytic comparison of elasticity and BIRADS scoring
    Gelareh Sadigh
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, B1 132 H Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5302, USA
    Breast Cancer Res Treat 133:23-35. 2012
    ..The application of USE as a single test is not superior to USB alone. However, in low risk patients it is recommended to perform an USE following a positive USB result to decrease the rate of unnecessary biopsies...
  34. ncbi The normal distribution of thoracoabdominal aorta small branch artery ostia
    Paul Cronin
    Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5030, USA
    Eur J Radiol 80:e563-70. 2011
    ..Mediastinal branches of the thoracic aorta originate from the medial and anterior wall. Knowing the location of aortic branch artery ostia may help distinguish branch artery pseudoaneurysms from penetrating ulcers...
  35. ncbi Preoperative MR angiography in free fibula flap transfer for head and neck cancer: clinical application and influence on surgical decision making
    Aine M Kelly
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, University of Michigan Hospitals, B1 132 H Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 188:268-74. 2007
    ..It provides the reconstructive surgeon with a road map, revealing vascular anomalies or disease that could alter or contraindicate surgery...
  36. ncbi The short-term clinical outcomes after saline infusion sonohysterography in women with postmenopausal bleeding
    Kenneth Meng
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    Acad Radiol 12:136-41. 2005
    ..CONCLUSION: The trend in short-term clinical management is to pursue more aggressive subsequent diagnostic or treatment procedures if findings are positive on SIS. A negative SIS exam was associated with more conservative management...
  37. ncbi Computed tomography perfusion of squamous cell carcinoma of the upper aerodigestive tract. Initial results
    Dheeraj Gandhi
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor 48109 0030, USA
    J Comput Assist Tomogr 27:687-93. 2003
    ..To define the computed tomography (CT) perfusion characteristics of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma...
  38. ncbi Impact of breast mass size on accuracy of ultrasound elastography vs. conventional B-mode ultrasound: a meta-analysis of individual participants
    Gelareh Sadigh
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, B1 132H Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5302, USA
    Eur Radiol 23:1006-14. 2013
    ..To conduct an individual patient data meta-analysis comparing the diagnostic performance of ultrasound elastography (USE) versus B-mode ultrasound (USB) across size ranges of breast masses...
  39. ncbi Accuracy of quantitative ultrasound elastography for differentiation of malignant and benign breast abnormalities: a meta-analysis
    Gelareh Sadigh
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, B1 132H Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5302, USA
    Breast Cancer Res Treat 134:923-31. 2012
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  40. ncbi Cerebral perfusion CT: technique and clinical applications
    Ellen G Hoeffner
    Departments of Radiology and Neurosurgery, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, University Hospital B2 A209, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
    Radiology 231:632-44. 2004
    ..This article is a review of the technique, clinical applications, and controversies surrounding perfusion CT...
  41. ncbi Introduction to value-based insurance design
    Aine Marie Kelly
    Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 5302, USA
    J Am Coll Radiol 5:1118-24. 2008
    ..The authors summarize the principles of value-based insurance design and review examples of its implementation in other areas of medicine...
  42. ncbi Differentiation of recurrent brain tumor versus radiation injury using diffusion tensor imaging in patients with new contrast-enhancing lesions
    Pia C Sundgren
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health Systems, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
    Magn Reson Imaging 24:1131-42. 2006
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  43. ncbi Soft-tissue lipomas: accuracy of sonography in diagnosis with pathologic correlation
    Prasuna Inampudi
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, TC-2910G, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0326, USA
    Radiology 233:763-7. 2004
    ..35 among the three readers. Sensitivities were 52%, 40%, and 52%, and accuracies were 64%, 49%, and 64% for readers 1, 2, and 3, respectively. CONCLUSION: Sonography demonstrates low accuracy in the diagnosis of soft-tissue lipomas...
  44. ncbi Percutaneous stenting of incidental unilateral renal artery stenosis: decision analysis of costs and benefits
    David A Axelrod
    Departments of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan 498109 0604, USA
    J Endovasc Ther 10:546-56. 2003
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  45. ncbi Müllerian duct anomalies: comparison of MRI diagnosis and clinical diagnosis
    Gisela C Mueller
    Department of Radiology MRI UH B2A209K, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 189:1294-302. 2007
    ..The objective of our study was to assess agreement between MRI and clinical diagnosis of müllerian duct anomalies and identify causes of discrepancy...
  46. ncbi Biliary imaging with Gd-EOB-DTPA: is a 20-minute delay sufficient?
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor 48109 0030, USA
    Acad Radiol 9:1322-5. 2002
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  47. ncbi Diagnostic accuracy using diffusion tensor imaging in the diagnosis of ALS: a meta-analysis
    Bradley R Foerster
    Russell H Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
    Acad Radiol 19:1075-86. 2012
    ..The purpose of this study was to perform a meta-analysis in order to estimate the diagnostic test accuracy measures of DTI for the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)...
  48. ncbi Making cost-effectiveness analyses clinically relevant: the effect of provider expertise and biliary disease prevalence on the economic comparison of alternative diagnostic strategies
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    Acad Radiol 10:620-30. 2003
    ..CONCLUSION: Initial EUS and initial MRCP are less costly than initial ERCP, but provider expertise, biliary disease prevalence, and procedural costs influence incremental cost-effectiveness...
  49. ncbi MRI for preoperative staging of renal cell carcinoma using the 1997 TNM classification: comparison with surgical and pathologic staging
    F Bilge Ergen
    Department of Radiology/MRI UH-B2B311, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0003, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 182:217-25. 2004
    ..CONCLUSION: MRI is a reliable method for preoperative staging of renal cell carcinoma using the 1997 TNM classification, in particular for assessing venous involvement...
  50. ncbi The evolving role of radiologists within the health care system
    Paul Martin Knechtges
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 0302, USA
    J Am Coll Radiol 4:626-35. 2007
    ..It is through these roles that radiologists will continue to find new ways to add value to the health care system...
  51. ncbi Multidetector row CT pulmonary angiography and indirect venography for the diagnosis of venous thromboembolic disease in intensive care unit patients
    Aine M Kelly
    Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 0030, USA
    Acad Radiol 13:486-95. 2006
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  52. ncbi Health-related quality of life and cost-effectiveness analysis in radiology
    Ania Zofia Kielar
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, B2 A209, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    Acad Radiol 14:411-9. 2007
  53. ncbi Liver transplantation in adults: postoperative imaging evaluation and interventional management of complications
    Joseph J Gemmete
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
    Semin Roentgenol 41:36-44. 2006
  54. ncbi Diagnostic accuracy of 2-[fluorine-18]fluro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography imaging in nonsquamous tumors of the head and neck
    Chuong D Bui
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health Systems, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    Invest Radiol 38:593-601. 2003
    ..CONCLUSION: There is variable diagnostic accuracy of FDG-PET in detecting different histologic subtypes of NSTHN. This information should be taken into consideration when considering PET for evaluation of NSTHN...
  55. ncbi Gadolinium-ethoxybenzyl-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid as an intrabiliary contrast agent: preliminary assessment
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, MRI Section, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0300, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 179:87-92. 2002
    ..CONCLUSION: Combining T2-MRCP and EOB-MRC significantly improved biliary visualization over each test alone. However, improvement was small, and the perceived added value of gadolinium-EOB was modest...
  56. ncbi Diagnostic imaging and vascular embolization for uterine leiomyomas
    Gisela C Mueller
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48019-0030, USA
    Semin Reprod Med 22:131-42. 2004
    ..The current concepts of diagnostic imaging of uterine leiomyomas with emphasis on preembolization imaging and postembolization follow-up are presented...
  57. ncbi Diagnostic performance of positron emission tomography in the detection of coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis
    Kiran R Nandalur
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
    Acad Radiol 15:444-51. 2008
    ..This may be driven by cost and availability or by unawareness of performance. The purpose of our study was to conduct an evidence-based evaluation of PET in the diagnosis of CAD...
  58. ncbi Developing a prediction rule to assess hepatic malignancy in patients with cirrhosis
    Ruth C Carlos
    Department of Radiology, MRI Section, University of Michigan, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, UH B2B311, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 180:893-900. 2003
    ..The use of these predictors can facilitate explicit estimation of malignancy in individuals with underlying cirrhosis, potentially improving clinical decision-making...
  59. ncbi Apparent diffusion coefficient mapping of the normal parotid gland and parotid involvement in patients with systemic connective tissue disorders
    Rahul R Patel
    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 25:16-20. 2004
    ..Although preliminary, the results indicate a potential role for ADC mapping in detection of subclinical parotid disease...
  60. ncbi Effectiveness of MR imaging in characterizing small hepatic lesions: routine versus expert interpretation
    Gisela C Mueller
    Department of Radiology/MRI B2B311, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0030, USA
    AJR Am J Roentgenol 180:673-80. 2003
    ..74), and moderate agreement, between the expert interpreters and initial interpreters (kappa = 0.44 each). CONCLUSION: MR imaging is an effective method of characterizing small (<or=2 cm) hepatic lesions in routine clinical practice...
  61. ncbi Cardiovascular MR imaging: technique optimization and detection of disease in clinical practice
    Ron C Gaba
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, 1500 Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
    Radiographics 22:e6. 2002
    ..Valvular lesions and methods for evaluating valvular function will be discussed. MR imaging findings in acquired disorders such as aneurysms and pericardial disease will be described...
  62. ncbi Clinical applications of diffusion tensor imaging
    Qian Dong
    Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0030, USA
    J Magn Reson Imaging 19:6-18. 2004
    ..This review describes the clinical utility of diffusion tensor imaging, including the basic principles of the technique, acquisition, data analysis, and the major clinical applications...
  63. ncbi Improving cancer screening adherence: using the "teachable moment" as a delivery setting for educational interventions
    Ruth C Carlos
    Am J Manag Care 10:247-8. 2004
  64. ncbi Current topics in radiology health services research
    Ruth C Carlos
    Acad Radiol 15:399-400. 2008
  65. ncbi Meeting the challenge of colorectal cancer screening
    Ruth C Carlos
    Gastrointest Endosc 62:884-5. 2005
  66. ncbi US for postmenopausal bleeding: consensus development and patient-centered outcomes
    Robert L Bree
    Radiology 222:595-8. 2002

Research Grants2

  1. Mammography Visits to Improve Colon Cancer Screening
    Ruth Carlos; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ....