BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Degenerative changes are commonly found in spine
imaging but often occur in pain-free individuals as well as those with back pain. We sought to …

Stated-preference methods are a class of evaluation techniques for studying the preferences
of patients and other stakeholders. While these methods span a variety of techniques, …

Claustrophobia, other anxiety reactions, excessive motion, and other unanticipated patient
events in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) not only delay or preclude diagnostic-quality …

… Dr Bresnahan reports research grants from US NIH and AHRQ, support from the University
of Washington and Harborview Medical Center, and common stock in Johnson & Johnson. …

ContextBecause T-cell interactions are involved in the pathophysiology of psoriasis, therapy
with a T-cell modulator may have beneficial effects on psoriasis severity and health-related …

Background Epidural glucocorticoid injections are widely used to treat symptoms of lumbar
spinal stenosis, a common cause of pain and disability in older adults. However, rigorous …

Purpose To assess the prevalence, severity, and cost estimates associated with motion
artifacts identified on clinical MR examinations, with a focus on the neuroaxis. Methods A …

Unique panel data are used to explain defensive responses to air pollution using determinants
predicted by an averting behavior model. Empirical results indicate that persons who …

… Bresnahan, PhD 1,4 ; Janna L. Friedly, MD 4,7 ; Kathryn James, PA-C, MPH 1 ; Larry Kessler,
… Dr Bresnahan reported that he owns stock in and was an employee of Johnson & Johnson. …

Objectives: Major guidelines regarding the application of cost‐effectiveness analysis (CEA)
have recommended the common and widespread use of the “societal perspective” for …