FIPPA and Ontario hospitals: issues for shared service entities.
2012Health law in Canada
Fabiano D, Beck KL
PubMedDR. DANIEL CHARLES FABIANO, MD
ASTORIA, OR
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine NPI registered 21+ years 5 publications 1990 – 2012 NPI: 1013914399
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What does DANIEL FABIANO research?
Dr. Fabiano studies how to make medical assessments and treatments more effective and reliable. He investigates blood pressure measurement techniques to ensure patients receive accurate readings, which is crucial for diagnosing and managing conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, he evaluates the quality of diagnostic imaging, like X-rays, to guarantee that patients receive the best possible care from health facilities. His work also involves understanding recovery from hip surgeries, specifically how to treat and classify complications like femoral shaft fractures to help patients regain mobility.
Key findings
- Conventional blood pressure measurement methods often show 24-hour averages that are improperly elevated compared to time-weighted measurements, particularly when patients have more daytime readings.
- The implementation of a quality control program for X-ray machines led to a significant decline in performance issues across the machines studied, with a p-value of less than 0.05 demonstrating the efficacy of these measures.
- In a cohort of patients who experienced femoral shaft fractures after hip replacement surgery, 84% of those tracked were able to return to their previous mobility levels with the right treatment protocol.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Dr. Fabiano study blood pressure measurement?
- Yes, he focuses on improving the accuracy of blood pressure assessments through different measurement techniques.
- What treatments has Dr. Fabiano researched for orthopedic conditions?
- He has researched various drainage systems for orthopedic wounds to enhance healing and recovery outcomes.
- Is Dr. Fabiano's work relevant to patients recovering from hip surgeries?
- Yes, his studies on femoral fractures and recovery after hip replacement surgery are directly aimed at helping these patients.
- How does Dr. Fabiano improve diagnostic imaging?
- He evaluates quality assurance programs for imaging equipment to ensure reliable and accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- What is a key finding from Dr. Fabiano's research?
- One key finding indicates that patients using continuous suction drainage systems after orthopedic surgeries had better recovery outcomes compared to those using intermittent systems.
Publications in plain English
Time-weighted vs. conventional quantification of 24-h average systolic and diastolic ambulatory blood pressures.
2010Journal of hypertension
Octavio JA, Contreras J, Amair P, Octavio B, Fabiano D +6 more
Plain English
This study examined how different ways of measuring blood pressure over 24 hours can affect the average readings. Researchers tested 450 people using three different schedules for day and night blood pressure readings. They found that conventional methods tended to give higher average blood pressure numbers than a more accurate time-weighted approach, especially in groups that had more day readings than night ones, which can lead to misleading results.
Who this helps: This benefits doctors and patients by providing more accurate blood pressure assessments.
Quality assurance in diagnostic radiology: practical outcomes.
2003La Radiologia medica
Ostinelli A, Cacciatori M, Perniola N, Fabiano D, Gozzi G
Plain English
In this study, researchers evaluated a quality control program for X-ray machines at a hospital over four years. They found that the number of machines with performance issues dropped significantly, with a p-value of less than 0.05 indicating strong results. This matters because it shows that the quality control program effectively improved the reliability of X-ray services, ensuring better care for patients.
Who this helps: Patients who rely on accurate diagnostic imaging.
Femoral shaft fracture after hip arthroplasty: a system for classification and treatment.
1999Journal of the Southern Orthopaedic Association
Gonzalez MH, Barmada R, Fabiano D, Meltzer W
Plain English
This study looked at 21 patients who suffered femoral shaft fractures after hip replacement surgery at hospitals associated with the University of Illinois. Out of 19 patients tracked for 3.1 years on average, 16 were able to regain their previous level of mobility after treatment. The research created a system for classifying the fractures and guiding treatment based on factors like the stability of the fracture and the condition of the hip implant, which helps ensure better recovery outcomes.
Who this helps: This benefits patients recovering from hip replacement surgery.
Comparison between intermittent (spring-loaded) and continuous closed suction drainage of orthopedic wounds: a controlled clinical trial.
1990Orthopedics
Berman AT, Fabiano D, Bosacco SJ, Weiss AA
Plain English
This study looked at two types of drainage systems used after orthopedic surgeries: a continuous vacuum system and a spring-loaded, intermittent system. The researchers found that patients using the continuous vacuum had better outcomes, draining more fluid and experiencing better wound healing. Specifically, these patients had less fluid buildup and fewer complications compared to those using the spring-loaded system.
Who this helps: This benefits patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, particularly those undergoing hip and knee replacements.
Frequent Co-Authors
Kathryn L Beck José A Octavio Jesús Contreras Pablo Amair Bernardo Octavio Federico Moleiro Stefano Omboni Antonella Groppelli Grzegorz Bilo Giuseppe Mancia
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