Can the Social Vulnerability Index Enhance Models Predicting Adherence to Craniofacial Speech Evaluations?
Kong BH, Dillon K, Brady CM, Hush SE, Tashima A, Soldanska M, Williams JK, Mason KN.
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Clinical translation2024
Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Assessing Velopharyngeal Function
Current applications, barriers, and opportunities for clinical translation.
Anatomy & outcomes2025
Levator Veli Palatini Muscle Ratio
A clinically significant anatomic predictor for velopharyngeal surgical need.
Clinical imaging2025
Achieving Clinical Success in Nonsedated Velopharyngeal MRI
Optimizing data quality and patient selection for clinically useful imaging.
Computational modeling2024
How Muscle Activation Differentiates Closure Patterns
A computational model of the lateral pharyngeal wall and soft palate.
Clinical decision making2023
Incorporating Velopharyngeal MRI into Clinical Decisions
A patient-centered case following a failed palatoplasty.
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Is a Customized Hydrogel a Viable Solution for Long-Term Posterior Pharyngeal Wall Augmentation?
Mason K, Cottler P, Griffin D, Daniero J.
Caregiver-Reported Barriers and Predictors of Appointment Attendance in Pediatric Craniofacial Team Care.
Dillon K, Kotsakis M, Brady C, Soldanska M, Williams JK, Mason KN.
Preclinical Microporous Annealed Particle Hydrogel for Next-Generation Posterior Pharyngeal Wall Augmentation.
Mason KN, Pierre Z, Cottler P, Griffin D, Arora J, Ren G, Daniero J.
Beyond Prevalence: Understanding the Relationship Between Early Anatomic Factors and the Likelihood for Cleft Speech Characteristics.
Mason K, Kotlarek K, Davies A, Wren Y.
Product, System, and Method for Velopharyngeal Modeling, Visualization, and Measurement.
Mason KN, Blemker SS, Baek S, DiSalvo MD, Tran T, Liu J, Ranjbar L, Dalman M, inventors.
Product, System, and Method for Using Measurements from the Levator Veli Palatini (LVP) Ratio as a Surgical Prediction Tool.
Mason KN, inventor.
Understanding Access to Care: Factors Influencing Patient Attendance at Craniofacial Speech Evaluations.
Heister C, Dillon K, Brady C, Soldanska M, Williams JK, Mason K.
Levator Veli Palatini Muscle Ratio Is a Clinically Significant Anatomic Predictor for Velopharyngeal Surgical Need.
Mason KN, Gampper T, Black J.
Acute Laryngeal Injury in Patients Undergoing Airway Screening at a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital.
Pagel JM, Taffe E, Jonas RH, Daniero JJ, Mason K, McGarey PO Jr.
Simulation of Velopharyngeal Biomechanics Identifies Differences in Sphincter Pharyngoplasty Outcomes: A Matched Case-Control Study.
Tran T, Perry J, Blemker S, Mason K.
Assessing Deep Learning Methodologies for Automatic Segmentation of the Velopharyngeal Mechanism.
Liu J, Baek S, Brown D, Mason K.
Utilization of 3D MRI for the Evaluation of Sphincter Pharyngoplasty Insertion Site in Patients With Velopharyngeal Dysfunction.
Mason KN, Riski JE, Williams JK, Jones RA, Perry JL.
Does the Type of MRI Sequence Influence Perceived Quality and Measurement Consistency in Investigations of the Anatomy of the Velopharynx?
Perry JL, Haenssler AE, Kotlarek KJ, Chen JY, Fang X, Guo Y, Mason K, Webb M.
SpeechSampler©: Development of a data standardization tool for multi-site MRI studies.
Mason KN, Perry JL, Mueller JD.
Academic Education of the Speech-Language Pathologist: A Comparative Analysis on Graduate Education in Two Low-Incidence Disorder Areas.
Mason KN, Sypniewski HE, Perry JL.
Growth of the Craniofacial Complex and its Relationship to Pierre Robin Sequence.
Mason KN, Stockstill JW, Perry JL.
Evaluating the Accuracy of Using at Rest Images to Determine the Height of Velopharyngeal Closure.
Mason KN, Hauhuth K, Perry JL, Riski JE.
Can Dynamic MRI Be Used to Accurately Identify Velopharyngeal Closure Patterns?
Perry JL, Mason K, Sutton BP, Kuehn DP.
Volumetric and Three-Dimensional Assessment of Growth of the Nasopharyngeal Structures from Childhood to Adolescence.
Mason KN, Jordan MM, Perry JL.
Evaluation of Speech and Velopharyngeal Function at One Year of Age as a Predictor for Outcomes at Five Years of Age.
Smith AG, Mason KN, Pua E, Nyswonger J, Riski JE.
Age-Related Changes Between the Level of Velopharyngeal Closure and the Cervical Spine.
Mason KN, Perry JL, Riski JE, Fang X.
Sphincterplasty for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in the Child Without a Cleft-Palate: Etiologies and Speech Outcomes.
Golinko MS, Mason K, Nett K, Riski JE, Williams JK.
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Dr. Mason is a science writer for The Informed SLP focused on pediatric medical topics including cleft palate, craniofacial differences, and voice, resonance, and swallowing disorders. She contributes clinically focused summaries of evidence-based research for speech-language pathologists. The work translates research into guidance clinicians can use.