A5080955996- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Rabies epidemiology and control
NYU Langone Health
2023-2025
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
2023
Bellevue Hospital Center
2023
Hartwick College
2021
Abstract Background The NYC 2022-23 mpox outbreak predominantly affected sexual minority men with notable racial/ethnic disparities. Clinical predictors of severe disease (e.g., poorly controlled HIV) have been established, but little is known about the socioeconomic disease. Methods Patients age ≥ 18 a confirmed diagnosis from 5/1/2022-12/31/2023 (N=143) were identified through electronic medical record at an academic center in NYC. Low status (SES) (N=41) was defined as being uninsured...
Similar to the early phases of COVID-19 pandemic, New York City was national epicenter ongoing 2022 mpox (formerly monkeypox) outbreak. Cases quickly began rise in July 2022, primarily gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men. Tools form a reliable diagnostic test, an effective vaccine, and viable treatment option been available from onset, although logistically complex roll out. The special pathogens program at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, flagship facility for largest public...
In the spring of 2022, mpox spread to non-endemic countries, including United States. New York City (NYC), vaccine demand grew as quickly case counts. With leadership Regional Emerging Special Pathogens Treatment Center (RESPTC) at NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue (NYC H+H)-part largest public hospital system in States-an innovative vaccination model was established that overcame challenges involving health inequities, inadequate access, lack uptake, successfully administer JYNNEOS vaccines...
ABSTRACT IMPACT: Despite their clinical benefits reported in patients with Parkinson’s, statin use is not associated cost savings. OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Statins have unique lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits. Their pleiotropic were shown to decrease risk of occurrene progression Parkinson’s disease (PD). In this study we explored whether or reflects medical prescription METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Records from the Medical Panels Expenditure Survey (MEPS) database made...