Yelena Chernyak

ORCID: 0000-0001-6925-1981
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  • Sleep and related disorders
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
  • Sleep and Wakefulness Research
  • Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
  • Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
  • Polyomavirus and related diseases
  • Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
  • Cancer survivorship and care
  • Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
  • Dysphagia Assessment and Management
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Liver Disease and Transplantation
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
  • Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
  • COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
  • Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
  • Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
  • Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
  • Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
  • Restless Legs Syndrome Research
  • Youth Substance Use and School Attendance

Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
2014-2024

Indiana University School of Medicine
2014-2024

Indianapolis Zoo
2024

NYU Langone Health
2020

Indiana University Health
2016-2020

Indiana University
2019-2020

University School
2019-2020

Drexel University
2008-2010

<h3>Abstract</h3> <h3>Objective</h3> To describe outcomes of people admitted to hospital with coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) in the United States, and clinical laboratory characteristics associated severity illness. <h3>Design</h3> Prospective cohort study. <h3>Setting</h3> Single academic medical center New York City Long Island. <h3>Participants</h3> 5279 patients confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-Cov-2) infection between 1 March 2020 8 April 2020. The final date...

10.1136/bmj.m1966 article EN cc-by-nc BMJ 2020-05-22

Abstract Background Little is known about factors associated with hospitalization and critical illness in Covid-19 positive patients. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of all patients laboratory-confirmed treated at an academic health system New York City between March 1, 2020 April 2, 2020, follow up through 7, 2020. Primary outcomes were (intensive care, mechanical ventilation, hospice and/or death). multivariable logistic regression to identify risk for adverse outcomes,...

10.1101/2020.04.08.20057794 preprint EN cc-by-nc-nd medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) 2020-04-11

Drive for thinness is a cardinal feature of bulimia nervosa. However, the widely used Thinness (DFT) subscale Eating Disorder Inventory (Garner, 2004; Garner, Olmstead, & Polivy, 1983) appears to measure desire be thinner, not objectively thin. We developed Objective (DFOT) Scale and compared unrestrained restrained eaters those with nervosa on DFT subscale, Goldfarb's Fear Fat (GFFS; Goldfarb, Dykens, Gerrard, 1983), DFOT Scale. Restrained had higher scores than GFFS, but both groups low...

10.1037/a0018398 article EN Journal of Abnormal Psychology 2010-05-01

There is a growing consensus that there need to test the real-world effectiveness of eating disorder therapies show promise in efficacy research. This article provides narrative account an NIMH-funded study attempted apply findings from CBT research Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at largest community-based program United States.We describe as originally envisioned well various challenges researchers and IOP staff encountered implementing this study.The different training, assumptions,...

10.1002/eat.20782 article EN International Journal of Eating Disorders 2010-01-08

Abstract Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea who are intolerant to positive airway pressure therapy. In the post‐implant period, awake endoscopy advanced programming (AEAP) can be employed optimize apnea‐hypopnea index reduction and/or patient comfort and usage. The report herein describes AEAP as guide providers involved in care. first 5 consecutive were reviewed provide general understanding of outcomes safety when implementing such...

10.1002/ohn.761 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Otolaryngology 2024-04-26

OPEN ACCESSSeptember 15, 2020Improving CPAP Adherence for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Practical Application Primer on Desensitization Yelena Chernyak, PhD https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6925-1981 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School Medicine E-mail Address: [email protected] https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10963 SectionsAboutAbstractPDF ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail Abstract Introduction: sleep apnea (OSA) is a common medical...

10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10963 article EN cc-by-nc MedEdPORTAL 2020-09-15

Introduction:Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a well-established nonpharmacological intervention that the gold standard treatment insomnia.CBT-I has been utilized and empirically validated in many modalities, including group treatment, telemedicine, primary care.Despite wealth of evidence on its effectiveness, medical providers, those care, where most complaints are raised, have limited exposure, knowledge, resources to direct or implement this intervention.Methods:...

10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10862 article EN cc-by-nc MedEdPORTAL 2019-12-13

10.1007/s10880-019-09691-7 article EN Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 2019-12-20

There is a high prevalence of depression among left ventricular assist device patients, who present with an increased risk suicidality given access to means via the either nonadherence or disconnection. Suicidality nonadherence/disconnection underresearched clinical issue, as paradoxically this life-saving procedure can also provide method lethal patients significant mental health concerns. A case study used highlight course attempted suicide by assistive nonadherence. Clinical implications...

10.1177/1526924819893300 article EN Progress in Transplantation 2019-12-26

Abstract Objective Breast cancer survivors (BCS) are twice as likely to report symptoms of poor sleep those without cancer. However, disorders under‐assessed and under‐treated among BCS. The purpose this study was determine the portion BCS who completed referral visits a specialist identify acceptability, facilitators, barriers screening process. Methods BCS, reported having problems, questionnaires screen for suggestive disorders. Those with apnea, movement disorders, narcolepsy, insomnia...

10.1002/cam4.4578 article EN cc-by Cancer Medicine 2022-02-06

Transplant recipients have significant psychosocial stressors due to unique posttransplant sequela that results in an increased incidence of psychopathology. Posttransplant psychological interventions, especially lung transplant recipients, are understudied, as the focus prior research has emphasized pretransplant interventions. However, stability affects medical outcomes. The importance intervention is highlighted. Recommendations exist which call for attention specific domains recovery...

10.1177/1526924820913510 article EN Progress in Transplantation 2020-04-02

Behavioral sleep medicine (BSM) is a subspecialty that combines behavioral psychology and specialties. The objective of this study was to analyze referral patterns BSM clinic. 3 specific aims were: (1) describe factors predict acceptance, (2) identify barriers attending initial appointment, (3) variables associated with the number visits attended. Retrospective chart reviews were conducted as part quality improvement project by team's clinical setting. Adults over 21 years age who referred...

10.5664/jcsm.11252 article EN Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2024-07-03

Objectives: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) is a treatment option for patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. In the post-implant period, awake endoscopy advanced programming (AEAP) can be employed to improve apnea hypopnea index (AHI) reduction and/or patient comfort. This study describes response patterns HNS after AEAP as well patient-specific in our population. Methods: Retrospective evaluation of 17 consecutive who underwent between June 2019 and December 2022....

10.1177/00034894241293036 article EN Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2024-11-05

No consensus exists for heart transplant listing patients who use cannabis. We conducted a web-based survey to assess knowledge, and practice patterns towards with failure cannabis referred transplant. A total of 140 clinicians (cardiologists (41.4%, n = 58), surgeons (7.1%, 10), pharmacists (9.3%, 13), advanced providers coordinators) responded responses were grouped by whether they that is “illegal in my state” (illegal), or “legal medical recreational state,” (legal). There was...

10.1371/journal.pone.0310778 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2024-12-12
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