A5103142356- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Neonatal skin health care
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Head and Neck Anomalies
Mount Sinai Hospital
2024
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2017-2022
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
2017-2022
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
2020
Brigham and Women's Hospital
2020
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
2020
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
2019
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
2017
Government Medical College
2015-2016
University of California, Davis
2014
Abstract Aims This study investigated outcomes after continuous flow left ventricular assist device (CF‐LVAD) implantation as bridge to heart transplantation (BTT) in advanced failure patients stratified by race. Methods and results De‐identified data from the United Network for Organ Sharing database was obtained all who had a CF‐LVAD BTT 2008 2018. Patients were into four groups on basis of ethnicity [Caucasian, African American (AA), Hispanic, others (Asian, Pacific Islanders, Indian)]....
(1) Background: This study examines frailty’s impact on proximal aortic surgery outcomes. (2) Methods: All patients with a thoracic aneurysm who underwent root, ascending aorta, or arch from the 2016–2017 National Inpatient Sample were included. Frailty was defined by Adjusted Clinical Groups Indicator. Outcomes of interest included in-hospital mortality and composite death, stroke, acute kidney injury (AKI), major bleeding (MACE). (3) Results: Among 5745 patients, 405 (7.0%) met frailty...
Laryngocele is a rare, benign dilatation of the laryngeal saccule that may extend internally into airway or externally through thyrohyoid membrane. When it secondarily infected, called laryngopyocele, which even rarer. Many laryngoceles are asymptomatic; sometimes, they cause cough, hoarseness, stridor, sore throat and present as swelling on one both sides neck. be associated with supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma. Computed tomography scan most effective imaging method for diagnosis....
We present a case of acute endophthalmitis caused by Leuconostoc spp. following intravitreal bevacizumab injection. An 86-year-old immunocompetent female developed after injection for neovascular age-related macular degeneration. The patient presented with pain, visual acuity hand motions, hypopyon, and dense vitritis 96 h treatment. She was treated vitreous anterior chamber tap followed injections 1 mg vancomycin, 2.25 ceftazidime, 400 μg dexamethasone. Cultures revealed growth spp., genus...
Worldwide, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its related management costs have increased over time. The latest predictions anticipate this trend to continue during next few decades. As individuals with T2DM in United States (US) are burdened escalating prescription drug expenses, appeal use cost effective alternatives may also increase. Herbal supplements an example such alternative, but unregulated mostly lacking scientific evidence advertised claims. In general, plant...
Purpose: This study aims to compare outcomes of laparoscopic surgery the open in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Plethora studies compares and general population; however, there is a paucity existing literature examining optimal surgical techniques COPD population. Materials Methods: A propensity score-matched analysis using 2012–2015 National Inpatient Sample (NIS) was conducted match undergoing most common procedures same through an approach. multivariate...
Evidence supports index cholecystectomy as the quality of care for patients admitted with acute cholecystitis. We sought to examine role hospital safety-net status on whether received appropriate procedures The National Inpatient Sample was queried Proportion Medicaid and uninsured discharges were used define hospitals (SNHs). Multivariate logistic regression calculate associations between frequency prolonged length stay (LOS), effect SNH designation. SNHs non-SNHs had similar rates in all...
Abstract Objective In the United States, Black and Hispanic patients have a higher prevalence of obesity than Whites (49.6 vs. 44.8 42.2%, respectively). Despite rates among minority populations, bariatric surgery is performed at levels in minorities Whites. This study examines effects various socioeconomic factors such as race, payer type, income on likelihood undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) class II versus III their associated complications. Materials Methods...
ABSTRACT Questions from patients about pain conditions and analgesic pharmacotherapy responses authors are presented to help educate make them more effective self-advocates. The topic addressed in this issue is chronic low back pain, one of the most common reasons visit one's primary care doctor. Complementary approaches, including yoga, will be addressed.
Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a life-threatening condition and surgical repair often includes valve replacement (AVR). Aortic (AVr) increasingly being reported with favorable outcomes from single-center experiences. This study examined national trends of AVr in patients ATAAD.Adults primary diagnosis acute thoracic who underwent proximal surgery January 2016 to December 2017 were obtained the National Inpatient Sample. Patients stratified into an isolated group (no procedure),...
BACKGROUNDXanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) is a rare presentation of chronic cholecystitis, characterized by destructive inflammatory process with accumulation lipid laden macrophages (Foam cells), fibrous tissue and acute cells.Patients XGC are frequently misdiagnosed preoperatively as having carcinoma the gallbladder.This article reports on 45 years old woman who presented mass right hypochondrium.Preoperative USG CT showed gall bladder wall thickening presenting that mimicked...
Introduction: Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are two of the most common cardiac arrhythmias in general population, have been recognized patients who present with syncope. could be a marker for autonomic dysfunction, especially younger population. Large database studies investigating impact on syncope lacking. This study aims to utilize Nationwide Readmissions Database (NRD) analyze admitted compare readmission rates among those versus without arrhythmias. Methods: We queried 2018 NRD...
Climate change is now considered as a serious threat to the viability of many species and consequently one major drivers global biodiversity loss. Amphibians serve critical roles in forest ecosystems are most sensitive groups environmental change. Despite importance amphibians their sensitivity changes, little known about potential impacts future climate on forest-dwelling amphibians. We projected impact geographic distribution three typical amphibians, Balkan Crested Newt (Triturus...
Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is difficult to treat and carries a high risk of progression chronic kidney disease (CKD). Calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) are preferentially used in the treatment SRNS. Variable response treatment, nephrotoxicity rates relapse on stopping major concerns with CNIs. Urokinase-type Plasminogen Activator Receptor (uPAR) – β3 integrin signaling involved calcineurin-nuclear factor activated T cells (NFAT) induced podocyte injury hence antiproteinuric...