- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Health and Surgery
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Hernia repair and management
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Apelin-related biomedical research
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
2018-2024
Pennsylvania State University
2018-2024
IQVIA (United States)
2023
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2022
Cooper University Hospital
2022
Eastern Regional Medical Center
2020
Faculty of Public Health
2020
Objective Cancer incidence and mortality rates in Africa are increasing, yet their geographic distribution determinants incompletely characterized. The present study aims to establish the spatial epidemiology of cancer burden delineate association between country-level socioeconomic status. also examines forecasts for 2040 evaluates infrastructure availability across all African countries. Methods estimates age, sex, country-specific 34 neoplasms 54 countries, were procured from GLOBOCAN...
In 2016, undernutrition, as manifested in childhood stunting, wasting, and underweight were estimated to cause over 1.0 million deaths, 3.9% of years life lost, 3.8% disability-adjusted globally. The objective this study is estimate the prevalence undernutrition low- middle-income countries (LMICs) using 2006-2018 cross-sectional nationally representative demographic health surveys (DHS) data explore sources regional variations. Anthropometric measurements children 0-59 months age from DHS...
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, gun violence (GV) in United States (U.S.) was postulated to increase strain on already taxed healthcare resources, such as blood products, intensive care beds, personal protective equipment, and even hospital staff. This report aims estimate relative risk of GV U.S. during pandemic compared before pandemic. Daily police reports corresponding gun-related injuries deaths 50 states District Columbia from February 1st, 2019, March 31st,...
Background Despite the high prevalence of childhood protein-energy malnutrition and vitamin A deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa, their association has not been explored this region. better understanding epidemiologic link could help define effective preventive strategies. We aimed to explore (VAD) with stunting, wasting, underweight among preschool children Uganda. Method analyzed a population-based, cross-sectional data 4,765 aged 6–59 months who participated 2016 Demographic Health Surveys...
Malaria and HIV are common infections in Africa cause substantial morbidity mortality pregnant women. We aimed to assess the association of malaria with anemia women explore joint effects infection on
Objective Five-year overall survival rate of breast cancer in low-income countries (LICs) is significantly lower than high-resource countries. This study explored clinical and pathological factors influencing mortality the Eastern region Ghana. Methods We performed a retrospective medical chart review for patients undergoing surgery chemotherapy at regional hospital Ghana from January 2014 to 2017. Descriptive analysis was done. Results One hundred twenty-nine were included study. The median...
Abstract Background/Purpose Perioperative complications cause significant pediatric morbidity and mortality in low- lower middle -income countries. This study investigates factors associated with prolonged length of stay, 90-day readmission in-hospital among patients at Eastern Regional Hospital (ERH) Ghana. Methods is a retrospective review perioperative children < 18 years ERH Koforidua, All surgeries performed between January 2015 December 2017 were included this study. Univariate...