- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
- Microscopic Colitis
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Hereditary Neurological Disorders
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Pathogenesis and Treatment of Hiccups
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Potassium and Related Disorders
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
Boston Medical Center
2020-2022
Boston University
2020-2021
ABSTRACT Primary autoimmune gastrointestinal dysmotility is a limited form of dysautonomia, driven by antiganglionic autoantibodies (AGAs) against enteric neurons. AGAs are observed in other diseases, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, before the development onset symptoms. Here, we report case 57-year-old woman with human immunodeficiency virus, who previously developed presenting 6 months intestinal dysmotility. Diagnosis was made detecting to ganglionic acetylcholine receptor, alpha-3...
Introduction: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent functional disorder characterized by altered habits and abdominal pain associated with decreased quality of life (QOL). We showed in recent retrospective study that IBS represents significant health care burden several comorbidities. The aim this prospective to validate results from the compare comorbidities between subjects without racially diverse patient population at tertiary center. Methods: Subjects were prospectively...
Introduction: Within competency-based medical education, Directly Observed Procedural Skills (DOPS) is a recommended method for assessing trainee procedural skills. With the rise of train-the-trainer courses educating endoscopy trainers on best practices teaching endoscopy, similar assessment Teaching (DOTS) may be beneficial. We previously created and held workshop standardized approach to training1. Our study aims quantify directly observed behaviors by near time our workshop. Methods:...
Introduction: A recent Gallup poll found that 25% of Americans would decline the COVID-19 vaccine if offered at no cost. Underrepresented minority (URM) and IBD patients historically have lower vaccination rates. We surveyed to identify concerns regarding COVID vaccination, particularly among a URM population. Methods: Participants were recruited from 1265 adult Boston Medical Center (BMC) with diagnosis codes for obtained EMR. Patients sent an electronic survey assessing attitudes Covid-19...