A5034662367- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Noise Effects and Management
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
City University of New York
2016-2025
Northwell Health
2023-2025
Hofstra University
2023-2025
Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
2025
The Graduate Center, CUNY
2013-2024
Hunter College
2010-2018
Columbia University
2007-2016
New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute
2008-2016
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
2016
New York State Psychiatric Institute
2008-2015
Rates of developmental and respiratory diseases are disproportionately high in underserved, minority populations such as those New York City's Washington Heights, Harlem, the South Bronx. Blacks Latinos these neighborhoods represent risk groups for asthma, adverse birth outcomes, impaired development, some types cancer. The Columbia Center Children's Environmental Health Heights uses molecular epidemiologic methods to study health effects urban indoor outdoor air pollutants on children,...
<h3>Aim:</h3> The aim of this trial was to evaluate the effects albendazole (ALB) on cyst disappearance, reduction number cysts and seizure recurrence. <h3>Methods:</h3> 178 patients with new onset symptoms due active or transitional neurocysticercosis were randomly assigned receive either 800 mg ALB daily placebo for 8 days. All also received prednisone. Imaging studies done at baseline months 1, 6 12 follow-up. <h3>Results:</h3> Active identified in 59 88 people randomised 57 90 arm. By 1...
The number of people living with HIV (PLWH) ‡65 years is increasing in the United States.By 2035, proportion PLWH this age group projected to be 27%.As live longer, they face age-related comorbidities.We compared non-HIV disease and medication burden among (n = 2359) HIV-negative individuals 2,010,513) using MarketScan Ò Medicare Supplemental health insurance claims from 2009 2015.Outcomes were common diagnoses classes, prevalence conditions, daily non-antiretroviral therapy (ART)...
BackgroundPreviously, we reported that prenatal exposures to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and postnatal environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) in combination were associated with respiratory symptoms at ages 1 2 years. Here, hypothesized children exposed both PAH ETS may be greater risk of asthma seroatopy 5–6 years, after controlling for current pollution exposure.MethodsPrenatal exposure was measured by personal air monitoring over 48 h. exposure, years assessed through questionnaire....
Objectives. We examined the intersections of sexual minority, gender, and Hispanic ethnic identities their interaction with experiences bullying in predicting suicide attempt among New York City youths. Methods. performed secondary data analysis 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, using logistic regression to examine association identity, ethnicity, attempt. stratified results on these measures reported adjusted odds ratios. Results. Compared non–sexual minority youths, youths had 4.39 1.96...
We evaluated Girl Empower - an intervention that aimed to equip adolescent girls with the skills make healthy, strategic life choices and stay safe from sexual abuse using a cluster-randomized controlled trial three arms: control, (GE), GE+.GE delivered curriculum aged 13-14 in Liberia, facilitated by local female mentors. In GE + variation, cash incentive payment was offered caregivers for girls' participation program. impact of program on seven pre-specified domains standardized indices:...
We assessed whether informing female sex workers about the availability of HIV self-testing at clinics in Kenya using text messages would increase testing rates. selected a sample 2196 registered an electronic health record system who were irregular testers and randomized them to be sent message announcing (1) self-test kits three times (intervention), (2) general (enhanced standard care [SOC]), or (3) one time (traditional SOC). Participants intervention arm significantly more likely test...
We conducted a randomized controlled trial among 305 truck drivers from two North Star Alliance roadside wellness clinics in Kenya to see if offering HIV testing choices would increase uptake. Participants were be offered (1) provider-administered rapid blood (finger-prick) test (i.e., standard of care [SOC]) or (2) Choice between SOC self-administered oral with provider supervision the clinic. arm who refused clinic kit for home use phone-based posttest counseling. compared uptake using...
Abstract There are limited data on first seizure (FS) among adults in low and middle‐income countries. We describe findings from a prospective cohort study involving 180 presenting with seizures emergency departments five Latin American Overall, 102 participants (56.7%) had acute symptomatic (ASyS) while 78 (43.3%) unprovoked (UPS). Among patients ASyS, 55 (53.9%) structural causes, stroke ( n = 24, 23.5%), tumor 10, 9.8%), trauma 3, 3%) being the most frequent. Nineteen (18.6%) infectious...
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Diphtheria, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, remains a serious public health threat in areas with low vaccination coverage, despite global declines due to widespread immunization and improved clinical management. A major outbreak Nigeria from 2022 2023 underscored the persistent risk regions inadequate vaccination. This study aims assess transmission dynamics of diphtheria Kano State, epicenter outbreak, estimating key epidemiological parameters, including generation time (GT),...
Nigeria’s rich biodiversity hosts various psychoactive plants that have been pivotal in traditional medicine and cultural practices. This review examines the medicinal uses, prevalence, mechanisms of action prominent Nigerian plants, including Datura stramonium Carica papaya. These utilized for centuries, exhibit pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, neuroactive effects, driven by their bioactive compounds like alkaloids flavonoids. Traditional applications range...
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Combining agents with different mechanisms of action may be necessary for meaningful results in treating ALS. The combinations minocycline-creatine and celecoxib-creatine have additive effects the murine model. New trial designs are needed to efficiently screen growing number potential neuroprotective agents. Our objective was assess two drug ALS using a novel phase II design. We conducted randomized, double-blind selection sequential pools 60 patients. Participants received minocycline (100...
Providing HIV testing services to truck drivers in Africa is crucial but has proven challenging. The introduction of self-testing promises provide expanded service delivery options for clients, potentially increasing demand and expanding coverage - especially important high-risk difficult-to-reach populations. This study examines the preferences regarding models, among long distance identify that would appeal this population. Using a discrete choice experiment, counselling 305 recruited from...
Randomized controlled trials have found an inconsistent effect of anthelmintic treatment on long-term seizure outcomes in neurocysticercosis. The objective this study was to further explore the albendazole and determine if there is evidence for a differential by type. In trial, 178 patients with active or transitional neurocysticercosis cysts new-onset symptoms were randomized 8 days (n=88) placebo (n=90), both prednisone, followed 24 months. We used negative binomial regression logistic...
Combination HIV prevention is being widely promoted by funders. This strategy aims to offer choices that can be selected and combined decrease risk in ways fit with each individual's situation. Treatment as pre-exposure prophylaxis are two new evidence-based strategies incidence, both of which require high testing rates effective, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has set a goal 90% HIV-positive individuals knowing their status 2030. However, many countries remain...
Truckers in sub-Saharan Africa are at higher risk of contracting HIV than the general population. self-testing may be a way to increase testing rates this high-risk The objective randomized controlled trial was assess whether informing truckers who do not test for regularly about availability kits roadside wellness centers Kenya using text messages would compared current program which they sent general. A sample 2262 male registered North Star Alliance electronic health record system who,...
Objective HIV testing rates in many sub-Saharan African countries have remained suboptimal, and there is an urgent need to explore strategic yet cost-effective approaches increase the uptake of testing, especially among high-risk populations. Methods A costing analysis was conducted for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with male truckers female sex workers (FSWs) registered electronic health record system (EHRS) North Star Alliance, which offers healthcare services at major transit hubs...