A5082636052- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Acute Kidney Injury Research
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Renal function and acid-base balance
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Diabetes Management and Research
Medical College of Wisconsin
2021-2024
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
2019
University of Colorado Denver
2019
Abstract Background Breast cancer (BC) is the most common among US women, and institutional racism a critical cause of health disparities. We investigated impacts historical redlining on BC treatment receipt survival in United States. Methods Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC) boundaries were used to measure redlining. Eligible women 2010-2017 Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results–Medicare cohort assigned HOLC grade. The independent variable was dichotomized grade: A B (nonredlined) C D...
1095 Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality in US. Systemic racism a critical health disparities historically disadvantaged people experience poor outcomes including breast cancer (BC) survival. This study aims to investigate impact historical redlining on all-cause BC-specific survival among older women Methods: Historic 1930’s Homeowner’s Loan Corporation (HOLC) boundaries grades were linked 2010 Census tracts 2010-2017 SEER Medicare BC cohort. Women...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the delivery of surgical care.Early in pandemic, an association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and adverse postoperative outcomes prompted implementation risk mitigation strategies, including routine asymptomatic testing postponement procedures 1-3 .In May 2023, WHO declared end to global public health emergency; however, disease's implications with regard perioperative care persist.As novel variants emerge, understanding influence reinfection on is important...
To evaluate the utilization of hematopathology resources within our enterprise on axillary lymph node core biopsy (AxLNCB) specimens, particularly those obtained in context breast cancer screening.
Background: Cancer patients with health-related social risks may be at higher risk for readmissions. This study assesses the impact of recently integrated determinants health (SDOH) survey on inpatient oncology 30-day hospital
Gastroschisis is the most common congenital abdominal wall defect with a rising prevalence. Infants gastroschisis are at risk for multiple complications, leading to potential increased hospital readmission after discharge. We aimed find frequency and factors associated an of readmission.A retrospective analysis infants born between 2013 2019 who received initial surgical intervention follow-up care in Children's Wisconsin health system was performed. The primary outcome within 1 year also...
Background: Appointment non-adherence in pediatric orthopaedic clinics negatively affects patient outcomes. While previous studies have examined risk factors for missed appointments, there is a lack of such research orthopaedics. This study tests the hypothesis that patients with greater socioeconomic are more likely to miss appointments. Our objective identify contributing Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted all visits an outpatient clinic and affiliated Midwest level 1...
Background: Sexual minorities experience disproportionate stress from historical and current oppression social discrimination/isolation compared to their heterosexual counterparts, leading greater risks of adverse mental health. Although support serves as a significant protector buffering on physical health, little is known about its effect psychological well-being among sexual minority aging adults.
 Study objective: We aimed explore the effects family three outcomes: life...
Background: Previous studies have demonstrated longer hospital length of stay (LOS) for cancer patients with socioeconomic constraints. However, only a few oncology investigated patient-specific sociodemographic factors when examining inequities in LOS. Although not unique to the pandemic, LOS became more relevant additional assistance was often needed prior discharge. Therefore, this study evaluated and clinical associated among admitted units. Methods: Data on adult inpatient units 2020...
Introduction The United States Latino population has disproportionately high rates of type 2 diabetes, with a 11.8% prevalence, which is among the highest for all ethnic groups nationwide. Additionally, 43% adults are obese (vs 36% Caucasian) making Latinos 50% more likely to suffer from obesity and DM2. National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) an evidence-based group lifestyle intervention program demonstrated efficacy diverse populations. However, due generally low enrollment men, its...
Abstract Purpose: In the state of Wisconsin, breast cancer patients from African American (AAs) communities have lower survival rates compared to their Caucasian counterparts. Multiple inequities related sociodemographic factors, delays in diagnosis, advanced disease stage at presentation and presence comorbidities including higher body mass index (BMI) contribute these disparities, many which only widened during COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined specific factors prolonged hospital...
TPS12138 Background : Cardiotoxicity is a significant challenge associated with common first-line breast cancer (BC) chemotherapy (CTx) treatments including anthracyclines (AC) and targeted therapies, such as anti-Her-2 therapy. For cardiac complications typically resolve once treatment completed or stopped. ACs, may lead to permanent long term damage, elevated risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Black/African American (B/AA) women are at higher AC-based cardiotoxicity...
232 Background: In a retrospective analysis at the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Cancer Center, we identified longer inpatient length stay (LOS) for patients residing in low-socioeconomic (SES) ZIP Codes Milwaukee County compared to their high-SES counterparts 2020 (7.3 days 7.1 days). Under auspices American Society Clinical Oncology’ Quality Training Program (QTP) initiative, this study examined specific factors related prolonged LOS solid tumor oncology patients. Methods: This includes...