A5077234798- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Hepatitis C virus research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Employee Performance and Management
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Education and Islamic Studies
University of Illinois Chicago
2018-2024
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
2024
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2023
University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
2020
King's College London
2017-2019
Objective: While the American Diabetes Association (ADA) screening guidelines have been used widely, way they are implemented and adapted to a particular setting can impact their practical application usage. Our primary objective was validate best practice advisory (BPA) algorithm informed by ADA identify patients eligible for hemoglobin a1c (HbA1c) testing in emergency department (ED). Methods: This cross-sectional study included adults presenting large urban medical center’s ED May 2021....
Growing evidence suggests that rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy for HIV improves care continuum outcomes. We evaluated process and clinical outcomes in acute infection within a multisite health care–based testing linkage to program Chicago. Through retrospective analysis data (2016-2017), we assessed care, therapy, viral suppression. Of 334 new diagnoses, 33 (9.9%) individuals had infection. Median time was 11 (interquartile range [IQR]: 5-19.5) days, with 15 days (IQR 5-27)...
In the United States, hypoglycemic events contribute to 100 000 emergency department (ED) visits, costing $120 million annually. Hypoglycemia hinders glycemic management in people living with diabetes. Glucagon is first line of treatment for severe hypoglycemia that administrable by a caregiver nonclinical setting. However, there paucity evidence on how frequently glucagon prescribed anticipatory hypoglycemia, especially ED.A retrospective study patients seen an urban ED between 2016 and...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in access to routine HIV screening. Setting: We assess and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing across 6 emergency departments (EDs) Cook County, Illinois. Methods: retrospectively analyzed the number of SARS-CoV-2 tests, screens, proportion concurrent tests (encounters with both testing), correlating diagnoses new infection. Results: Five sites reported data from March 1, 2020, February 28, 2021, 1 site...
Abstract Background Chronic hepatitis C (HCV) infection affects over 2.4 million Americans and accounts for 18 000 deaths per year. Treatment initiation in this population continues to be low even after introduction of highly effective shorter duration direct-acting antivirals. This study assesses factors that influence key milestones the HCV care continuum. Methods Retrospective time-to-event analyses were performed assess influencing liver fibrosis staging treatment among individuals...
Abstract Background In November 2014, the University of Illinois Hospital (UI Health) introduced an electronic medical record (EMR)-driven HIV screening program in emergency department (ED). October 2016, our hospital laboratory “Fifth-generation” testing using Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200 Antigen/Antibody diagnostic assay. Fifth-generation has advantage separately detecting and reporting antibody HIV-1 p24 antigen. Although literature manufacturer report high sensitivity specificity this test, we...
Abstract Background The University of Illinois Hospital Emergency Department (ED) implemented routine, electronic medical record (EMR)-driven opt-out HIV screening in November 2014. Programmatic data indicated an average consent rate 79%, similar to other ED programs the country. However, there is limited evidence on role risk factors play rate. objective this study was explore relationship between patients’ for and likelihood declining screening. Methods algorithm has a nontargeted targeted...
<h3>Introduction</h3> Respiratory Failure in COPD patients is the second most common reason for hospital admissions and fifth-biggest killer UK. Non - Invasive Ventilation (NIV) has revolutionised management of this condition but compliance with BTS guidance been poor. East Kent a large Trust high respiratory morbidity mortality. We introduced NIV prescription proforma to improve turn, patient care. <h3>Methods</h3> A baseline was established by undertaking, local spot audits on randomly...
Purpose : WHO estimates that more than 346 million people worldwide have diabetes. Majority of the population today is not just trying to be economically successful but also aim stay fit and free from dreaded chronic diseases. This investigation aims evaluate health conditions remote areas who less possibility utilizing urban facilities India. Methodology A cross sectional study was conducted clinically assess diabetes in rural Thiruvaliur district by using a predesigned pretested protocol...
Persons with acute HIV infection have high viral loads and are highly infectious compared those chronic infection. Rapid linkage to care initiation of therapy, facilitated by new testing algorithms, allows for immunologic preservation rapid virologic control, which benefits the individual decreases transmission events. We analyzed data (2016–2017) from xTLC Program, a collaborative effort between 13 healthcare centers on South West sides Chicago. For infections, we assessed care,...