A5012025993- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Global Health Care Issues
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
2021-2025
Cancer Research And Biostatistics
2024
Adelphi University
2021-2023
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
2022-2023
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
2023
State University of New York
2018-2022
National Institute on Aging
2022
City University of New York
2019-2021
University of North Dakota
2021
CUNY School of Law
2019-2021
National surveys of U.S. adults have observed significant increases in health-related internet use (HRIU), but there are documented disparities. The study aims to identify social and demographic patterns among adults. Using data from the Health Information Trends Survey (HINTS) 4 cycle 3 HINTS 5 1, we examined HRIU across healthcare, health information seeking, participation on media. Primary predictors were gender, race/ethnicity, age, education, income, nativity with adjustments for...
Several studies have reported on the negative implications of elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR) levels associated with outcomes in many surgical medical conditions, including cancer. In order to use inflammatory markers NLR PLR as prognostic factors disease, a normal value disease-free individuals must be identified first. This study aims (1) establish mean values various using healthy nationally representative U.S. adult population (2) explore...
A consequence of childhood obesity may be poor developmental outcomes.This study aimed to examine the relationship between weight and delays in young children.We conducted a secondary analysis Early Childhood Longitudinal Study Birth Cohort data. Logistic regression models quantified association different statuses (normal <85th, overweight ≥90th, obese ≥95th percentile for weight) motor mental development.Children classified as both waves had higher percentages wave 2 (motor [7.5 vs....
Objective: Critical illness causes a decrease in serum free triiodothyronine (T 3 ) levels. This condition, known as nonthyroidal syndrome (NTIS), is associated with poor outcomes. The association of NTIS and outcomes patients the intensive care unit (ICU) requiring mechanical ventilation has not been well studied. study aimed to determine impact on these patients. Methods: prospective included 162 ICU who underwent ventilation. Serum T levels were tested day initiation rates in-hospital...
Abstract Background: Hispanics are differentially burdened by inequities in cancer outcomes. Increasing knowledge about and services among may aid reducing inequities, but little is known what information sources considered most effective or trusted this diverse population. The goal of study was to examine heterogeneity trust from various media U.S. Hispanic adults. Methods: Using data the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 4, Cycles 2 4 HINTS 5, Cycle 2, we examined nine...
The increased incidence of multidrug-resistant organisms is associated with morbidity, mortality, hospital length stay, and cost. Estimates show that up to 50% antimicrobial use inappropriate. This initiative focuses on inappropriate antibiotics in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. the most common cause bronchiolitis during childhood.Baseline data from 2011-2012 RSV season showed 56.2% our RSV-positive patients received antibiotics. To decrease antibiotic infections, we...
To determine if use of cerclage in twin gestations with mid-trimester short cervix is associated decreased preterm birth rate.This a retrospective cohort identified cervical length ≤2.5 cm before 24 weeks gestation through the perinatal ultrasound database two institutions from 2008 to 2014. Patients and without were compared for primary outcome at <35 weeks. A pre-planned sub-group analysis patients ≤1.5 was also performed.Eighty-two included; 43 received cerclage, 39 did not. Mean...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Depressive symptoms are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and may stem from distress associated CKD awareness. So far, no studies have examined this association. The objective of study was to evaluate the association between awareness depressive symptoms. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We included adults stages 1-4 (estimated glomerular filtration rate 15-60 ml/min/1.73 m<sup>2</sup> or urine...
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a potentially fatal demyelinating disease caused by the John Cunningham virus (JCV), can occur as complication of treatment with rituximab, fingolimod, and dimethyl fumarate. The primary objective this study was to determine changes in anti-JCV antibody index values multiple sclerosis (MS) patients treated these three medications. Second, we explored relationship between absolute lymphocyte count (ALC), values, various patient...
The objective of this study is to compare resource utilization (efficiency) and obstetrical/cost outcomes single dose misoprostol versus dinoprostone for induction labor (IOL) at term.Retrospective cohort induced deliveries 37-41 weeks gestation presenting with a Bishop score ≤4 using single-dose-50 mcg vaginal or 10 mg-dinoprostone vaginal-inserts. Dinoprostone patients were compared (5:1) patients. primary outcome variable was length L&D stay (proxy utilization). Baseline characteristics,...
Determine whether the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on weight gain trajectories among children attending well-child visits in New York City persisted after public health restrictions were reduced.Multicenter retrospective chart review study 7150 aged 3-19 years seen for care between 1 January 2018 and 4 December 2021 NYC Health Hospitals system. Primary outcome was difference annual change modified body mass index z-score (mBMIz) pre-pandemic early- late-pandemic periods. The mBMIz...
Background Transfemoral aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a novel technique for treating stenosis, yet vascular complications are to be delineated. Objectives This study aims the of TAVR with Edwards Sapien valves (Edwards Lifesciences Corp., Irvine, CA). Methods We performed retrospective evaluation patients. Standard demographics, femoral vessel and sheath size, access type (femoral cut-down [FC], percutaneous [PFA], iliac conduit [IC]), treatment method were recorded. Complications...