A5081636567- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Global Health and Surgery
- Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Academic integrity and plagiarism
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Soft tissue tumor case studies
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
Indiana University School of Medicine
2015-2025
University School
2014-2025
Indiana University
2014-2025
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
2014-2023
Indiana University Health
2013-2023
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
2023
Indiana University Hospital
2023
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
2020
Medical University of South Carolina
2020
Duke University
2012
In Brief Objective: Using a national database, we asked whether video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy is beneficial in high-risk pulmonary patients. Background: Single-institution series demonstrated benefit of VATS over via thoracotomy poor function patients [FEV1 (forced expiratory volume 1 second) or DLCO (diffusion capacity the lung to carbon monoxide) <60% predicted]. Methods: The STS General Thoracic Database was queried for having undergone by either between 2000 and...
ObjectiveVideo-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has improved patient outcomes; however, postoperative pain remains potentially severe. The objective of this study was to compare adjunct analgesic modalities for VATS, including paravertebral nerve blockade (PVB) and thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA).DesignProspective, randomized trial.SettingLarge academic hospital, single institution.ParticipantsAdult patients undergoing VATS.InterventionsUltrasound-guided PVB catheter,...
Adverse social determinants of health (SDHs) (eg, poverty) are associated with poor oncologic outcomes among patients lung cancer. However, no studies have evaluated biological correlates adverse SDHs, operationalized as allostatic load (AL), mortality due to cancer.To examine the association AL, and metastatic non-small cell cancer (NSCLC).This cross-sectional study an observational cohort was performed at a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive center data accrued from June 1,...
Although cognitions have predicted COVID-19 protective behaviors in cancer populations, theory suggests that emotions may be more predictive of these behaviors. This study examined Health Belief Model (HBM) variables as correlates lung patients and whether worry about was associated with beyond the effects HBM variables. From 2021 to 2022, 191 (62.3% female, mean age = 66 years, range 34-91 time post-diagnosis 2 0.4-22 years) completed a one-time survey. Results regression analyses showed...
Background Lung cancer screening is a US Preventive Services Task Force Grade B recommendation that has been shown to decrease lung cancer-related mortality by approximately 20%. However, making the decision screen, or not, for complex because there are potential risks (eg, false positive results, overdiagnosis). Shared was incorporated into guideline and, first time, requirement reimbursement of test from Medicare. Awareness remains low in both general and screening-eligible populations....
Abstract Background and study aims Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) following peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) occurs in 40% to 60% of patients. There are limited data evaluating antireflux surgery or transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) for refractory post-POEM GERD. Patients methods In a single-center prospective cohort study, consecutive patients with medically regurgitation and/or GERD treated TIF combined laparoscopic hernia repair (cTIF) were evaluated. Baseline...
Introduction: A suspected diagnosis of cancer through an emergency department (ED) visit is associated with poor clinical outcomes. The purpose this study was to explore the rate at which ED patients attend screenings for lung, colorectal (CRC), and breast cancers based on national guidelines set forth by United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Methods: This a prospective cohort study. Patients were randomly approached in Eskenazi Hospital between August 2019–February 2020...
Background: Awareness of lung cancer screening remains low in the screening-eligible population, and when patients visit their clinician never having heard screening, engaging shared decision making to arrive at an informed can be a challenge. Therefore, methods effectively support both clinicians engage these important discussions are essential. To facilitate about effective prepare have with needed. Objective: Our objective is develop computer-tailored tool that meets certification...
Hiatal hernias are a common problem, affecting ~25% of the population. While data on sex-related or gender-related issues hiatal rare, clear distinction between men and women in pathophysiology presentation exists, these differences ought to be considered management patients. We present brief review established gender hernias.
Background: Thymomas are relatively uncommon tumors traditionally resected via open sternotomy. Despite the appeal of minimally invasive techniques, concerns persist regarding their oncologic efficacy. We hypothesized that minimally-invasive thymectomies for resectable thymomas oncologically safe when compared to thymectomy. Methods: The National Cancer Database (NCDB) was queried patients with thymoma undergoing resection as first mode treatment between 2010–2015. Patient demographics,...
8558 Background: Patients with locally recurrent or newly diagnosed NSCLC after previous definitive radiotherapy (RT) surgery pose a challenge in management. SBRT has been attempted as option of salvage treatment. The objective this study is to report long-term outcome patients second primary local Methods: This single-institution retrospective included who received thoracic for NSCLC. and endpoints were overall survival radiation pneumonitis, respectively. Clinical factors analyzed age,...