Kerac N. Falk

ORCID: 0000-0002-2270-9737
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Research Areas
  • Pelvic floor disorders treatments
  • Urinary Tract Infections Management
  • Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
  • Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
  • Liver Disease and Transplantation
  • Surgical Simulation and Training
  • Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases
  • Ion Transport and Channel Regulation
  • Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research
  • Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
  • Ureteral procedures and complications
  • Law and Political Science
  • Urological Disorders and Treatments
  • Reproductive Health and Contraception
  • Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
  • Medical and Health Sciences Research
  • Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
  • Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
  • Gut microbiota and health
  • Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
  • Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
  • Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
  • Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy

University of Nevada, Reno
2022-2024

Emory University
2020-2022

Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
2020-2021

Island Institute
2021

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
2016-2017

Kliniken der Stadt Köln
1989

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in older-aged women. Our study examined bacterial persistence with commonly prescribed antibiotics. Bacterial growth was demonstrated despite antibiotic treatment.

10.1097/spv.0000000000001452 article EN Urogynecology 2024-01-15

Objectives The aims of this study were to assess the in vitro biofilm-producing capabilities uropathogens grown from a postmenopausal urogynecologic population with isolated and recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) determine whether bacterial phenotype was associated infection. Methods This an institutional review board–approved cross-sectional analysis within large academic referral center. Uropathogens cultured women either or acute UTI then screened for biofilm formation using crystal...

10.1097/spv.0000000000001124 article EN Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2021-11-10

Anticholinergic medications are a core treatment strategy for overactive bladder (OAB). There is evidence that exposure to anticholinergic associated with an increased risk of developing dementia. We launched initiative inform our patients this and give them opportunity engage in shared decision-making about their treatment. This quality improvement encompassed 3 aims: (1) evaluate the feasibility 2 different routes deliver written outreach; (2) if how changed OAB treatment; (3) assess...

10.1097/spv.0000000000001145 article EN Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2022-03-01

Bennett, Alaina T. MD, MS; Ringel, Nancy E. MD; Menhaji, Kimia Brown, Oluwateniola Hall, Evelyn F. Cardenas-Trowers, Olivia O. Falk, Kerac N. Jeney, Sarah E.S. Barnes, Hayley Escobar, Christina Tellechea, Laura M. Sappenfield, Elisabeth C. Mehta, Shailja Chang, H. MPH Author Information

10.1097/spv.0000000000000978 article EN Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2020-12-24

10.1016/j.ajog.2016.12.049 article EN American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2017-02-27

He, Siping MD; Falk, Kerac Kannan, Akshaya BA; Kelley, Robert S. DO, MBA Author Information

10.1097/spv.0000000000000828 article EN Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2020-01-28

(Abstracted from Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2022;28:e127–e132) With 50% to 70% of women reporting a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lives, the diagnosis and treatment this condition are common. Recurrent UTI occurs approximately 20% 30% women, estimated annual total health care costs UTIs reside around $2.3 billion.

10.1097/ogx.0000000000001065 article EN Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2022-07-29
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