A5022496486- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Social Media in Health Education
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors
- Immune Response and Inflammation
- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Immune cells in cancer
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Wayne State University
1953-2024
University of Minnesota
2024
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
2021-2023
United States Department of State
2022
Wayne State College
2022
Grand Rapids Community College
2015-2016
Michigan State University
2015-2016
University of California, Los Angeles
2013
Comprehensive Cardiovascular
2010
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2008
The 2013 Tokyo Guidelines (TG13) for acute cholecystitis have not been studied extensively in US populations.A retrospective review of patients with within a single system from 2009 to was performed. diagnosis and severity were assigned by the TG13. primary outcome measures length stay conversion open cholecystectomy.Four hundred forty-five studied. For all patients, (P < 0.001), disposition home morbidity = 0.003) related increasing TG13 grade. surgical (n 256), worsened outcomes grade seen...
Background: Previous studies have suggested that the co-expression of two different bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) genes can result in production heterodimeric BMPs may be more potent than homodimers. In this study, combined BMP-2 and BMP-7 gene transfer was performed ex vivo to compare resulting new formation with single-BMP a rat spinal fusion model. Methods: Forty-four athymic rats underwent posterolateral at L4-L5 were implanted collagen sponge containing human adipose-derived stem...
Troglitazone is an oral antidiabetic drug that a ligand for peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma). Based on other studies have implicated immunosuppressive role PPARgamma during inflammatory responses, we hypothesized troglitazone treatment would improve survival in murine model of endotoxemia and the protective effect be mediated by decreased expression mediators. C57Bl/6N x Sv/129 (wild-type [WT]) or PPARalpha null mice treated 2 weeks with dietary (0.1%) had...
Background The numbers of Rhinology/Skull Base Surgery fellowship programs and applicants have been increasing in recent years. However, little information is currently available with regards to the most important aspects application process. Objective goal this study was determine factors that directors consider when selecting a fellow. Methods An anonymous, online survey distributed current directors. 28 31 (90%) completed survey. Respondents were asked provide basic regarding program rank...
Background: Despite its popularity among otolaryngology residents, there is currently a paucity of knowledge on the match in facial plastics surgery fellowships and selection criteria that drive process. To increase understanding this process to improve manner which candidates are vetted, survey study was designed. Methods: A 24-question online designed discern desired qualities regarding fellow selection, interview processes, participation, program director satisfaction with current This...
Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in surgical and clinical volume, which altered the traditional training experience of otolaryngology resident. Objective To describe strategies we utilized maximize resident education as well ensure patient staff safety during pandemic. Methods We developed system that emphasized three key elements. First foremost, care remained core priority. Next, duties were restructured avoid unnecessary exposure residents. third...
American football is a popular high-impact sport, leading to 2.7 million injuries in the United States annually. Recent evidence football-related neurological damage has spurred national interest player-safety. Football players injure their head and neck up 26% of total injuries. Variation injury patterns between age groups correlated hospitalizations for yet be characterized.Our aim evaluate among American-football related trauma.A retrospective cohort study patients with National...
This article reports on the effects of an early outbreak during COVID-19 pandemic visit volume and telehealth use by various specialists at a comprehensive cancer center.The number on-site visits (THV) for medical surgical specialties were obtained from scheduling software.Total most drastically limited in April 2020 to low point 3139; THV made up 28% all visits. For head neck surgery, 54% 30% May, respectively. Other specialties, such as psychiatry palliative care, had higher levels THV....
Abstract Background As the ongoing public health crisis from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic puts strains on current models of cancer care, many care centers had to adapt minimize risk exposure and infection. The effects COVID‐19 in a comprehensive center were determined. Aims To measure impact delivery at center. Methods number on‐site telehealth visits (TH) obtained scheduling software. Multiple factors including total visits, screenings for diagnosis, treatments tracked 2...
Troglitazone is an oral antidiabetic drug that a ligand for peroxisome proliferator activated receptor γ (PPARγ). Based on other studies have implicated immunosuppressive role PPARγ during inflammatory responses, we hypothesized troglitazone treatment would improve survival in murine model of endotoxemia and the protective effect be mediated by decreased expression mediators. C57Bl/6N x Sv/129 (wild-type [WT]) or PPARα null mice treated 2 weeks with dietary (0.1%) had significantly fewer...
Abstract The objective of this article is to estimate the incidence, injury patterns, and demographics patients presenting emergency departments (EDs) for facial sustained from fireworks. This was an analysis a nationwide database. National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) evaluated injuries fireworks 2013 2017. Relevant entries were examined patient characteristics, location injury, type injury. There 509 NEISS entries, extrapolating estimated 19,816 ED visits head neck due...