A5086197943- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
- Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
- Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Plant and animal studies
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
University of Utah
2020-2025
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
2024
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
2019-2021
Great Lakes Science Center
2021
Royal Holloway University of London
2020
University of Central Florida
2007
Carnegie Institution for Science
2005-2006
Societal Impact Statement There is increasing awareness that plants and fungi, as natural solutions, can play an important role in tackling ongoing global environmental challenges. We illustrate how understanding current projected threats to fungi necessary manage mitigate risks, while building of gaps bias assessment coverage essential adequately prioritize conservation efforts. highlight the state art science point methods future studies needed species extinction. Summary Plant fungal...
Evaluate the effectiveness of genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (GNRFA) for chronic knee pain using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Global Health, Physical Health score (PROMIS-GH-PH). Patients who underwent GNRFA at a tertiary academic center were identified by CPT code query and contacted consent. Demographic, clinical, procedural characteristics collected from electronic medical record participants with baseline PROMIS-GH-PH scores. Outcome data standardized...
Abstract In lowland areas of Malaysia, Plasmodium knowlesi infection is associated with land use change and high proportions the vector Anopheles balabacensis . We conducted a 15-month study in two Malaysian villages to determine effect habitat on populations understudied high-altitude, high-incidence districts. mosquitoes were sampled human settlements, plantations forest edges, screened for species by PCR. report first An. donaldi positive P. This potential was fragmentation measured as...
Abstract Background Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (GNRFA) is an effective treatment for chronic knee pain. However, there has been minimal investigation of real-world, long-term outcomes and factors that predict success after GNRFA. Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness GNRFA pain in a real-world population identify predictive factors. Methods Consecutive patients who underwent at tertiary academic center were identified. Demographic, clinical, procedural characteristics...
Social Impact Statement Positive interactions between people and nature inspire behaviours that are in harmony with biodiversity conservation also afford physical mental health benefits. Since most live towns cities, urban greenspaces key points of influence for conservation, but provide diverse ecosystem services. City trees a foundation ecosystems, their belowground mycorrhizal fungi aboveground pollinators must be central to planning. Messaging about clearer avoid unintended negative...
Thoracic medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy (TMBRFN) is used to treat chronic thoracic facet joint pain, but research on its technique and effectiveness still needed. The current International Pain Spine Intervention Society Practice Guidelines do not describe a for TMBRFN. Evaluate the of TMBRFN in patients with pain. Single-arm, retrospective cohort study consecutive from two Canadian musculoskeletal pain management clinics who underwent first-time between 2016 2022. primary outcome...
Considerable variability exists in the literature record regarding patient selection criteria for cervical medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy (CMBRFN). Few prior studies have assessed correlation between different prognostic block paradigms and treatment outcomes this procedure. Examine association various CMBRFN success rates. Retrospective cohort study of consecutive patients from two Canadian musculoskeletal pain management clinics who underwent first-time 2016 2022 with a three-tined...
Cervical medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy (CMBRFN) with a parallel approach has been proven to be an effective treatment for zygapophyseal joint-mediated cervical pain. Technological advancements in probe design have allowed perpendicular electrode placement. However, the effectiveness of remains fully understood. Evaluate CMBRFN (pCMBRFN) patients confirmed This single-arm, retrospective cohort study included identified between 2016 and 2022 who underwent pCMBRFN after demonstrating...
Lumbar medial branch radiofrequency ablation (LMBRFA) is an effective treatment for facet joint pain. LMBRFA efficacy was originally demonstrated using a parallel technique. Newly developed RFA probes (e.g., Trident) allow perpendicular approach (P-LMBRFA), which may simplify the technique and lead to superior success rates. However, further investigation necessary determine whether these technologies are associated with improved patient outcomes. Evaluate effectiveness of P-LMBRFA in...
Abstract The Brazilian Amazon forest and cerrado savanna encompasses a region of enormous ecological, climatic, land-use variation. Satellite remote sensing is the only tractable means to measure biophysical attributes vegetation throughout this region, but coarse-resolution sensors cannot resolve details structure land-cover change deemed critical many land-use, conservation-oriented studies. Carnegie Landsat Analysis System (CLAS) was developed for studies structural using widely available...
Besides feeding on blood, females of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae sensu lato readily feed natural sources plant sugars. The impact toxic secondary phytochemicals contained in plant-derived sugars mosquito physiology and development Plasmodium parasites remains elusive. focus this study was to explore influence alkaloid ricinine, found nectar castor bean Ricinus communis, ability mosquitoes transmit falciparum.Females its sibling species coluzzii were exposed ricinine through sugar...
Lumbar medial branch radiofrequency ablation (LRFA) and intraarticular facet steroid injections (FJI) are commonly performed for recalcitrant joint-mediated pain. However, no study has compared clinical outcomes of the two treatments in patients selected using dual blocks (MBBs) with an 80% relief threshold.
Effective monitoring of selective logging from remotely sensed data requires an understanding the spatial and temporal thresholds that constrain utility those data, as well structural ecological characteristics forest disturbances are responsible for constraints. Here we assess within context in Bolivian Amazon. Our study combined field measurements dynamics felling gaps skid trails ranging <1 to 19 months following reduced-impact a lowland Bolivia with remote-sensing simultaneous monthly...
Chronic knee pain often results from degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis (OA) and can worsen after surgical interventions like total arthroplasty (TKA). Knee OA affects approximately 86 million individuals globally, leading to decreased function, mobility limitations, disability. While TKA is a common treatment for refractory OA, though up 20 % of patients experience chronic post-operative worse than their pre-operative pain. Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (GnRFA) has...
Abstract Background The effectiveness and safety of intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation (BVNA) for treating vertebrogenic pain is established, but low back pain-related healthcare utilization (LBPr-HU) following BVNA continues to be defined. Methods LBPr-HU data were pooled from 3 prospective studies. categories interest included non-invasive conservative care, opioid utilization, lumbosacral spinal injection (LSI), radiofrequency (LRFA), surgery. Pre- post-BVNA compared at both 1-...
Muscle design constraints preclude simultaneous specialization of the vertebrate locomotor system for explosive and economical force generation. The resulting performance trade-off between power economy has been attributed primarily to individual differences in muscle fiber type composition. While certainly crucial specialization, likely interacts with architectural parameters, such as fascicle length, produce this trade-off. Longer fascicles composed more serial sarcomeres can achieve...
Abstract Background Given the high prevalence of chronic shoulder pain and encouraging early results terminal sensory articular branch radiofrequency ablation to treat pain, research is warranted refine procedural technique on basis updated neuroanatomic knowledge with goal further improving patient outcomes. Objective We describe an protocol that accounts for varied locations branches suprascapular, axillary, subscapular, lateral pectoral nerves within individual patients. Design Technical...
Genicular radiofrequency neurotomy (GRFN) is an effective treatment for a subset of individuals with chronic knee pain. Previous studies demonstrate that Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries report worse outcomes following various interventional procedures compared commercially insured patients.
Lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy (LRFN) effectively alleviates zygapophyseal joint-mediated pain by coagulating medial branch nerves to disrupt nociceptive signaling pathways. The concomitant denervation of multifidus fibers has led concern that LRFN may increase segmental instability and accelerate degenerative changes in patients with certain pre-existing spinal pathologies. There is a paucity literature evaluating whether increases the progression curvature adult scoliosis.