- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Global Health Care Issues
- Case Reports on Hematomas
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
University of California, San Francisco
2020-2023
Thomas Jefferson University
2021
Highland Hospital
2021
Cooper University Hospital
2021
Victims of violence are at significant risk for injury recidivism, including fatality. We previously demonstrated that our hospital-based intervention program (VIP) resulted in a fourfold reduction avoiding trauma care costs $41,000 per injury. Given limited center resources, assessing cost-effectiveness interventions is fundamental to inform use these programs other institutions. This study examines the VIP.We used decision tree and Markov disease state modeling analyze cost utility...
Abstract Importance Although widespread vaccination will be the most important cornerstone of public health response to COVID-19 pandemic, a critical question remains as how much United States population accept it. Objective Determine: 1) rate vaccine hesitancy in public, 2) patient characteristics associated with hesitancy, 3) reasons for 4) healthcare sites where acceptors would prefer vaccinated. Design 43-question cross-sectional survey conducted November 17-18, 2020, distributed on...
<h3>Background</h3> The popularity of neurology compared with other medical specialities has declined in recent years, particularly some parts the country. Changes school curricula and junior doctor training mean that many doctors have less exposure to than previously. To address this ABN Trainees Committee set up a national mentoring programme, aim supporting individuals who show an interest neurology, enabling them manage their career development effective manner. <h3>Objectives</h3> 1)...
A 63-year-old, undomiciled male, who has been out of care for many years presents with shortness breath the last 3 days. He also had days constant, substernal chest tightness which is not pleuritic, positional or exertional. a chronic cough some worsening yellow sputum production but no fevers. denies leg swelling. an active smoker 40 pack-year history. history alcohol abuse and methamphetamine abuse. His EKG does show any acute ischaemia. ### Initial vital signs BP 135/96, pulse 121, RR...
Facemask use is associated with reduced transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Most surveys assessing perceptions and practices mask miss the most vulnerable racial, ethnic, socio-economic populations. These same populations have suffered disproportionate impacts from pandemic. The purpose this study was to assess beliefs, access, wearing across 15 urban emergency department (ED) populations.This a secondary analysis cross-sectional ED patients December 2020 March 2021 at geographically diverse, safety...
Case presentation: A 32-year-old man with a history of hemophilia presented to the emergency department right shoulder pain, swelling, and decreased range motion. Discussion: Emergency physicians can use ultrasound quickly accurately identify hemarthrosis at bedside.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, use of facemasks by general population has become a significant issue despite evidence that shows facemask is associated with reduced transmission SARS-CoV-2, causative organism COVID-19. We assessed beliefs, access, and practices mask wearing across an ED population. This was cross sectional survey patients conducted from 12/14/20 - 2/22/21 at 15 geographically diverse safety net EDs. The asked questions regarding vaccine facemasks. In this analysis, primary...
A 39-year-old man presented to the ED with 1 week of right lower extremity (RLE) swelling, redness and pain. His pain is currently rated at 10/10. began after a long run. He denies trauma during this was recently treated an antibiotic for skin infection. any fevers, recent surgeries or hospitalisations. car trips flights. The patient medical history. has never had surgeries. not taking medications no allergies. On examination, patient’s BP 130/85 mm Hg pulse 83. afebrile temperature...