A5036480709- Innovations in Medical Education
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Occupational health in dentistry
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Microscopic Colitis
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Liver Diseases and Immunity
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
- Cancer Mechanisms and Therapy
- Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
- Surgical Simulation and Training
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
2021-2024
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
2024
Geisinger Medical Center
2023
State University of New York
2023
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
2021
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2018-2020
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
2018-2020
St. George's University
2014
Leptin is associated with metabolic disorders, which predispose one to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The role of leptin in NAFLD pathogenesis not fully understood. We aim investigate the association between serum level and severity using U.S. nationally representative data.Data were obtained from United States Third National Health Nutrition Examination Survey. was defined by ultrasound detection hepatic steatosis absence other diseases. fibrosis determined score (NFS). used...
Introduction: Colonic endoluminal stent placement is a commonly utilized and effective endoscopic approach for the management of malignant large bowel obstruction an emerging some benign etiologies obstruction. However, recent studies evaluating evolution clinical scenarios patient populations which stenting performed in real-world practice are lacking. Methods: We assessed colonic utilization patterns tertiary care academic medical center over past 10 years. analyzed demographics procedure...
Background: Clips are endoscopic mechanical devices with tensile and closure strength that can approximate tissue provide hemostasis through a tamponade effect. ubiquitously used in practice, numerous studies have validated the clinical efficacy of clips, recent guidelines recommending them as first-line intervention for recurrent persistent nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding. However, safety profile these has yet to be delineated, thus, we aim investigate this feature by examining...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and diverticulitis both increase morbidity, especially when associated with in-patient hospitalization. This study aimed to evaluate whether hospitalization burden differs for in patients a history of Crohn's (CD) compared ulcerative colitis (UC).All hospitalized acute pre-existing UC or CD 2014 were selected using the national sample. Cases identified International Classification Diseases, Ninth Edition codes. Primary outcomes mortality, cost admission,...
The weekend effect describes worsened outcomes due to perceived inefficiency occurring over the weekend. This has not been studied in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) despite increasing prevalence community. Therefore, our aim is assess differences of versus weekday management IBD exacerbations.The National Inpatient Sample database comprises approximately 20% admissions nonfederal hospitals United States. Complications requiring hospitalization ("flares") were criteria upon which patient...
Introduction: Solid pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) of the pancreas are rare and often occur in young females their second third decade life. The etiology is unknown they generally have a low potential for metastases good prognosis following resection. We report case SPT an older female with non-resectable mass due to vascular involvement. Case Description/Methods: A 59 year old diabetes, hypertension reflux disease, presented epigastric burning pain 4 weeks duration, nausea constipation but...
Introduction: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an infection of ascitic fluid seen commonly in cirrhosis. Increased hospital admissions and long-term antibiotic use have resulted drug resistance a mortality rate 20%-30%. With increasing prevalence SBP, researchers attempted to elucidate the factors contributing disease severity, but this investigation has yet occur on national scale. The aim study examine U.S. trends SBP hospitalizations as well most associated with complications...
Introduction: Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the bowel, with one third patients requiring colectomy for fulminant and tissue dysplasia. In 2007, infliximab was approved induction maintenance remission in UC, some evidence to suggest potential reduction colectomies. The aim this study examine relative rates UC among different ethnicities from 2007 2014 order evaluate development new trends or disparities. Methods: data source NIS database, 2014. Patients aged 5...
Introduction: There are two types of Carotid blowout syndrome (CBS): Threatened or type I carotid refers to an exposed artery as a result from previous neck dissection flap reconstruction. Impending II is seen in patient with short duration acute hemorrhage that resolves spontaneously controlled applied pressure. Case Report: 69-year-old F presents the Emergency Room complaints difficulty swallowing solids and liquids for past 2-3 weeks. PET/CT biopsy revealed T3N0M0 supraglottic squamous...