A5044145489- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Social Media in Health Education
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Surgical Simulation and Training
Augusta University
2020-2024
University of Kansas
2024
PURPOSE COVID-19 has infected more than 94 million people worldwide and caused 2 deaths. Patients with cancer are at significantly increased risk compared the general population. Telemedicine represents a common strategy to prevent viral spread. We sought evaluate patient physician perceptions of telemedicine during pandemic. METHODS A 16-question survey was e-mailed 1,843 active e-mails patients presenting one six clinics comprehensive care center from January 1, 2020, June 2020....
Background Over 28 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported to date, resulting in over 900 000 deaths. With an increase awareness regarding the virus, behavior general population has changed dramatically. As activities such as driving and hospital presentation patterns changed, our study aimed assess differences trauma case variables before during pandemic. Methods Trauma data for period March 1st-June 15th were compared years 2015-2019 (pre-COVID) 2020 (COVID). The analyzed...
Acute cholecystitis (AC) affects 50-200 000 patients per year. Early surgery is the treatment of choice for AC. Therefore, timely diagnosis important to begin proper management. Recently, emergency departments have adopted point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) initial evaluation The accuracy POCUS AC has not been well studied.Patients receiving in department at our tertiary care institution 2 years were considered. Patients with previous biliary diagnoses excluded. deemed from a recorded result...
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted traditional resident recruitment practices, requiring virtual interviews and new forms of outreach. Social media, such as Twitter, is one tool programs can use to connect with applicants. This study sought assess changes in Twitter during the among general surgery programs.Twitter residency program websites were queried for public accounts related programs. Publicly available tweets reviewed all posts period March 15, 2019-November 25, 2020. Thematic...
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to perform a targeted needs assessment surgical oncology stakeholders engaged in education students and trainees. aim determine the appropriate elements formal curriculum be administered residents rotating outpatient setting. Methods A 10-min survey sent oncologists around country that are part Society Surgical Oncology (SSO). Data obtained from were analyzed distinctly identify limitations will allow us which educational goals prioritize...
SARS-CoV-2 is responsible for causing the COVID-19 pandemic and over 4 million deaths globally. Clinical symptoms range from asymptomatic infection, viral syndrome, pneumonia, to acute respiratory distress syndrome. Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), an demyelinating inflammatory polyneuropathy, may be a manifestation of infection must recognized quickly by clinicians avoid neurological deterioration in these patients. Here, we present interesting case GBS patient with previous infection. A...