A5016950735- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Music Therapy and Health
- Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Social Media in Health Education
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2014-2024
National Institutes of Health
2020-2021
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
2020-2021
Vermont Department of Health
2020
Tennessee Department of Health
2018
Carolinas Healthcare System
2016
E Ink (South Korea)
2016
Vanderbilt University
2016
University of Alabama
2014
The University of Texas at San Antonio
2006
We have little systematic information about the extent to which standard processes involved in health care--a key element of quality--are delivered United States.We telephoned a random sample adults living 12 metropolitan areas States and asked them selected care experiences. also received written consent copy their medical records for most recent two-year period used this evaluate performance on 439 indicators quality 30 acute chronic conditions as well preventive care. then constructed...
The extent of SARS-CoV-2 infection throughout the United States population is currently unknown. High quality serology key to avoiding medically costly diagnostic errors, as well assuring properly informed public health decisions. Here, we present an optimized ELISA-based protocol, from antigen production data analyses, that helps define thresholds for IgG and IgM seropositivity with high specificities. Validation this protocol performed using traditionally collected serum dried blood on...
16.8 million SARS-CoV-2 infections in the US went undiagnosed first 6 months of pandemic compared to 3.5 diagnosed infections.
ABSTRACT In order to properly understand the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection and development humoral immunity, researchers have evaluated presence serum antibodies people worldwide experiencing pandemic. These studies rely on use recombinant proteins from viral genome in identify that recognize epitopes. Here, we discuss cross-reactivity potential with full spike four other Betacoronaviruses cause disease humans, MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, HCoV-OC43, HCoV-HKU1. Using enzyme-linked immunosorbent...
Despite heavy recent emphasis on blood pressure (BP) control, many patients fail to meet widely accepted goals. While access and adherence therapy certainly play a role, another potential explanation is poor quality of essential care processes (QC). Yet little known about the relationship between QC BP control. We assessed in 12 U.S. communities by reviewing medical records randomly selected group for two years preceding our study. included with either diagnosis hypertension or visits BPs...
ABSTRACT The extent of SARS-CoV-2 infection throughout the United States population is currently unknown. High quality serology a key tool to understanding spread infection, immunity against virus, and correlates protection. Limited validation testing assays used for serosurveys can lead unreliable or misleading data, clinical using such unvalidated medically costly diagnostic errors improperly informed public health decisions. Estimating prevalence decision making highly dependent on...
Emergence of a new spike protein variant (D614G) with increased infectivity has prompted many to analyze its role in the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. There is concern regarding whether an individual exposed one virus will have cross-reactive memory second variant. Accordingly, we analyzed serologic reactivity both variants, and found that antibodies from 88 donors high-incidence population reacted toward original D614 These data suggest patients who...
This paper is based on an assignment conducted for a graduate music therapy course which included interviews with Prof. Dr. Sumathy Sundar and Aastha Luthra, both therapists currently practicing in India. It compilation of personal communications writings from some additional background Sangeeta Swamy, the history, current role, future acknowledges effects colonization; outlines educational practices, theoretical orientations, methods, instruments, populations, settings; honors cultural...
ABSTRACT Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection and delayed implementation of diagnostics have led to poorly defined viral prevalence rates. To address this, we analyzed seropositivity in US adults who not previously been diagnosed with COVID-19. Individuals characteristics that reflect the population ( n = 11,382) had COVID-19 were selected by quota sampling from 241,424 volunteers ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04334954 ). Enrolled participants provided medical, geographic, demographic, socioeconomic...
This study utilized a cross-sectional qualitative and quantitative interview-based survey to capture the infant feeding practices barriers exclusive breastfeeding for women in methadone maintenance therapy. Participants were recruited from an opioid dependence treatment center urban setting Southeastern United States.A convenience sample of (n = 30) interviewed using adapted instrument designed decisions intentions formula feed or breastfeed; support friends family; hospital experience;...
Background: Nearly 3 million U.S. family caregivers support someone with cancer. However, oncology clinic-based service lines that proactively screen, assess, and cancer are nearly nonexistent. Objective: To examine first-year experiences of a nurse-led telehealth (FamilyStrong) for patients recently diagnosed grade IV brain tumors. Methods: This is retrospective evaluation operational outcomes from initial implementation the FamilyStrong Service, developed in partnership Caregiver...
ABSTRACT Emergence of a new variant spike protein (D614G) with increased infectivity and transmissibility has prompted many to analyze the potential role this in SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. When emerges, there is concern regarding whether an individual exposed one virus will have cross-reactive immune memory second variant. Accordingly, we analyzed serologic reactivity D614 (original) G614 proteins. We found that antibodies from high-incidence population New York City reacted both toward original...
The standard approach for evaluating the effects of population-level substance use prevention efforts on youth and young adult perceptions behaviors has been to compare outcomes across states using national surveillance data. Novel methods that follow individuals over shorter time intervals capture awareness policy communication may provide a stronger basis their evaluation than annual cross-sectional studies.This study aimed identify combination strategies recruit sample adults sufficiently...
Chronic pain in HIV-infected individuals is common and often undertreated. Physical therapy (PT) an evidence-based nonpharmacologic treatment for chronic pain. Our objective to present the results of a pilot PT program HIV pain/palliative care clinic, which embedded within Ryan White-funded multidisciplinary primary clinic. Medical records patients participating between November 2012 July 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. Pain scores on 0–10 scale cost data collected analyzed. Among 43...
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection rates in the United States continue unabated among some groups, with young adults of color at greater risk than others. This study sought to determine college students' knowledge, perceptions, and behaviors related HIV/AIDS. Undergraduate students ( N = 443) a large, urban Hispanic-serving institution south Texas were surveyed. Participants' self-reported knowledge HIV transmission was moderate; significant differences exist between age ethnic...
The 6-phase Appreciative Advising framework for academic advising has been incorporated into a nursing program in the southeast United States, with promising initial results. Historical perspectives of advising, an overview Advising, and implementation are presented.