A5055464386- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Health disparities and outcomes
- AI in cancer detection
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Social Media in Health Education
- Risk Perception and Management
- Plasma Applications and Diagnostics
- Biomedical Text Mining and Ontologies
- Brain Metastases and Treatment
Thermo Fisher Scientific (United States)
2022
University of Miami
2012-2020
ORCID
2019
Engineering Associates (United States)
2016
Iowa City Public Library
2016
Jackson Memorial Hospital
2014-2016
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
2015
MED-EL (Austria)
2015
Cochlear (Australia)
2015
Bionics Institute
2015
OBJECTIVE To assess the extent of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) at solid organ transplant (SOT) and hematopoietic cell (HCT) centers in United States. DESIGN An 18-item voluntary survey was developed to gauge current practices patients, examine availability perceived usefulness novel diagnostics azole levels guide therapy, identify challenges for implementation ASPs these centers. PARTICIPANTS The distributed electronically infectious disease physicians pharmacists adult...
Abstract Background Craniofacial resection (CFR) has been the standard of care for malignant tumors anterior skull base (ASB). However, during past 2 decades, transnasal endoscopic (TER) gained significant popularity. The purpose this study is to compare CFR and TER with respect perioperative oncologic outcomes. Methods Retrospective analysis at a tertiary medical center 82 consecutive patients undergoing ASB between 1997 2011. Results Thirty‐four underwent TER, while 48 CFR. There was no...
Abstract Human papillomavirus (HPV) in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a well‐known cause and prognostic indicator, the utility of p16 as surrogate marker for HPV status has been established. P16 its relationship with have not defined sinonasal malignancy nor link outcomes Patients SCC from 2011 to 2017 were identified our pathology database. immunohistochemistry RNA situ hybridization performed on tissue specimens. Forty‐seven patients included. Disease‐free survival p16+ was...
Objectives/Hypothesis To examine the significance of indeterminate fine needle aspiration biopsy in diagnosis parotid gland malignancy. Study Design Retrospective case series, academic tertiary referral center. Methods A total 559 parotidectomies performed between years 2005 and 2010 were reviewed, with 56.7% (N = 317) meeting investigation eligibility criteria: primary tumor, availability fine‐needle biopsy, intraoperative frozen section, final pathologic diagnosis. One‐hundred fifteen (n...
Objective To assess the outcome of cochlear implantation in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Study Design Retrospective case review and survey. Setting Tertiary referral center. Patients Children who meet criteria for diagnosis ASD. Main Outcome Measures Receptive expressive language scores parental survey data. Results Fifteen patients history ASD were analyzed compared 15 received implant have no other disability. Postoperatively, more than 67% significantly improved their...
Objective To compare the different modalities for treatment of Zenker's diverticulum and associated clinical outcomes. Study Design Case series with chart review. Setting Tertiary care hospital. Subjects Methods Between 1995 2011, 164 patients underwent surgery (stapler, n = 69; laser, 68; open, 27). Patient sociodemographics, medical comorbidities, pre‐ postoperative subjective dysphagia regurgitation score, complications, length stay, time to oral intake, recurrence were reviewed each...
Teachers are a known at-risk population for voice disorders. The prevalence and risk factors disorders have been well studied in this population, but little is about the associated economic cost. purpose of study to assess impact dysfunction teachers understand difference between cost absenteeism presenteeism as direct result dysfunction.Cross-sectional analysis via self-administered online questionnaire.A total 14,256 public school from Miami-Dade County, Florida, were asked participate....
We surveyed acute care facilities in Florida to assess components of and barriers sustained antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs). Most respondents with without ASPs are doing some stewardship-related activities improve use. Collaborative efforts between health departments important providing better resources for ASPs.
Objective. To assess an intervention to limit community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) dissemination. Design. Randomized, controlled trial. Setting. County Jail, Dallas, Texas. Participants. A total of 4,196 detainees in 68 detention tanks. Methods. Tanks were randomly assigned 1 3 groups: group 1, received cloths that contained chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) clean their entire skin surface times per week for 6 months; 2 identical containing only water; and no...
Objective To evaluate improvement of medical student knowledge head and neck cancer (HNC) through participation in HNC screening fairs run by students. Study Design Prospective cohort study surveys assessing students’ before after volunteering at fairs. Setting Four held the University Miami Miller School Medicine during Oral, Head Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Subjects Medical fair volunteers. Methods were organized All students completed a preevent survey baseline participated an...
Objectives/Hypothesis To assess the baseline awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection as a cause head and neck cancer (HNC) to design improved targeted screening education efforts. Study Design Retrospective review collected survey at event. Methods This was event three hospitals one community center in Miami, Florida. Participants were recruited throughout Greater Miami area. Descriptive statistics used summarize demographic characteristics those who aware HPV not. Adjusted odds...
ABSTRACT In 928 Dallas County Jail detainees, nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus was found in 32.8% (26.5% methicillin-susceptible [MSSA] and 6.3% methicillin-resistant S. [MRSA]), hand 24.9% (20.7% MSSA 4.1% MRSA). Among MRSA carriers, 41% had carriage; 29% with no carriage. The prevalence not associated duration the jail stay up to 180 days.
Extubation in the operating room (OR) after cardiac surgery remains controversial due to safety concerns. Its feasibility had been suggested select patients off-pump surgery.To review outcomes of extubated OR on-pump valve (cohort interest) comparison with conventionally intensive care unit (ICU) (control). We hypothesized that timing extubation was not associated postoperative complications.Retrospective 272 consecutive who undergone at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida between...
Objectives/Hypothesis Early detection is essential in head and neck cancer treatment as prognosis varies greatly with stage at diagnosis. Underserved populations often present advanced disease, individuals tobacco heavy alcohol use demonstrate a higher incidence. This study aims to evaluate whether various promotional methods differentially recruited behavioral risk factor positive and/or underserved our screening event. Study Design Prospective cross‐sectional study. Methods A...
To compare surgical, ultrasound guided drainage, and medical management of tuboovarian abscesses (TOA) determine if different characteristics in patient presentation influence treatment outcome. Retrospective cohort study 158 patients admitted to Jackson Memorial Hospital between 2007 2012 with a TOA. Patients treated IV antibiotics (IV) alone were hospitalized for 5.59 days (SD 2.52), US drainage (IV/US) 9.63 7.58), surgery (IV/surgery) 8.14 ((SD3.9), (P < 0.001)). A total 52 readmitted...