A5008593739- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Music Therapy and Health
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Bartonella species infections research
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Drexel University
2016-2018
Hahnemann University Hospital
2014-2018
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
2012-2013
Preliminary data from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pneumonia patients indicate that a cytokine storm may increase morbidity and mortality. Tocilizumab (anti-IL-6R) is approved by the Food Drug Administration for treatment of associated with chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy. Here we examined compassionate use tocilizumab in SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia.
Introduction . Thorough quality control (QC) study with systemic monitoring and evaluation is crucial to optimizing the effectiveness of EUS-FNA. Methods Retrospective analysis was composed investigating consecutive patient files that underwent QC specifically focused on diagnostic accuracy, impacts preexisting diagnoses, case management. Results 268 were evaluated. EUS-FNA cytology helped establish accurate diagnoses in 92.54% (248/268) patients. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, accuracy...
Pasteurella multocida is a gram-negative coccobacillus that causes spectrum of illnesses. P lives as commensal bacteria in the upper respiratory tracts fowl and mammals. Infections most commonly result from cat or dog bites; however, direct inoculation via saliva has been reported. Although majority P. infections manifest skin soft tissue, it may cause bacteremia with disseminated infection an immunocompromised host. Dissemination responsive to treatment but carries significant mortality...
Introduction: Patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) have variable stress and anxiety therefore commonly receive medications as sedative-anxiolytics. These small but significant risks. To possibly make procedures safer to increase patient satisfaction, this study aimed measure the effects of allowing an accompanying person (AP) be present in endoscopy suite during EGD. Methods: Forty-two patients were randomly divided into two groups who would either or not offered AP...
Introduction: Submucosal tumors of the GI tract, especially stomach, are often asymptomatic and found incidentally. Gastric Schwannoma is one less commonly gastric neoplasms accounts for only 0.2% all submucosal lesions. most in females their fourth to fifth decade can be misinterpreted on imaging as a result similarity other It important clinician maintain broad differential diagnosis these rare neoplasms, setting acute upper hemorrhage, demonstrated by uncharacteristic presentation our...
Non-interferon based treatment regimens have transformed the therapeutic paradigm for hepatitis C infection. Universal one-time antibody testing is recommended by Centers Disease Control (CDC) Americans born between 1945 and 1965 (the Baby Boomer “birth-cohort”). Limited data exists addressing strategies in primary care settings. This study aims to describe experience of universal birth-cohort six large setting clinics. We performed a cross sectional clinics from 2007 2016. Patients who were...
Abstract Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test is a valuable tool for diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring of CMV infection. Academic medical centers with high volume organ transplant immunosuppressed patients often utilize quantitative qualitative PCR testing. typically does not alter clinical management, positive needs follow up test. Despite its lack usefulness, over-ordered may unnecessarily raise the cost hospitalization. We evaluated utility testing at...
Lobar pneumonia as a cause of jaundice with non-obstructive conjugated hyperbilirubinemia is an uncommon complication pneumococcus. More commonly seen in immunocompromised and elderly patients, it believed that the offending microbe produces toxin directly causes hepatocellular injury impairment bilirubin excretion. Biopsies patients pneumococcal pneumonia-associated depict patchy areas hepatic necrosis dilated biliary canaliculi without metastatic foci infection. In pre-antibiotic era,...
Peritoneal dialysis catheter-related peritonitis is typically related to catheter insertion or hygiene. Organisms usually manifest as gram positive organisms Staphylococci negative bacilli that colonize aqueous environments such Pseudomonas spp. well other unusual mycobacterial fungal pathogens. The authors present a unique case of peritoneal manifesting after the patientâs cat bit proximal aspect attachment tubing. After failure clinically improve outpatient treatment Staphylococcus...