- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Sleep and related disorders
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Management of metastatic bone disease
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Congenital heart defects research
- Pluripotent Stem Cells Research
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Disease
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
Georgetown University
2022-2025
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
2024-2025
Georgetown University Medical Center
2022-2024
University of Chicago
2019-2022
Abstract Drusen, the yellow deposits under retina, are composed of lipids and proteins, represent a hallmark age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Lipid droplets also reported in retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) from AMD donor eyes. However, mechanisms underlying these disease phenotypes remain elusive. Previously, we showed that Pgc-1α repression, combined with high-fat diet (HFD), induce drastic AMD-like mice. We increased PGC-1α acetylation subsequent deactivation RPE derived Here,...
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to determine the rate at which veterans with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) received care adhering National Comprehensive Care Network (NCCN) guidelines for postoperative radiation identify factors associated non‐adherence. recommend initiation therapy (PORT) within 6 weeks surgery. Study Design This a retrospective cohort analysis pre‐existing database. Setting study, performed DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, identified...
Abstract The objective of this study was to understand the existing practices and attitudes regarding inpatient sleep at 2020 US News World Report (USNWR) Honor Roll pediatric ( n = 10) adult 20) hospitals. Section chiefs Hospital Medicine from these institutions were surveyed interviewed between June August 2021. Among 23 30 physician leaders (response rate 77%), 96% 22) rated patient as important, but only 43% satisfied with their institutions' efforts. A total lack equity practices. Fewer...
The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey measures patient perceptions hospital experience to determine the annual Center for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) reimbursement. This study focuses on "Quiet at Night" variable identifies institutions with highest scores characteristics that facilitate sleep. key findings were as follows: CMS Top Rated Hospitals have a mean score 5 variable.US News Honor Roll 2.67, statistically significant difference P <...
Abstract Introduction While sleep is critical for health, the hospital not conducive to patient and few efforts have been made improve. The current practices promote hospitalized inpatient at highly-ranked hospitals are unknown. Methods A mixed-methods study of Hospital Medicine Section Chiefs 2020 US News World Report Honor Roll pediatric adult was conducted understand attitudes towards between June August 2021. An anonymous, quantitative survey disseminated quantify satisfaction with...
Abstract Introduction The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey distributed by Center for Medicare Medicaid (CMS) services measures patient perceptions hospital experience impacts annual CMS reimbursement. This study focuses on the “Quiet at Night” variable, to identify top box institutions key characteristics that enable their success. Methods Using Linear Mean Scores Star Ratings’ inherent clustering algorithm RStudio™, scorers amongst 5 Rated...