A5025345749- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Migration, Refugees, and Integration
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
2017-2025
Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services
2017
Emory University
2014-2016
Montefiore Medical Center
2010
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
1999-2010
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2004
Advocate Health Care
1997
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
1992
On May 17, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Laboratory Response Network (LRN) laboratory confirmed presence orthopoxvirus DNA via real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from lesion swabs obtained a resident. Orthopoxviruses include Monkeypox virus, causative agent monkeypox. Subsequent PCR testing at CDC on 18 that patient was infected with West African clade virus. Since then, cases* have been reported by nine states. In addition, 28 countries and territories,†...
Abstract Background Clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients with mpox treated tecovirimat are not well described. Methods We requested retrospective deidentified data from healthcare systems New York City (NYC) >50 prescriptions. Patients probable or confirmed initiating May–December 2022 were included. used a survey tool to extract demographic clinical medical records. reporting initiation at different institution unknown HIV status excluded. multivariable Poisson...
Abstract Background Antibiotic misuse is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, several unproven therapies were used, including antibiotics. In November 2020 and December 2021, monoclonal antibodies oral antivirals authorized for outpatient treatment respectively, which may have influenced inappropriate antibiotic prescribing (IAP). Here we describe trends proportion prescriptions by patient provider characteristics during 2020—2022 New York City (NYC)....
Scarce data exist on the relationship between diabetes and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). We evaluated whether impacts site of TB risk death in patients with EPTB. a cohort cases from state Georgia 2009 2012. Patients aged ⩾16 years were classified by status according to medical records. Site EPTB was determined culture and/or classification. Death defined all-cause mortality. Of 1325 eligible reported cases, 369 (27·8%) had any including 258 (19·5%) only 111 (8·4%) pulmonary all 158...
Every September, CDC, private and public health institutions, approximately 3,000 government organizations support preparedness efforts encourage Americans to take action before, during, after an emergency.Every community in the United States should be ready respond infectious disease outbreak, chemical or radiological release, natural disaster (1).Public systems have capacity scale up varying demands of emergencies (2).Many happen without warning; it is important for all persons steps ahead...
Similar to the early phases of COVID-19 pandemic, New York City was national epicenter ongoing 2022 mpox (formerly monkeypox) outbreak. Cases quickly began rise in July 2022, primarily gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men. Tools form a reliable diagnostic test, an effective vaccine, and viable treatment option been available from onset, although logistically complex roll out. The special pathogens program at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, flagship facility for largest public...
In response to the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa, rapid measures were taken ensure readiness at frontline New York City (NYC) healthcare facilities, including mandating monthly EVD mystery patient drills test screening protocols. This study analyzed after-action reports describe use of identification and isolation potential cases NYC emergency departments. hospitals required develop protocols for isolation, conduct with an actor presenting department symptoms suggestive...
The 2022 mpox outbreak in New York City posed challenges to rapidly scaling up treatment capacity. We describe a telehealth model launched during this that facilitated healthcare provider capacity, and was able adhere Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC)-sponsored expanded access investigational new drug (EA-IND) protocol tecovirimat. Sixty-nine patients were evaluated prescribed tecovirimat through visits at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue NYU Langone from June August 2022....
Abstract Standard tuberculosis case reporting captures incarceration at diagnosis only. This retrospective analysis of 106 US-born adults with prevalent in 2011 found that 46.2% had documented histories being jail or prison, including 16.0% during the year before diagnosis.
Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused more than 675 million confirmed cases and nearly 7 deaths worldwide [1]. While testing for COVID-19 was initially centered in health care facilities, with required reporting to departments, it is increasingly being performed the home rapid antigen [2]. Most at-home tests are self-interpreted not reported a provider or department, which could lead delayed underreporting of [3]. As such, there strong possibility that may...