Destin Groff

ORCID: 0000-0003-4294-9639
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Research Areas
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
  • Behavioral and Psychological Studies
  • Innovations in Medical Education
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Diversity and Career in Medicine
  • Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Annonaceae
  • Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
  • Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology
  • Homelessness and Social Issues
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Cleft Lip and Palate Research
  • Health and Medical Research Impacts
  • Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods
  • Medical Education and Admissions
  • Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
  • Microscopic Colitis
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Treatment of Major Depression
  • Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Media Influence and Health
  • Cancer survivorship and care
  • Pain Management and Opioid Use

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
2021-2025

Pennsylvania State University
2024

Hershey (United States)
2023

Creative Commons
2023

Amherst College
2018

Abstract Background With the transition away from traditional numerical grades/scores, residency applicant factors such as service, research, leadership, and extra-curricular activities may become more critical in application process. Objective To assess importance of reported by program directors (PDs), stratified director demographics specialty. Method A questionnaire was electronically distributed to 4241 PDs 23 specialties during spring 2022 included questions on PD 22 factors, including...

10.1186/s12909-024-05267-8 article EN cc-by BMC Medical Education 2024-03-13

Introduction: Prescription stimulants are an effective FDA approved treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) however their safety has come under scrutiny. Multiple studies demonstrate safe use in pediatric populations, but prescriptions increasing to adults and it is not evident which comorbidities might place people at risk of adverse outcomes. The aim this study identify factors cardiovascular events individuals exposed across the lifespan. Methods: We conducted a case...

10.1177/10870547251313880 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Attention Disorders 2025-02-10

Introduction After undergoing breast reconstructive surgery, patients are typically prescribed opioids. Smoking tobacco increases rate of opioid metabolism and is associated with development use disorder (OUD). The aim this study was to determine whether who smoke have an increased risk OUD after surgery. Given that a known factor for injection drug intravenous acquiring blood-borne diseases including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) hepatitis, the secondary if these also at communicable...

10.1097/sap.0000000000003793 article EN Annals of Plastic Surgery 2024-04-01

The social risk factors for physical and relational peer victimization were examined within a mixed-gender sample of children with without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Participants 124 (ages 8-12 years; 48% boys), 47% exhibiting sub-clinical or clinical elevations in ADHD symptoms. oppositional defiant (ODD) symptom counts assessed based on parent- teacher-reports; parents rated children's problems teachers use aggression experiences victimization. A multiple mediator...

10.1002/ab.21762 article EN Aggressive Behavior 2018-04-16

Objective To determine a baseline of anticipated change in nasolabial appearance following primary repair unilateral cleft lip/palate and evaluate the degree to which revision surgery improves appearance. Design Retrospective chart review. Setting Patients treated at Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic interdisciplinary clinic. Twenty-three patients with complete lip palate who underwent surgical 19 additional subsequent were included. Interventions non-revision group Tennison-Randall triangular...

10.1177/10556656241256706 article EN cc-by-nc The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 2024-05-30

We sought to identify barriers COVID-19 vaccine uptake among persons who are socially vulnerable in light of the natural cycle innovation diffusion. Widespread adoption a health requires cadre opinion leaders build on successes experienced by early adopters. One type leader healthcare mavens: members community maintain up-to-date knowledge and share their others. surveyed 139 regarding vaccination intention, evaluated responses based psychological traits captured two scales: innovativeness...

10.1080/10810730.2022.2111619 article EN Journal of Health Communication 2022-06-03

Abstract Background: With the transition away from traditional numerical grades/scores, residency applicant factors such as service, research, leadership, and extra-curricular activities may become more critical in application process. Objective: To assess importance of reported by program directors (PDs), stratified director demographics specialty. Method: A questionnaire was electronically distributed to 4241 PDs 23 specialties during spring 2022 included questions on PD 22 factors,...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-3848415/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2024-01-12

Objective Individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) have reduced life expectancy and inferior outcomes when treated for depression, diabetes, fractures. Their elevated risk of testosterone deficiency may contribute to all these relationships, however few individuals prescribed opioids are evaluated assays. The purpose this study is determine whether patients after development a symptom that merit investigation, such as erectile dysfunction (ED).

10.1080/10550887.2024.2327751 article EN Journal of Addictive Diseases 2024-04-15

BACKGROUND: After undergoing breast reconstructive surgery, patients are typically prescribed opioids as part of the multimodal analgesic regimen. Smoking tobacco increases rate opioid metabolism and is associated with development use disorder (OUD). The aim this study to determine whether a history smoking have an increased risk OUD following surgery. secondary assess diseases reconstruction. METHODS: A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using TriNetX, multi-institutional database...

10.1097/01.gox.0000992644.69800.80 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2023-10-01
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