- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- dental development and anomalies
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Hemispheric Asymmetry in Neuroscience
- Topic Modeling
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
2021-2024
Yale University
2023-2024
Montefiore Medical Center
2019-2023
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
2023
Charing Cross Hospital
2023
Johnson & Johnson (United States)
2023
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
2023
Health First
2023
Yale New Haven Hospital
2023
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
2022
Pioneering advances in genome engineering, and specifically writing, have revolutionized the field of synthetic biology, propelling us toward creation genomes. The Sc2.0 project aims to build first fully eukaryotic organism by assembling Saccharomyces cerevisiae. With completion chromosome VIII (synVIII) described here, this goal is within reach. In addition writing yeast genome, we sought manipulate an essential functional element: point centromere. By relocating native centromere sequence...
Background: In recent years, invasive fungal infections (IFI) have complicated the clinical course of patients with combat-related injuries. Commonalities in injury patterns and characteristics among IFI led to development a Joint Trauma System (JTS) practice guideline (CPG) for management. We performed case-control study confirm further delineate risk factors associated combat casualties objective generating data refine CPG promote timelier initiation treatment. Methods: Data were collected...
Background: Papaverine remains popular for treating intraoperative vasospasm, but the recent shortage has forced surgeons to trial antispasmodic agents unproven in microsurgery commonly used other body areas. During this shortage, authors have topical lidocaine and nicardipine break vasospasm. This study aims analyze outcomes of these medications on flap complications compared with papaverine. Methods: All consecutive free flaps performed breast reconstruction at a single institution were...
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) has been associated with improving gender dysphoria in transgender patients. This study aimed to quantify the impact of on patient facial satisfaction, using FACE-Q and a quality-of-life (QoL) survey.
An outbreak of invasive fungal infections (IFI) began in 2009 among United States servicemen who sustained blast injuries Afghanistan. In response, the military trauma community sought a uniform approach to early diagnosis and treatment. Toward this goal, local clinical practice guideline (CPG) was implemented at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) 2011 screen for IFI high-risk patients using tissue histopathology cultures.We compared cases identified after initiation CPG (February...
Invasive fungal wound infections (IFIs) are a recognized threat for personnel who sustain combat-related blast trauma in Afghanistan. Blast trauma, particularly when dismounted, has wounds contaminated with organic debris and potential mold infection. Trauma-associated IFI is characterized by recurrent necrosis on serial debridement histologic evidence of invasive molds and/or culture growth. Wounds growth but lacking corresponding present clinical dilemma whether to initiate antifungal...
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Next System milestones were implemented plastic surgery programs in July of 2014. Forward progress through the is an indicator trainee-appropriate development, whereas regression or stalling may indicate need concentrated, targeted training.Online software at www.surveymonkey.com was used to create a survey about program's approaches and distributed program directors administrators 96 Education-approved programs.The authors had 63.5...
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is characterized by a series of relatively diverse procedures aimed at aligning skeletal and soft tissue facial appearance with one's experienced feminine gender. Although there are several well-described outcomes from surgical techniques, no standardized methodology to provide reliable analyses postoperative FFS outcomes. This paper describes the first reproducible technique accurately consistently measure post-FFS changes guide planning optimize patient
Background: Favorable behavioral interactions are critical for academic and interpersonal success. An association between metopic synostosis impairments has not been fully elucidated. Behavioral dysfunction in school-age children with surgically corrected was evaluated using targeted testing to detect the most common abnormalities this population. Methods: Parents of 6 18 years age completed Conners Rating Scales, 3rd edition (Short Form) (Conners-3; attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
Root fractures are uncommon following dental trauma but mostly diagnosed shortly after the injury, although occasionally at routine appointments. This paper presents management of different types root and healing response suggesting appropriate follow-up these injuries.A thorough clinical examination supplemented with radiographs, vitality tests, treatment planning subsequent fractured teeth can improve prognosis for also minimize need extractions. Immature have a better chance compared to...
To delineate career differences between genders of practicing plastic surgeons who have completed craniofacial fellowship given the known disparities in surgeons’ professional and personal lives an already lengthy residency training, there is concern that less women may commit to further training. Craniofacial programs were contacted identify graduates internet search was attempted where information not available. Surgeon profiles literature databases used obtain practice demographics...
To evaluate whether delaying treatment with a twin block appliance affects outcomes, in terms of skeletal and dental change psychological disadvantage.Multicentre, two-arm parallel randomised controlled trial.Three UK hospital orthodontic units.A total 75 participants were randomly allocated into an Immediate Treatment Group (ITG) (n= 41) 18-month delayed Later (LTG) (n=34).Dentofacial changes recorded from lateral cephalograms study models, impact was measured using child perception...
Since the first documented case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), greater New York City area quickly became epicenter global pandemic, with over 500,000 cases and 50,000 deaths. This unprecedented crisis affected all aspects health care, including plastic surgery residency training. The purpose this study was to understand specific impact COVID-19 pandemic on residencies.A survey training programs in conducted. during peak months infection (March April 2020) evaluated using resident...
Objective: Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are one of the most common orthopedic injuries, with managed in nonoperative ambulatory setting. The objectives this study to examine National Health Center Statistics (NHCS) data for DRF treated setting identify opioid and nonopioid analgesic prescribing patterns determine demographic risk factors prescription these medications. Design, setting, patients, measures: This is a retrospective analysis collected by NHCS from 2007 2016. Utilizing...
Previous work identified an association between genetics and neurodevelopmental delays in patients with nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. The authors investigated the role of genetic mutations on behavioral outcomes treated sagittal synostosis.
Aesthetic norms fluctuate over time and often result in generational differences preferred ideal nasal aesthetics. While some traditional concepts of the aesthetic have been suggested our literature, there has no study to date that identified contemporary preferences across different age groups.To understand general population's current perception profiles.Two-dimensional images female noses (n = 10) varying ethnicities were simulated alter either radix height or nasolabial angle (NLA)...